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Hello Megan! I am new here and this is my very first post! The "Minnesota" headline caught my attention. I don't know if I can help with your questions relating to food. I have not had my surgery yet. But I do know what it is like to struggle emotionally. It is so easy to get stuck at a certain place, regardless of "what" is is that has us struggling. But I encourage you to look back....then congratulate yourself on how far you have come! You made a positive choice for you. Try to not spend time with those who are negative or cloud your vision of what is ahead. Negativity dries up our energy and weakens our immune systems! Envision your success. Surround yourself with others that build you up rather than tear you down. If not in person, then find it online here or even in books. Post reminders so you can see positive messages around you. You took a huge positive step. I keep a gratitude journal and it really does help to see all the good things to help me get back in a good place emotionally. I don't know if this helps. I envy where you are! All the Best~