Re: Fear and craving

[Guest guest]

I have the same cravings. I am 3 months out, so I can now have some carbs.

I am on a 1000 calorie a day. That helps. AND YES you will be able to have a

small amount of the stuff you love in a about a year. At least that is what

my Dr. said.

Good Luck.

ab03091956@...

May 10,2004

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[Guest guest]

My surgeon is a bit more restrictive that most it seems. He

absolutely says no to soups of any kind, they pass too quickly from

the pouch and you want to eat more.

I don't know from experience as I will be 2 weeks next Tuesday, but my

husband was 3 weeks 8/2 and he was started on cottage cheese, low fat

or fat free meats that have been run through a food processor or cook

egg replacement like egg beaters. 6 meals a day 1 ounce cup at each

meal. I am so looking forward to something not sweet. All the

protein mixes are sweet and most are milk based and I was never a

sweet or milk lover. I did find fruit flavored protein drinks that

are making this more bearable.

I have spoken to many people who have had this and most said you will

begin to eat normally by 1 year at reduced calories which means you

can have small amounts of the food you like. Personally I am waiting

for a biscuit one tiny little bisquit.

I was type 2 diabetic for 6 years before this surgery had had to give

those up years ago, but with the biological changes with the surgery I

will be able to eat a few more carbs.

[Guest guest]

I ate soups all the time. But I was able to eat soft foods as soon as I was

released from the hospital. I eat chicken noodle soup allot. But I drain

most of the juice off and eat the noodles and chicken.

Pam

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[Guest guest]

I was a carboholic. Now, while I don't crave them so much any more,

I definitely still eat them in moderation. About your questions:

- Popcorn: I can eat a whole bag. Just get the healthy kind

- Yes, a little pizza. Atkins has a yummy low carb pizza for one.

- I love chinese food but steer clear of duck sauce and fried stuff

- Mac and cheese would make me very ill. I don't even like it now

- Nuts: I eat tons!

- Fast food burger, no bun: I tried it at 8 months and didn't get

sick, but realized I didn't want something so unhealthy

It's all about making healthier choices. About cravings...It's

amazing what the mind will do when the body can't tolerate certain

food. I am much less addicted to carbs now. The cravings will

diminish and you will be happily seeking out healthier alternatives.

Aside from physically feeling great, I am mentally so much better

and enjoy looking for healthy stuff.

Congratulations on your weight loss!!!

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[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your weight loss . If I have a craving for

something I used to love I try to have it in sugar free form. I worked too hard

and

went through too much for me to eat sugar and things that caused me to need

this surgery. Sorry but that is my personal opinion. I try to stay away from

the fried foods and desserts unless of course they are sugar free and right now

I hardly have them. I concentrate on my protein, then vegetables and then

fruit. Meaning I hardly ever get in much of the veggies and fruit...lol. I'm

sure that when I'm 12 to 18 months out from surgery I might be thinking

differently but for now I stay away from all the no no foods.

Laurette

4/23/04 open rny

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