food addict issues
Well I had my surgery in August and about a week after I came home I made dinner for the family. A normal dinner that we usually had once a week. I made their plates and everyone ate their normal portions. I was SHOCKED to see the amount of food left over; since I was unable to eat any of their food at this point. Before surgery there were no left overs. It was such a rude awakening to realize that it was me. I was the one eating all the food. It was then I realized that I was an addict and I was happy that I made the decision to do this. I can say from my experience that I don't need food the way I used to need it. It doesn't matter to me as much as before. I don't get hungry. I feel so good and I am so busy doing other things that food is more of an after thought. I eat to keep my self going. Instead of "Living to Eat", I am "Eating to Live" and only the appropriate portions. The surgery isn't a cure, it's a tool and you have to use it in the right way. Best Wishes.
Stacey B
Honestly, it doesn't help the food addict issues. Physically, I cannot eat what I used to, but that doesn't mean the thoughts are gone. I still want the cakes, the cookies, the fried foods, etc., but if I eat those things, I get sick. Believe me, I learned the hard way that I cannot eat those foods.
It look me a very long time to get over the mind set that I can have this surgery and eat whatever I want.
Julie
Your food addict issues don't go away. They will always be there but your pouch will help remind you that you can't have them or should not have them. Yeah you might be able to eat them, but you will have to find something healthy to replace them. Your pouch is a tool not a miracle worker. It's there to help us not eat as much as we use to but it will still let you eat what you are not suppose to eat. Some of use pay a price for eating it and some don't. You just have to set your mind to be a healthier you. Take care and Good Luck in your process! 
I am glad to see someone else has this concern. I have an eating disorder called "binge eating". I have had this problem for quite some time now. I seem to have it under control, I have recognized (through therapy) what triggers it so I find other ways to stay away from food unfortunately I still have some binges on occassion. But I am still concerned that at some point those feelings will come back full force. I realize it's hard work even without an eating disorder, obviously we all got heavy for a reason (food) so we all have to learn how to re-eat, the correct/healthy way. I have this overwhelming feeling tho that once I start losing I will love it so much that food won't even be in my mind except to keep me alive. I will say tho with therapy, this site and my much smaller clothes..... we won't have any problem keeping it off ! ! p.s. I am still in the waiting process, if you ever want to talk send me a message or email me [email protected] anytime ! Good Luck ! ~~Rona
I can't stuff it in like I did before, but I am already seeing that I am spending too much of my evenings eating, just like before. Carbs are still the biggest enemy, I don't avoid as many of them as I ought to. I am not capable of eating six cinnamon rolls anymore, but I am still afraid to have them in the house, and I gave the toaster away as well.
Losing as quickly as we do is a two-edged sword in that I haven't had as much time to get used to really being thinner (less fat, actually) and the mind isn't keeping up with the scales. So, I still think fat (pasta and dinner rolls really shouldn't be on my edible list) and tend to try larger quantities than I ought. I will stress that I am still losing, but that this is the time I should be teaching myself new ways of eating and living.
I live alone, which means that I can control what comes in. If you won't have that control, temptation will be a big concern. Work on the head stuff first, alone, with a therapist or with a group!
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