I'm newly banded, almost a week ago (8/16/05), and bored to tears on the "clear liquids only" diet! Thank God I am permitted to move to "full liquids" and enjoy some soup tomorrow. However, I've been wondering, those of you who are experienced with this now, do you find that you enjoy food the way that you used to? I find myself fantasizing about sausage pizza and donuts, and maybe its just because I haven't tasted anything delicious for over a week, but I wonder, will I ever really enjoy food again, or will I wish I could eat more? I have been thinking about the mechanisms of hunger and satiation, and have wondered what satiation really is - is it just feeling full, or does it also have to do with tasting certain foods? I am committed to doing the right thing with the lapband, but I am well aware of my own tendencies to revert back to unhealthy eating. My dream come true would be if the band helped me to really, really enjoy small portions of food and lose weight! I welcome your thoughts!

hmmm, I had to think about this one for a minute!

I still enjoy good tasting food - but the consumption is what is different.

Quality - not quantity.

I think I enjoy it more. It's just that I enjoy different things. I don't crave the junk anymore.

If there's a MODERATOR reading this, how can I get all this space between my posting & my avatar reduced. I've tried myself w/no success. If you can do it, I'd appreciate it.

Karen I sent you a PM.

AS far as food goes. I still enjoy it all. I have learned to avoid certain foods though. Like breads, crackers, some pastas. Just doesn't go down easily.

I eat sushi still. I can't do the seaweed but if you request it be wrapped in rice paper then that is just as good. The rice sometimes gives me problems but I just take it slow and eat smaller portions. I still love love food. That part was not made smaller by the band. I just make better choices now and eat healthier. I still enjoy my meals. They are not a chore.