Hi, I'm new and beginning this journey. I have been excited about the lapband for a long time and have always wanted to go forward with surgery. Recently I have read that the band may not be for people with a "sweet tooth" and I ask myself, "How many people carry the weight I do, and not like sweets?" Are there any sugar addicts out there that can comment on their cravings pre and post band? The one thing I have going for me is I am a big chicken, so if I think it will mess up my surgery I won't do it.

Looking for real life experiences....

Jaeric

Hi Jaeric!

I was never a big sweet tooth person myself. I think those that are will have to take care of that issue before they will be successful at weightloss banded or not. My issue was not knowing when to stop. I was one of those who had two full plates at Thanksgiving (or any other "special" day which seem to come weekly).

The band has been great for me, but it does take work.

Good luck to you!

Bruce

I have a sweet tooth and since the band I've been able to recognize what cravings are and how to deal with them. If I go to the kitchen and browse for something sweet I know I'm not busy enough. That's the head hunger.

For me it's been realitively easy to deal with.

Good luck on your journey and let us know how you're doing.

Piffle is what I say to that.

I'm a bit of a sweet tooth and a carb queen and I'm past my goal weight now.

OK, so I wasnt a chocoholic or a lolly eater. But give me Cookies, muffins, cake, mmmmmmm those are my problem food. And the band makes it quite difficult to eat those in any quantity, they're the hardest food for me to eat.

But it wasnt that that would ruin my dieting efforts anyway, it was hunger and too much food in general, becuase most people that are obese and have a sweet tooth also eat way too much in general.

The band takes work. I wanted to curb my sweet tooth. I knew I needed a diet lower in carbs (although I have NOT given up carbs, I eat bread and cereals on a daily basis, but its no longer 90% of my diet) so I just did it. Its up to you.

I still indulge my sweet tooth. Why not? There's everyday foods and sometimes foods as I explain to the kids and there's nothing wrong with having a treat now and then. But I no longer do it five times a day.

I find I have way less cravings. I'm so full from a decent meal that I dont get that niggly hmm what can I eat now feeling as often. And I truly believe running has evened out my appetite too.

I personally hate junk food. I rarely eat anything sweet, unless an occasion like a birthday and I have a small piece of cake. I dont like chips, or anything like that, its just not me. And yet.. im still FAT

I had a hugh sweet tooth but the band has taken care of that. Donna

i still have a sweet tooth. its just working thru the head hunger and knowing that yes i can eat the one ounce popcorn ball BUT it will also explain why i am not losing weight.