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Hi I had my surgery in the end of December. My doc still has me on fluids and Protein shakes bc they want me to get my liquids in before I try food. I am getting much better at the liquids. But every night when I make dinner, I try a tiny a protion (teaspoon size) of what I made even though I'm not on solid foods. The first bite tastes great but the second bite hurts going down. I dont' want to do this yet I do. I need help. Any ideas ?

Thanks for answering and the advice. I think I've been doing this at night because it's stress. My family stresses me out ! At night the kids unload all of their days problems and then my husband has his turn. It's hard, I end up becoming the sponge that takes in all of their stress but then I am stressed ! Also my husband is a very picky eater and often is dissatisfied with the dinner I"ve prepared. That stresses me to no end bc once I've put in the effort I don't want to have to make a second meal! I'm going to have to speak to him about it, but it always gets heated so I avoid the issue bc I don't want the angst. These issues have been an ongoing for me with other weight loss efforts and so far I haven't found a good solution. So as soon as I get stressed, I run to the food and that's how I ended up here. I badly want to break the cycle but I need a solution that works. For now, I am going to get a food journal and keep it in the kitchen. Also, I'm going to limit my eating to the table, sitting down, with silver ware. I think that is a great strategy to start with. I want to change my sabotaging habits and I want to get healthier.

Rachel you are right. I was just reading through old posts. I do need some tough love. Thanks and great job on reaching your goal weight ! I"m gonna stick to the soft stuff until my doc progresses me. I don't want to undo my weight loss. It's been years since I lost 13 lbs. I need a mantra -- something to repeat in my head. Any ideas anyone ? Another thing -- sometimes I get this weird feeling in my stomach at night ? Can I be hungry ? My doc said I would not experience hunger after this surgery. During the day I'm fine but the dinner hour I feel a yearning to eat and I get that weird feeling in my stomach. Any ideas ?

I had my surgery on 12/24. Like you was very nervous before the surgery. It wasn't really as bad as I thought. I didn't have much pain after - probably all the anesthesia. As soon as I was brought to my room, I walked and I kept on walking for my one day stay in the hospital. That really helps with all of the gas that you feel after surgery. When I came home I got better every day. There was not much pain and I only took tylenol. I think you will feel much better once you have your surgery and you will be happy that you will feel a bit better every day. Hang in and stay strong. You got this.

Go see your doctor. You might be feeling anxious. It happens to me, especially now that I can't eat my anxiety away.