I have noticed that since getting lapband surgery my entire relationship with food has changed. I still have cravings and still want foods that are bad for me sometimes, and yes- I'm sure I'll make poor choices from time to time.

But for the first time I can remember I don't save the best bite of food for last. It's a small change but I think it's indicative of a bigger shift in perspective.

Before, when my meal was in front of me, I would save the best bite of steak, or the cheesiest potato for last, fully expecting to eat the entire portion.

Now, when my meal is in front of me, I go strait for the good stuff (Protein first, of course).

I'm still learning, but it's encouraging to see these small changes in my behavior coming naturally.

Edited May 9, 201412 yr by futureformerfattie

What a fantastic reflection... I really like what you said about the "relationship" factor.

I feel the same way…my relationship with food has changed so much!

I enjoy it a lot (as always) but not as much as I used to.

One biggie I've learned is that the first bite tastes just the same as the 2nd, 5th and 10th. So if its something sweet or a treat…will one bite or two do it…or do I really need the 13th or 14th bite…NOT ANYMORE!

I finally feel free from that stupid diet mentality.

I am NOT deprived! I enjoy myself! And it's JUST food!

Edited May 10, 201412 yr by chasingadream

As a Lap Bander...my entire relationship with food has changed...it started out with my "tastes"...things that used to be my favorites suddenly had no appeal, and I found myself wanting to eat other new things entirely....

Then my appetite (hunger) started to wain entirely....until it got to the point that food in general has absolutely no interest to me....I can go out to a restaurant, stare at a menu and not see one thing I really would want to eat...I'll order something to be polite to those I'm with, but I'll be as the little kid that just plays with his food........same if I go to the grocery store...walked around and bought almost nothing....

I have to remind myself to eat, and if I'm busy that day, say being out all day running from place to place,...I'll forget to eat entirely for 24 hours....and when I realize it, I'll quickly have a Protein smoothie.....

I always feel sorry for my wife when we are out....and it is usually her that will finally remind me we need to stop for something....

Funny, before this surgery I could not stop eating...a human vacuum cleaner....anything you put in front of me...anything you're not going to finish, I will for you......I could, and did, eat entire large pizzas all by myself every friday night....and wash it down with a couple of cokes, or beer....

Now, I find it difficult to get through a single slice, and seeing there is no nutritional value to speak of, I decided it was not worth the effort....so I have not had pizza in over 3-1/2 years.....same goes for a lot of other foods I'll never eat again....not worth the effort especially since it's not good for me in the first place.