Hello! I'm new here. I would like to thank you for sharing your stories and experiences - it has helped me ask the right questions, find a good doctor, and decide about what is right for me.

I am an emotional eater. I'd like to start using some techniques now to help after the surgery. What has worked for you?

I cannot stand sweet things right now' date=' and needed some texture on my tongue. I know I need to find myself a really good therapist quick! Thank you for the book recommendations. I will check them out.[/quote']

I made custard during my full liquids. 1 Tbsp cornstarch, 1 cup milk, 1 or 2 eggs. Cook on the stovetop whisking nonstop until it comes together and thickens. When I made it pre op, I would add sweetener, post op I added cinnamon and nutmeg. It was great to have something hot and not sweet.

I'm 11 weeks out and have been focused on this issue pretty intensely. For me, it's been all about:

1) therapy

2) journaling, writing, or listening to music to tap into the emotion I'm experiencing

3) being rigorous about not eating when I'm bored (I now only eat at the table)

4) finding new hobbies that are out of the house and do not involve food

Weeks 6-9 were my hardest with this. Last couple weeks I'm finding I'm turning to journaling/writing first before food, so that feels amazing. Suspect this will be a long battle, though!