I've noticed since surgery that I basically just eat to survive. I don't focus a whole lot whether I will salivate on the food anymore. lol

I was a big binge eater and now I feel so free from the obsession with food. I feel like if I start eating because of enjoyment I will go back to the old behavior.

I guess I'm just giving myself permission to feel this way.

Anyone else?

TIA

You've just described my "dream." I am scheduled for the band on 11/5-I often think about how it would be to not live to eat. I can only hope I have the same success as you!

Good luck and congratulations!

I've found myself doing this more as time passes. Don't get me wrong. I still enjoy my food, but not to the extreme that I did. Most times I can take it or leave it. When I do enjoy it, I REALLY enjoy it. The taste is so much more intense. I guess because I've slowed down, and actually chew instead of wolf it down.

I have only been banded a little bit over a week and I'm feeling that release already. I went to visit people at my work today and there were treats out, as usual, and I had no interest in them. Not that I'm allowed to eat anything right now anyway, but I didn't even feel bad that I couldn't. I have had a few cravings, but the feeling of being free of food is so much better than pizza or hamburgers! I hope that I am able to keep this feeling like you!

I eat to live and cook for a hobby... Thats it.

The only thing I crave is salt lol

I havent had the surgery yet. One of my biggest nightmares is that I will lose control one day, binge, and die of eating asphyxiation! I bearly qualify to get the surgery. I dont eat much throughout the day, but when I eat... I eat! So I'm scared about how my life will change after surgery.