I was banded Nov 5 and am starting to think about the food too. I'm telling myself that just because the thoughts come into my mind I don't have to entertain them or dwell on them. I force them out and think of something esle. That food that we love so much and had no control over is what got us into this situation to begin with. I hope that I've learned my lesson about self-control by going through all this. Good luck...change the station in your mind whenever you think of food....You didn't go through all this to let food keep control over your thoughts and emotions.
Good Luck.