TRAVELRN 73 Posted December 3, 2021 Hi Sleeve done 11/29/21. Doing pretty well in my opinion. They don't really prepare you for the mind blown moment. At least that's what I call it. Today, this morning actually it dawned on me... my relationship with food would never be the same. This is a good thing for me. But when it hits you you don't expect that punch. I enjoy reading the comments here. Yall get it.Nannette Sent from my SM-F711U using BariatricPal mobile app 5 Tripletsmom1971, NoSugarJustWater, summerseeker and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sunnyway 345 Posted December 3, 2021 Your relationship with food can return to where it was pre-surgery. The restriction doesn't last forever so don't rely upon it. It's up to you to learn a new way of eating and cooking. 1 catwoman7 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoSugarJustWater 1 Posted December 10, 2021 Hi Sleeve done 11/29/21. Doing pretty well in my opinion. They don't really prepare you for the mind blown moment. At least that's what I call it. Today, this morning actually it dawned on me... my relationship with food would never be the same. This is a good thing for me. But when it hits you you don't expect that punch. I enjoy reading the comments here. Yall get it.Nannette Sent from my SM-F711U using BariatricPal mobile appHow did the relationship change? Like did you lose intrest in it?Sent from my V2025 using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Leslie F reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
learn2cook 588 Posted December 10, 2021 I agree with you. food is fuel and a chance for good health. That’s a new way of thinking for most of us. I’m finding weight loss (15 months in it now) seems more of a head game. I spoke up for myself at work because now I truly feel I have power and deserve to express my goals and want to work in a team. After that, the weight fell off my body like I’m going on a down elevator. I didn’t need food to express myself. I have personal autonomy. That’s how my relationship with food has changed. 1 TRAVELRN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterwoman 180 Posted December 10, 2021 I used food for comfort and to alleviate boredom. It was a sea change to think of it as fuel and nutrition. Five years out and it’s still day by day, but absolutely doable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRAVELRN 73 Posted December 21, 2021 I used food for comfort and to alleviate boredom. It was a sea change to think of it as fuel and nutrition. Five years out and it’s still day by day, but absolutely doable. This is exactly what I was referring to. It is a daily thing and I'm glad. Beat thing I've ever done. Nannette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRAVELRN 73 Posted December 21, 2021 How did the relationship change? Like did you lose intrest in it?Sent from my V2025 using BariatricPal mobile appBecause I'm more mindfully eating. Listening to my body and understanding my cues. It's a very introspective process and whe it can be hard understanding and dealing with the triggers. I'm a better person for it. Nannette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie F 21 Posted December 28, 2021 How did the relationship change? Like did you lose intrest in it?Sent from my V2025 using BariatricPal mobile appYes! Exactly! Sent from my SM-G977U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,695 Posted January 1, 2022 Just like any annoying ex, food will try to get back in your life at some point, so keep some boundaries in that relationship.😁 1 Tripletsmom1971 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites