Question:
hi i am 10 months out and i have lost about 120 pds but i have stop loseing and i am

eating about everything like candy ,chocholate ice cream all sweets i need help can anyone help me what can i do    — jazmin (posted on August 25, 2008)

August 25, 2008
Hi, I am not sure if my own experience will be helpful, and I am still pretty much a newbie at 6 months out, but I woud like to try.... I had an experience several weeks ago where *suddenly* I was hungry every minute and wanted to eat, eat, eat. This went on for a few days, and I was panicking, thinking why is this happening? I felt as if my hunger level had increased dramatically. I posted a question here and listed what I had been eating for several days. Some very smart people who replied pointed out that I had introduced some no-no foods in to my eating - frozen dinners with mashed potatoes and stuffing, which provided and overload of empty carbs Carbs = sugars) and excessive salt. Also, some crackers made from white flour. One person told me he had identified in himself that these types of carbs/sugars spiked his hunger and cravings..... So, anyway, I immediately stopped eating carbs and went back to proteins (meat/fish/cheese) and vegetables, and no exxageration - I immediately felt my hunger was back under control. For me, it was a dramatic difference. I no longer felt like stuffing my face every 15 minutes. ***I think some people are "sensitive" to carbs/sugars, and some aren't.*** For me, carb/sugar consumption starts a **vicious cycle of eating craving eating craving.** I need to stay far away from carbs just as an alcoholic stays away from alcohol. May be this is what is happening with you, I don't know, but just thought I'd mention it in case it helps... best wishes! Gina
   — Gina S.

August 25, 2008
Try buying some fat free pudding or making some sugar free jello to try curb your sweet tooth w/o putting in the fat and calories. I know how frustrating it can be. I am 5 years post op. Strawberries with fat free cool whip help me with my sweet tooth too. It is so hard to be good sometimes. Just consider it a bad time and get back on track. You can do it!!!!!!!!!!!
   — Carlyn M.

August 25, 2008
I am almost 4 months post-RNY. I am 25 pounds from my goal and have lost 82 pounds. I promised myself that if I became addicted to carbs AGAIN, I would go to Overeaters Anonymous because they understand.
   — RenaMansi

August 25, 2008
It is true that the more carbs you eat, the more you crave and it is soooo easy to get back in to a little sweet here and a little ice cream there and there you go.... WAY OFF TRACK and wondering what happened? When I need to get back on track, I do a 3 day liquid (protein shakes, sugar free, water) detox diet. It is hard at first and you will actually go through carb withdrawal. But, you will completely lose the desire for carbs. If you find you cannot do liquids only, go back to only protein and veggies... no carbs. Carbs keep you full for only 20 mins and make you crave more carbs. Protein keeps you full for up to 4 hours and makes you crave more protein. Exercise, stay busy, get the inappropriate foods out of the house, go to a support meeting, call a friend... do whatever you have to do. We didn't go through all we went through with these surgeries to go back "THERE" and you know exactly what I mean by that. Good luck, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

August 26, 2008
I am not going to "bash" you for your food choices, instead, I am going to suggest that you try seeing a counsellor. Most of the time, we gain weight because of our own issues with food and what it is that makes us eat. If we don't change or eliminate those things/feelings, we will end up right where we were before we even started the WLS journey. I urge you to seek professional help with this. Nothing anyone here can say will change your body make-up or the way you "interact" with food. All the best to you.
   — anitak

August 26, 2008
Hi...Well unfortunately, WLSuegeons don't operate on the brain too! That's totally up to you sweetie. But once you start these bad habits, it's not impossible to stop but it's quite hard if you don't know how to. I went thru a phase similar to you and did the 5 Day Pouch test to get rid of the carb and sugar cravings. I was hooked on peppermint patties and little kiss size chocolate myself...and the funny thing is I was never one for sweets or junk food. But I did like my breads and pasta, rice and taters! I rarely eat these thing anymore...and when I do, I make a concious effort to eat it last (so I am too full to fill up on that) and I only take a 1/4 cup and set a firm personal rule that I cannot go back for seconds. I can go back for veggies or meat...But I know my limit and I have a set visual of what my 8 ounce meals should look like...It I need extra, I ask myself if it's my head or my pouch and Often, I KNOW I don't need more...I just want it. So I stop...wait 30 or more minutes and drink a big glass of water and I am happy more times than not...Switch to SF stuff and ween yourself off sugar...then try making your snacks protien. Make SF pudding with a scoop of protein powder. Or cottage cheese with NSA peaches and a cherrry on top...(Makes it pretty and looks like a dessert) Try mixing sf cool whip into some low carb vanilla yogurt for an awesome protein topping for berries or other fruit. It like strawberry-NO-shortcake! LOL But it works! Ice cream comes in No sugar added...Try that as a treat once a week and no more...Make it something to look forward to and that way YOU control it...it does not control you! You've done great...and if you don't stop the destructive behavior, it will bite you...Try some new things and get rid of all the candy. Give it away or throw it away...Start now...Go on...Sign off the computer and go clean out the junk from your fridege and pantry and make a list of good snacks! Make sure to include on your list something crunchy, sf sweet, sf chocolate, creamy, spicy or salty if you like...And when it's time for a snack you have a choice for whatever it is you are craving. But at least they are planned and healthier choices! You can do it!
   — .Anita R.

August 26, 2008
Hi there! I want you to know that you are not alone! I am 2 1/2 yrs post op and I am having major issue with eating chocolate,especially candy,and ice cream(some make me sick). I need help and encouragement too. I had lost 160lbs and have now gained some back because of my binging on sweets. We need to support each other and maybe that will help us get back on track and learn to eat sweets in moderation or find some other yummy things to satisfy our cravings! I know we can do it but it's hard to get back on track! Finally someone that understands where I am coming from! Have a great day and hang in there!
   — debbiedoo67