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I was sleeved on Tuesday (9/10) and so far the worst thing for me is fixing meals for my family. I haven't lost any of my hunger or cravings since surgery which makes things worse (I am taking Prilosec). I'm getting my fluids and Protein in but want so badly to eat with my family. My 10 year old understands but my 4 year old doesn't and is always offering me her food because I'm not eating. **Sigh** I know that in a month or two I'll be able to seem more normal but dang why does it have to be so hard right now.

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(Hugs) I am right there with you sister. Sleeved 9/9 and I stopped watching tv because of all the food commercials. It was giving me anxiety! We just have to power through this difficult part and when we are skinny and healthy...you'll look back and laugh. It takes a STRONG person to go through this. You got this.

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That was really difficult for me too. I was a royal pain in the ass when I couldn't eat real food. I don't know how my family put up with me! It seems like forever while you are in the middle of it, but soon enough you will be able to eat again. :) stay strong!

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I was sleeved on Tuesday (9/10) and so far the worst thing for me is fixing meals for my family. I haven't lost any of my hunger or cravings since surgery which makes things worse (I am taking Prilosec). I'm getting my fluids and Protein in but want so badly to eat with my family. My 10 year old understands but my 4 year old doesn't and is always offering me her food because I'm not eating. **Sigh** I know that in a month or two I'll be able to seem more normal but dang why does it have to be so hard right now.

you'll actually be OK in just a matter of weeks, once you hit pureed and soft foods you can eat a lot of what might be in a normal meal - mashed potatoes, tender meats, Beans (ran through the bullet), so hang in there. I was lucky - my husband stepped up for those weeks and made dinner so I didn't have to be around it... but either way, I promise: It gets better!

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Been there done that! It gets better and you can move on and you will feel good about everything you are doing and empowered to do it. :)

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It has got to be hard, it is a process and every day is closer to "normalcy" Can you have Soups yet? Still a meal, not as much fun, but a meal nonetheless.

You can do this, stay strong, vent when you need to.

Congratulations on your surgery!! Best of luck to you.

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It gets sooo much better. Hang in there!

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For me if I make the meal I feel more at ease. If someone else makes it I feel the food and smell of food takes over me a d makes me want it. Versus when I take over and cook food has no control over me. Also I think we can smell the aroma of food when its prepared by someone else versus when wer standing right in it I dont smell it as much.

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Thanks everyone. I know that this is all worth it in the end it's just a struggle right now. I see the doctor on Monday for my 1 week appointment and I should be cleared to start pureed food then and I can't wait. I bought foods before surgery that my husband could easily fix but so far he's only stepped up to that plate once and even then I had to walk him through it all. How hard is it to make frozen pizzas and chicken nuggets?

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