Question:
When do the cravings slow down or stop?

I am 4 weeks post-op and still on soft pureed foods for another 2 weeks. I have been very lucky so far because I have not vomited and have only had one short episode of what I believe to be dumping. My problem is that I am craving a lot of my old "bad foods". I was doing well until the last few days and I am going crazy!! I am so scared of dumping or vomiting that I don't dare eat sugar or much fat, but I don't want to think of this all the time. I saw have seen here that most lose their cravings at least the majority of the time and I would like to know when I can hope to lose mine. Thanks.    — Dot W. (posted on October 20, 1999)

October 20, 1999
A high quality protein supplement will help quell the cravings. You really DO need food, but not in tuch a way that it compromises the integrity of your pouch or connections. A tasty liquid protein will assure your body that you are well-nourished and it can slow down on the panic button pressings! And good ones are high in protein, nearly no fats, carbs or sugars, and they're gentle on the pouch.
   — vitalady

October 21, 1999
Boy, do I remember THAT stage! I just wanted anything, I mean ANYTHING that wasn't a 'full liquid'. I was so sick of soup and jello and sherbet and pudding, I thought I would lose my mind! After I was able to advance to regular foods, the cravings stopped for the most part. I do still get them, but nothing like when I was first post-op. Things will settle down considerably in about another month. Good luck! Jaye Carl, open proximal RNY 7-29-99, 64 pounds gone forever!
   — Jaye C.