I think I'm in morning. This just goes to show how bad my addiction truly is. I'll always be a foodie. I'll always be obsessed with food, I just need to have a healthier obsession, like meal planning or something. Not eating is making things so tough. I don't remember this part when I had my lapband placed...

I am a foodie too... what i did during my "fantasizing about food" stage is that i used that time to think of ways to adapt that meal to a sleeve friendly version for when i can eat.

This helped me figure out that i can still enjoy food whilst adhering to the rules... hence no mourning...

But that stage does suck.. it will become easier once you are on soft foods... much more variety

I watched food Network CONSTANTLY. It didn't necessarily tempt me but I enjoyed seeing other people cook it!

6 days post up here and i find myself constantly checking out recipes. Dreaming about real food for sure! Over shakes

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I'm not having any problems with food. I went thru stage 1 enjoying the liquids. Then when purée came it was tasty. I've been able to keep things interesting and adapt my meals to the families. I'm moving on to soft foods and I have enjoyed fish dishes in lemon and white wine broth. Rather than thinking what we can't have Just keep things simple and master the new tummy and savor your new victory. I love cooking and it is what got me to where I am. So now I am thinking of putting a sign over my Kitchen that say's "Tasty Bites" and create just that! One tasty bite at a time.

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I agree 100% with AussieGirl81 and I went through the exact same thing. It was like an obsession. I too would turn it around and try to think of a way to adapt that food. I came up with tons of my own recipes that I changed from others. I have always loved to cook, but now it brings me so much more happiness cooking healthier things for my family.

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It passes! I swear haha....I am 3 weeks down and totally OK. I have sat through many parties and celebrations, and totally felt OK with it all - woo hoo

I too was addicted to the food network. I watched every season of chopped and diners, drive ins and dives I could find lol

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I was able to eat actual food 1 week after I was banded. Probably part of the reason it ended up failing in the long run. I do know how to eat for bariatric surgery. I did well for a year then depression hit, then pregnancy and well here I am! I had my band unfilled in March due to slip and gained MORE weight. I was 10 lbs higher than pre-band. My eating was OUT of control. I just want soft foods lol. That's all I want ???? I did have a little purees squash and was a happy camper. Today isn't as bad as yesterday.