What Has Replaced Food In Your Life?

I must say that at almost 11 months out, I still love, think and obsess about food. It's embarrassing to admitt this but it's the truth. I really need a better hobby but will that really take my mind off of food. I still find myself going into the kitchen to get something to eat and not even be hungry and have to physically ask myself, "Are you hungry?" and if I'm not then I don't eat. I will admit that I have snacked a few times out of boredom only to realize after I finished eating that I ate because I was bored.

Am I the only one that still love food and will this love cause failure for me? I'm scared to death of failing this surgery, that's why I try to only eat 3 meals and one snack but I have some days where it seems like I'm never full.

Sorry to tell you but I don't those thoughts EVER go away!

I replaced crack in my life...LOL

No but seriously I do drink a whole lot more since surgery, even more since Casey died... I was a drinker prior to surgery but I can admit I have gotten far worse 

I think that many of us replace our "addictions".  While many were addicted to food, some replace that with alcohol, sex, or, in some cases, drugs (often of the over-the-counter variety).  

As for your love of food causing ur failure?  Neena, I think you have to do what I'm constantly telling myself: I control my food intake, it doesn't / WILL NOT control me.  Of course, I'm not by any stretch of the imagination perfect and I fail sometimes.  But the beautiful part about lapses is that you can start all over again if you choose to.  It doesn't help me that I love to cook as well, but, c'est la vie. lol

what over the counter drugs are you referring to? I have to say that is the first time I have heard about that. 

 

Ro,
I have friends I work with who have become so used to taking over the counter sleeping pills that they have started using the prescrips. 

I can find out the details if you want. 

I have an OTC drug problem....HONEST.....some dumb folks on BAF want to gossip on the BL saying I'm an alchy....but my house has lots of vodka, beer, and wine....and I never touch it unless I WANT TO touch it, but I will leave my house at midnight going to Kroger's or Walgreens for some Tylenol PM or Sleepinal (however, I had this addiction before WLS)

Neena,

I'm right there w/ you and it is a CONSTANT battle for me. However, i've lost SEVERAL BATTLES but i'm still fighting the WAR.

I don't know I wish I could just make myself not even like sweets and candy (sit right in front of the vending machine at work) But I can't shake it at all!!! I'm trying to make it happen. I've got pre-op pictures in front of me on my desk and everything but its a constant battle to not eat and snack but its a battle i loose OFTEN and i've won some too.......

I'M ABOUT TO GO TO BATTLE RIGHT NOW.......THE OLD LADY JUST PUT OUT SOME REESE CUPS!

Dang, I was hoping someone had a magic plan for me. lol This mental stuff is hard as heck. I haven't tried any other addictions yet and hope that I don't. I guess the internet is an addiction to me. That is a good statement D about me having control over the food because this pouch is the boss anyway.

No sweetie,   you are not the only one !!!      My surgery VSG is suppose to remove the hunger (part) cravings called  gelatin...........    of the stomach !!!    

My tummy may be tiny but my azz is still hungry !!!  

Nothing can replace food for me.  I love food especially junk food and there lies my problem