Before the surgery I was really worried about how it would affect me foodwise since I cook for a family of 4 so I would be near food all the time. I have the exact opposite problem then I thought I would... I hate food. I don't want to have to eat. I just have 2 EAS shakes per day 54 grams of Protein and the rest is Water or crystal lite. My doctor says it's normal and no biggie... I have restriction since I am only 1 week post op.

I am wondering if this will change... I love cooking it even if I don't eat it so right now its nice to cook and smell all the yummy things but not have interest in eating them.

Brandy I think this will change for you.

My husband (also banded) and I are big time cooks - before the band, and after. I had no desire for food till 10-12wks out, now we're turning into health nuts & take turns each wkend trying new menus for the family.

We thought it odd the other night when we were talking w/another banded couple - they HATE food / preparing; rather have protein shakes & they're almost a year out.

Hubby and I have a different approach - we ENJOY our meals so much more now. Great quality meats / fish / poultry / veggies / fruits - we incorporate it all, and our friends & family enjoy what we prepare. Some have commented they're now loosing weight from our dishes VS what we "use" to prepare....

It will come - if you love cooking like I do; finding great quality items & recipes becomes fun.

Good luck !!

Before the surgery I was really worried about how it would affect me foodwise since I cook for a family of 4 so I would be near food all the time. I have the exact opposite problem then I thought I would... I hate food. I don't want to have to eat. I just have 2 EAS shakes per day 54 grams of Protein and the rest is Water or crystal lite. My doctor says it's normal and no biggie... I have restriction since I am only 1 week post op.

I am wondering if this will change... I love cooking it even if I don't eat it so right now its nice to cook and smell all the yummy things but not have interest in eating them.

That feeling will fade away BIG TIME! But enjoy it while it lasts!!!

Well I truely love to cook and would do it as a career if I didn't already have one.... I will head the advice and enjoy it while it lasts.

Lulu I am always in search of new gourmet recipes that appeal to me or creating my own... it's my hobby :blushing:

Brandy, it will change.. I remember the first couple of weeks I had no desire to eat, so the beginning diets were a breeze. Then the swelling goes away and you're in 'bandster hell'.. the time period between surgery swelling going down & your first fill.

Hungry and wanting to eat everything in sight, and likely won't even feel like you have a band!

I am kind of back there with good restriction. Eating is a PITA, so I don't look forward to it like I once did. And I don't get excited over most foods, like I use to. It's just food now.

I think this will eventualy pass. You will want real food again. You are going through a huge change right now. Your body will require different foods later on. As far as food cravings go... I absolutely detest candy bars and fried foods. I think it's psycho-symatic (sp) for me though. i can't stand the thought of eating absolutely junk like that ever again! Also, I get very frustrated by large plates of food put in front of me at restaurants. (This is even true about the "kid" sized plates. I just can't imagine ever eating that much food again.

I don't know about post-banding food issues, as I am not yet banded, but...

I'm sick of eating. I cannot wait for my liquid diet. I have been eating non-stop for 25 years and I'm tired of it.

I hope that lasts!