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LJDavenport    24

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I just had gastric sleeve surgery a week ago, so of course I'm on my three week liquid diet. But I have a question. Has any of y'all experienced strange food cravings? Because I feel like I'm pregnant again. (Which I'm not ) I'm just really craving a big meaty steak and dark chocolate and and a really good salad. I know sounds silly, but I'm just curious if it's just me or has anyone else had this experience after surgery?

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KristenLe    5,979

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Can't do Vitamins right now. Not until after my two week follow up with my surgeon. But once I get the ok, I hope taking Multivitamins will subside those cravings. And yes im doing the beef and chicken. But your absolutely right ! I am hungry. Lol !! But thank you for your post, it helps. :)

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It's so strange how different plans are - I start Vitamins immediately.

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LJDavenport    24

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Can't do Vitamins right now. Not until after my two week follow up with my surgeon. But once I get the ok, I hope taking multivitamins will subside those cravings. And yes im doing the beef and chicken. But your absolutely right ! I am hungry. Lol !! But thank you for your post, it helps. :)

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It's so strange how different plans are - I start Vitamins immediately.
Yeah, I was told not to by the nutrientionist and my Dr. Now I can B13 liquid, but that's it for right now.

Oh will go figure . :/

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Lizardlady    90

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Yup! I had cravings JUST like when I was pregnant as well. I wanted tacos soooooo bad! There were several cravings I had (seafood was another) but that was one that lasted for about a week. I still get cravings even now but it has lightened up now that I'm 1 month out. First few weeks were the hardest I think. Now I'm so focused on trying to figure out food that will give me more Protein without all the carbs that if I do have a craving, it's fleeting because it usually doesn't fit with what I NEED for that day.

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MrsSugarbabe    727

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@LJDavenport: I didn't have much of an appetite for a few months after surgery, but did have cravings - mostly for some salad and highly seasoned food of any variety. I made sure that my food choices fit the parameters of my plan and were high Protein, otherwise, I couldn't meet my daily Protein goal. 1/2 to 3/4 cup is still about all I can eat at a meal so I make sure I enjoy what I'm eating. It's still hard to get in a lot of veggies and a little bit of fruit each day. I still supplement my protein intake with a daily Protein shake or two.

@PRINCESS2218 - I've attached some information that my surgeon's office gave me when I began preparing for surgery. I hope it will help you with some ideas, and others who may not have received similar information from their surgeon's office.

Best to all who are learning this new way of life -- feeding our new tummies :)

GASTRIC SLEEVE INFORMATION - Generic.doc

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LJDavenport    24

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@LJDavenport: I didn't have much of an appetite for a few months after surgery, but did have cravings - mostly for some salad and highly seasoned food of any variety. I made sure that my food choices fit the parameters of my plan and were high Protein, otherwise, I couldn't meet my daily Protein goal. 1/2 to 3/4 cup is still about all I can eat at a meal so I make sure I enjoy what I'm eating. It's still hard to get in a lot of veggies and a little bit of fruit each day. I still supplement my protein intake with a daily protein shake or two.

@@PRINCESS2218 - I've attached some information that my surgeon's office gave me when I began preparing for surgery. I hope it will help you with some ideas, and others who may not have received similar information from their surgeon's office.

Best to all who are learning this new way of life -- feeding our new tummies :)

Thank you so much MrsSugarbabe.

By the way love the name. It's been a very difficult first week so far, I think more out frustration if any. But I do know in the end it will be worth it. Thank you for the information once again.

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blueeyez    14

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So glad to know that I am not the only one having cravings!! The first thing I thought about after getting home from surgery was steak and mashed potatoes and now 2 1/2 weeks out I am craving mexican food I guess I just thought my cravings for food would just magically disappear after the surgery Glad someone said after a month their cravings went away because sorry but beef broth and refried Beans is not exactly what my tummy is craving but will have to do for now ;P

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Bahinour Samy    9

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I'm on my 5th day post gastric sleeve & have cravings too. I guess are brains still long for our pre op lifestyles of being able to eat rich food at all times. The surgery was done to the stomach not the brain. Our brains are pretty much the same as always.

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I'm on my 5th day post gastric sleeve & have cravings too. I guess our brains still long for our pre op lifestyles of being able to eat rich food at all times. The surgery was done to the stomach not the brain. Our brains are pretty much the same as always.

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