Cravings

I am five years out (Today).  Suddenly have been having cravings for foods I have not missed before and have been eating like I used to.  I have begun to gain weight and want to put an end to this before it gets out of hand.  Have developed anemia (which is common for post ops), would this have anything to do with it?

Anyone else experienced this?  Suggestions?

Hey there.  I am less than a week away from being 5 yrs. out myself.  I too have developed a pretty bad case of anemia.  I am taking Fergon twice daily prescribed by my dr.  I also come in once a month to get B 12 shots for energy.  I think at this point in the game it is pretty normal to be craving old things.  It has been a while, and is really easy to slip back into old habits.  My best suggestions are to get back to basics.  Dont keep that kind of stuff in the house.  Make yourself sit down at the table to eat, and make sure you eat slowly.  Eating on the run is almost always bad.  Get back into an exercise routine, it will help shed some of the unwanted lbs. you've picked back up.   Always remember your water.  It is really easy to get away from that at this far out of surgery.  It might also be helpful to reconnect with a support group that meets monthly if you have gotten away from that as well.  Read a success story or two, or maybe even re read your own.  Remember how you got to where you were.  Remember all your successes along the  way, and never take them for granted.  Keep your chin up and re motivate yourself!  You can do it!
Best Wishes for Continued Success,
Gina