Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I wish I had found you when I started my procedure. I had lap band surgery on January 21, 2009. I lost 44lbs., but I have gained 6lbs back this last month. I have only had 2 fills which consist of 2cc.

My doctor is Dr. Steven Clark at the St. Francis Weight Loss in Indianapolis, IN South Campus.

I don't work and I'm on disability. When I lost my job 2 years ago, I tried to get another job, but when you go to interviews with a cane nobody wants to hire you.

I really need someone to talk too. Like at first I lost 44 lbs. Than I got this sweet taste and all I wanted was something sweet, like pop tarts and chocolate candy. I need someone to talk too when I want food so I don't eat. It is mostly when I have nothing to do. If I can keep busy I'm fine. So if someone out there can help please do.

Thanks:blush: grandmawof3

Don't have them on hand. Seriously...no one NEEDS sweets (not even those grandkids. I bet they'd rather have a healthy grandmaw than candy). If you don't have them you don't eat them.

You probably need another fill, too. You might discuss this with your surgeon. 2 cc's doesn't mean good restriction for many people. Good luck!

I keep a large bag of Dove Dark Chocolate around. If I really "need" a sugar fix, I grab one square and suck on it. Just one, though! If you can't trust yourself to only eat one occasionally, this isn't a good idea :redface:

Would sugar free candy, Crystal Light, or sugar free popsicles help? Again, you'd still need to keep the quantity down and reserve them for occasional treats, but they might help with "sweet hunger" without doing much damage caloricly.

Other than that, I'd say stay away. Go on a short walk. Make a post on here about how much you're craving sweets. Read a few pages in a book.

You can do it!!

Try brushing your teeth when you want something sweet. NOTHING tastes good right after you brush lol. Also consider a hobby that takes both hands to do [knitting, crocheting, x-stitch, beading, etc.] hard to eat if your hands are busy. Some exercise instead is a great idea, if walking is too difficult try some 'chair' exercises, such as stretching or Yoga. There are great tapes out there or programs on PBS that'll help you learn what to do. Also repeat this mantra :-) 'NOTHING tastes better than thin'! Good luck to you.

Gitrdone