Does any one have any withdrawls from their surgeries

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What kind of withdrawals are you having?

Very vague. Could you provide more detail?

what like craving it real bad? sure. Just gotta move past it. I work in a convenience store and the delicious snacks we have i miss so much lol but i just ignore it and eat something good

Yea if you mean cravings, I absolutely have them. For me it’s usually when I am board or emotional. I try to have lots of healthy snacks on hand at all times because of this. Even if I am going out only for a short while I will still pack a couple healthy choices in my cooler. I find that I am less likely to give In to the craving if I get to have something at least.

I have had some cravings pop up but so far it’s been manageable. I’m in the final 36 hours of my post op liquid and counting down until I start purée on Wednesday. I’m hoping that brings a little more variety and distracts me some.

The surgery only removes part of your tummy not the part of your brain where cravings originate unfortunately. They’re always there. We just have to recognise them for what they are & what may be behind the craving like seeking something to sooth & comfort you, stress, anger, etc. Then work out how to manage them. You had your surgery a couple of years ago didn’t you? So maybe these craving are from some old issues you never really dealt with.

Find something to distract yourself or look for a healthier alternative. I don’t crave anything very often. Never a specific food but a flavour (i.e. salty, sweet, bitter, sour, umami). If I want salt I might have 4 or 5 salted macadamias or roll a wedge of cucumber in salt. If you want sweet try a little fruit.

I am withdrawling carbination alcohol

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2 hours ago, Lisa LoVuolo said:

I am withdrawling carbination alcohol

I don’t drink alcohol (family history of addiction is too high for me to consider it). That being said I would be careful because alcohol can become a transfer addiction in some after WLS, especially if they’re predisposed to addictive traits (ie. binge eating or disordered eating habits). If you do decide to imbibe, do so carefully.

I was never off limits as far as carbonation is concerned. My surgeon office said that it’s a personal choice and some find it very uncomfortable afterwards. However I do realize it’s different practice for different surgeons.

I have craved very specific things. Pizza Huts Pan Meatlovers Pizza(life long favorite) , Macaroni with Cheese and hot dogs. BBQ wings (was able to make that healthy and 12 were worth a few meals),etc., things like that. Of course I told myself no and probably always will because it's likely I'd make myself sick if I did get ahold of them. I don't know that I would have the willpower to only have 1 slice of pizza or 1 donut from Krispey Kreme even knowing i have a much smaller stomach now so I won't allow myself any not to mention the risk of dumping!

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