When you are done are you done? And another thing....

[mominkansas 2]

When you finish your meal do you need it taken away? I can not stomach seeing the rest of my food on my plate, I have to have it boxed or taken away.

Another thing I noticed is that I am a lot more sensitive to smells food wise. Are you?

[newdicarlo 0]

When I am physically finished, the food needs to go away because if it doesn't I will eat more. it doesn't matter that I am full, mentally I will look at it and say I can't waste it or just one more bite won't hurt--and that last bite will cause me pain and pb'ing if I don't watch it. Even my husband gets grossed out because I'll have to run to the sink and put it down the disposal before I touch it again! it's purely mental.

[Bree99 1]

Yes, I've noticed that my sense of smell seems more acute since being banded.

[ElfiePoo 109]

When we eat out, I just take some of my husband's meal onto another plate and I only take my 1 cup. When we eat at home, I'm careful to dish out only what I can have so there are no 'leftovers' on my plate. I don't have a problem with not eating everything on my plate, but I do have a problem with 'picking' at what's left even if I'm full.

I've always had an exceptional sense of smell and I haven't noticed that it has been any more so.

[mominkansas 2]

Elfiepoo, I wish my husband would do that. He eats his and the rest of mine and he seems as if he has gotten a little rounder as I have slimmed down.

[ElfiePoo 109]

Elfiepoo, I wish my husband would do that. He eats his and the rest of mine and he seems as if he has gotten a little rounder as I have slimmed down.

Maybe you could ask for a take out box when you get your meal and just immediately put most of it in the box for another meal?

[illuminationlady 7]

At most restaurants you can ask for half of your meal to be boxed up before it's served. I do this automatically when I order the food.< /p>

[MichelleMiner 0]

I usually cover my plate with my napkin when I am finished; otherwise I will constantly pick at my food. I will have to try having half of my dish boxed while I order - great idea!