Question:
Elimination of Certain Post-Op Food Cravings

I'm scheduled for proximal open RNY on April 26. I've never been a big "sweets" eater, but have loved and craved potato chips since I was a toddler. There's truth-in-advertising with the campaign phrase "You can't eat just one."! For me, anyway. I know these are considered a post-op no-no for patients choosing the RNY, and I will have to give them up; however, I truly hope that my craving will simply go away. Experiences anyone?    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on March 10, 2000)

March 10, 2000
Denise: I think I had to have the worlds worst sweet tooth. I would buy fat free cookies like "Snack Wells" thinking wow this is cool no fat, then I would proceed to eat the whole box full, umm not even caring that was approximately 1800 calories or I would make fudge for the kids, however, they were lucky if they got any.. Sad huh? I will be perfectly honest with you and I was a diehard food addict. I have NOT craved any sweets I'm not sure if it was the surgery that caused this or the fear of dumping or combination of both..Which ever it is it sure works for me.. I only seem to crave protein foods and certain green veggies.. I was on a kick of all chicken recipes now it's fish.. ;-)
   — Victoria B.

March 10, 2000
Bad Luck or what? I still crave sweets, and I can still eat just about anything, only smaller amounts. I had a Lap RNY on 1-21-00, and one of my first problems was trying to stick to the liquid diet, nothing had flavor. Later my surgion told me I could have a Taste of anything, this has really helped me. Made me feel not so deprived. I will have my bite and let it just disolve on my tongue while I savor the flavor. Maybe its all in my head. Also, there are plenty of surgar free items out there that help to curve my cravings. I have never had problems with dumping symdrom, don't know if this is good or bad. Good Luck! Shelly
   — Shelly T.

March 10, 2000
Ava, my goodness! What a picture of perfection you are since having your RNY! Congratulations!
   — [Anonymous]