What Has Replaced Food In Your Life?

Yes food is still at the top of the charts. I'm in the middle of doing a lot of things and I still have food in the my head.  Even though I've have not gotten water down to a T yet.  If I can and do water like food I'll be doing good.

I obsess aabout food I'm either eating, just finished eating, or thinking about what I'm about to eat! however, I recognize that is mostly obsession and I don't over indulge 99% of the time. Now, i've begun to research new recipes so that I can get the protein I need, eat healthier, and not dump.
There are days when I feeel like I can't get full but other days I have to force the 5 meals down because I'm just not hungry.  I don't think I had an addiction to food perse I had low self esteem and I used  the food as a prescription for the self esteem issue. Now through therapy over the past few years the low self festeem is gone and i needed the WLS  to help undo the damage that I did to myself with my drug of choice food. You may not be full because you're only eating the 3 meals and one snack I eat three meals and 3 snacks (I got something in my mouth all day either food or water) but it really help control the cravings because my mind doesn't wander.

I don't think the love will cause you failure because you've recognized it and can now do something to prevent that love from being unhealthy. I would strongly suggest seeing a therapist or getting connected with a local support group. I do both.

I still have head hunger and  boredom eatting  so what I like to due is go for long walks out side when the need for food starts at me . It gets me out of the house and away from the food and it's good exersice (so it healthy) never thought I'd be saying that. I have truly been blessed . I had a Lap band done and when they place my band I got restiction from day one and loss my hunger. Very unreal. I still find it hard to believe . But I'm down 118 pounds and Have never had to have a fill in my band and all is good.  so I try to stay active and busy so boredom doesn't get to me. good luck with your hunger issue I know it can be hard but hopefully you'll find something good to replace it with.

Just different food!

I have thought about this for 5 years.....and I keep going back in my mind....and there is NOTHING.

I was a heavy drinker before WLS---I drink even LESS now.
I was a smoker before WLS--I smoke less now ~tryint to stop due to ulcer~
I was a pill popper before WLS---I still pop pills---gotta talk to my doc about this too....haven't increased any....just switch the pill type b/c I get immuned to them after so long ~I ain't trying to OD by taking 5 pills~
I was a shoe and purse shopper before WLS---still shop for those now.
Same with perfumes, oils, and body sprays.
Never was a big clothe shopper.
I am an avid reader.....I still read.
I love to research....still research.

I cannot think of one thing I have replaced and I keep wondering if this has to do with my only being obese for approximately 5 years versus my entire life.

Well, I'm addicted to straight sugar. I try and try to overcome it, and I do for a short time, then it starts all over again. I swear I don't know why I haven't gained any of my weight back, but I am greatful. I do shop for clothing more than before WLS. One, because I needed stuff that fits (went from a 22/24 to 4/6). Second, because small clothing is so much cheaper than bigger clothing. It's like a game to me now. I can go the the clearence rack and get all the XSs and 4/6s that no one else fits, for next to nothing.  Once I bought a 3 outfits (skirts, tops, pants, dress) all for under 40 bucks. Can't beat that.