Question:
Anyone in constant PMS sweet cravings mode?

I had my surgery more than five years ago and have kept all but 10lbs away. I have noticed though that in the last two years my body is on that constant sweets craving mode much like PMS except here's the clincher it disappears the week before my cycle is due. It is so noticable that my cycle is a little irregular but I know it's coming when those cravings go away. Inever experienced any PMS cravings prior to this so I had nothing to judge it on, but now- oh boy I just want it to stop. Tara    — ktmckg (posted on February 10, 2007)

February 10, 2007
no its not constant, but you know what I do get that way from time to time and its crazy when it happens cus I dont normally like seets and ever since my surgery it gets out of control!
   — aatoton1

February 10, 2007
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG . Mine started about 2 yrs out (I'm 12+ now) andn comes and goes. I keep it mostly under control with protein drinks, since that helps cut sugar cravings, as do stevia and relora. But still, it's an uphill battle, for sure. The link above is for long termers. We are so not alone in fighting the sugar monster
   — vitalady

February 10, 2007
Tara, 23 months post-op now and I too am dealing with such strong sugar cravings now. Most days I can fight it but it seems more often now I'm catching myself just giving in.....I'm really afraid that I'll lose control. Dana
   — cajungirl

February 11, 2007
I must say I am 2 years post op and crave sugar all the time I often well kinda give in and am still losing weight even though the doc tells me not to lose anymore . Kinda odd how I can eat these thhings and keep losing weight its really scarey even
   — LongBeachDiva

February 11, 2007
Hi Tara, glad you asked your question. I am almost 3 years out, and I definitely have a worse sweets craving problem than before surgery. I am not a chocolate fan, but I will eat it now. I think a few things Tara. #1 is something I say a lot on these question sites, Obesity is a head issue with a body consequence. The head issues don't stop. We are still obese in our heads, like it or not. When our bodies are smaller, we still think we have the "right" to any snack or thing we want, especially if we are keeping the weight off like you are, and I am as well. #2 I really believe it is a lot of head issue coupled with probably an "unknown" source. Perhaps it is a harmone hunger thing, perhaps it is something bigger than that. #3, the truth of the matter, is no matter how much I crave something, it is still up to me to put it in my mouth. I drink tea, or find another way to satisfy that craving. But I will be honest with you. Satisfaction never feels like it used to. No matter what I put in my stomach, it used to get to the fullness and satisfaction as the items absorbed into my body. That doesn't happen for me any more. So I have come to the conclusion that it is just a temptation and a craving, and I have a small piece of this or that (even if it is rich), knowing that it really doesn't satisfy, and I will have it again in the future. I also remind myself by saying to myself "you know Patty, you had this and that today, that is enough" or I set my limit in advance "Patty, today since you have this craving coming on, you can have two or three things during the day, pick the time and place, and make it a half portion or small. But that is it. When you indulge, you are done". I set the boundary, and then be sure I eat enough regular food to support my health and call it a day. Some days are worse than others, but I take it one day at a time, and you should too. Be sure you get water, and exercise and protein in, and even if you have small indulgences, you will balance with exercise and water and protein. We should be about moderation in all things, not deprevation in some things. Avoid what you can, control your portions and your indulgences and enjoy what God has given to you, a great gift! Take care, and best to you. Patricia P
   — Patricia P