Question:
Addicted to sweets and snacks
Am I crazy to think of having a wls since I am around candy and snacks all day. I am always craving sweets and am scared that I will fail this attempt at weight loss also. Will my cravings change after the surgery? — Chrissy W. (posted on March 25, 2002)
March 25, 2002
I had the DS surgery and have lost 150 pounds in 10 months. My craving for
sugar is the same now as it was. The difference? I can eat less of the
now. Some days the sugar cravings are strong.. real strong. like today I
had 3 cinnamon rolls. not all at one time and they were very small ones.
Most days are not as bad sugar wise and if I want a snack size candy bar or
a cookie I eat it. But thats the point it is one or two cookies or snack
size candy bars not the whole box or 4-5 regualr candy bars. I didnt have
surgery to punish myself I had it to be healthy and to eat normally. All
the thin ppl I know dont give up sweets.
— C. L.
March 25, 2002
I want to add another thing to my post. I get in a 103 grams of protein a
day and drink between 80-100 ounces of water a day and I still suffer from
the sugar cravings. The week before my period is the worst( which why i ate
the 3 small cinnamon rolls today). And when i do indulge in sugar (95%( of
the time it is after I have gotten all my protein in for the day.
— C. L.
March 25, 2002
Sorry to say my sweet tooth got worse after WLS, but I keep it under
control.
And you have to try that SPLENDA Ava was talking about! It is made from
sugar and taste just like sugar. It is GREAT!
My kids won't use regular sugar anymore.
— Betty H.
March 25, 2002
Sorry to say my sweet tooth got worse after WLS, but I keep it under
control.
And you have to try that SPLENDA Ava was talking about! It is made from
sugar and taste just like sugar. It is GREAT!
My kids won't use regular sugar anymore.
— Betty H.
March 25, 2002
I made the decision to completely give up refined sugars when I had my WLS.
I have no cravings and do not feel in the least bit deprived. In fact, when
birthday cake was passed around at a party last week, the thought of the
icing actually made me feel kind of queasy. Sugar has never done me any
favors, so I feel Im better off without.
— Donna L.
March 25, 2002
I have a killer sweet tooth, but it isn't as bad now. Usually one bite
satisfies my tounges need, but if I eat too much (like a whole serving of
icecream) I get sick- just a upset stomache and overall ickyness. That
helps keep me in line. I have found alternatives- like sugar free
puddingpops. For regular snacks, I try to stick to proteins- nuts, a couple
peanutbutter crackers; or healthy things like fruit or a crunchy pickle
(not really healthy, but only 5 calories and it's crunchy). So I guess the
anwer is that the cravings aren't as bad, and I am able to make better
choices because of my committment to using my 'tool' correctly. It is your
choice what you put in your mouth, you just have to make the right choices.
— Angela B.
March 25, 2002
I am 6 weeks post op and have found I have few cravings of either type. If
I do have a sweet craving I find that the smallest portion of sweets
satisfys me. For example if I want chocolate really bad I have one piece of
Russell Stovers sugar free chocolate. That completely satisfys me. If in
need crunchy snacks I have some Soy Crisps that are awesome and have
protein in them too! 4-8 chips are plenty to satisfy me. I must admit these
cravings do not come often and I have been amazed at that benefit of
surgery.
— Joelle B.
March 25, 2002
I am a 2 year post op and in my opinion, no, your cravings will not end.
However, I dont think it's a deal breaker. Just yesterday I had two candy
bars and two Pepperidge Farms Turnovers. The difference is that I would
have ate even more than that in any given day pre op and today I have some
control again. I understand sugar cravings, believe me. It may still be a
problem but it isn't as severe and it shouldnt be a deal breaker for you to
consider surgery. You may also be one of the lucky ones who dump when they
eat sugar and if so, that is a mighty deterrent right there. Unfortunately
I dont, so the Sugar problem still dogs me. If someone can save their sugar
for special occasions or can eat sugar free things and be satisfied then
great but for me the drive is far greater than that. It's awful but still
doable.
— Mary G.
March 26, 2002
I am only 3 weeks post op (RNY) and I have no desire for sugar. My wife is
almost 1 year post op (RNY) and stays completely sugar free. She does
occasionally eat some sugar free treats made with malitol, sorbitol, etc.
and does just fine with them. But even she is amazed by how she doesn't
crave sugar like she used too.
You will have to make some sacrifices, but that is up to you.
— Dell H.
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