Hello, all. I am new here. I am pre-op. I am excited but also really nervous. Mostly about controlling cravings. I have strong cravings for sweets/carbs every day. I am trying to change my diet pre-op so that I can create better habits but I am finding it really hard and I give in to the temptations. My biggest fear with the surgery is that afterward, my cravings will return and I won't be able to control them. I have like almost zero will power, too, which doesn't help. Can anyone tell me what cravings are like after the surgery? Do they go away? Do they come back with a vengeance?

My experience is i also like sweets and carbs. Since my surgery april 3rd i dont have cravings for that stuff at all. I could realy live on protein drink and water i only eat because i know i need the nutrition.
Hw 378
Sw 323
Cw 290
You'll just have to stick to there plan it works

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With all due respect, you're trying to solve a problem you don't yet have. I had cravings shortly after surgery but about two or three weeks later they went away. I bet yours will too. Good luck!

I had the same problem as you, and after 3 months post-op I still have them, but they are further and further apart from each other, and it is easier to resist.

Thanks for all the help and insight! Did any of you do anything pre-op to try and cut back on eating sweets and carbs to prep yourselves?

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1 minute ago, Kris loves sea turtles said:

Did any of you do anything pre-op to try and cut back on eating sweets and carbs to prep yourselves?

I did not, but would highly recommend doing so.

Can you tell me why? What struggles did you have by not doing so? Thank you!!

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