Depressed :-(

[IweightNoMore 92]

At my first cook out since my surgery three weeks ago.. It's so hard wanting all the delicious foods cooked on the grill.. I guess I'm mourning the old way of eating :-/ I'm just sitting here watching everybody eat.. I know it will be easier soon but this is really really hard..

[Laceyloveland 21]

I haven't had surgery yet, but from what I read on this site it sounds like it gets easier by the week, and u will be able to eat small amts. Of a lot if the things u r missing. I'm on pre op diet (before pre op liquid phase). Good luck!

[Half~of~Bri 25]

Hang in there hun, I'm sure it will get better. Just try to remember to keep your eyes on the prize! Take it one minute (and sometimes second) at a time. I know I'm not sleeved yet but I'm doing a pre-op diet that eliminates all of my favorite foods..I've been doing it for 3 1/2 weeks and have 2 1/2 weeks left 'til surgery. Try not to get discouraged, just remember this is short term sacrifice for long term gain! Take some deep breaths, go for a walk, listen to some music or relax and write all your thoughts in a journal. Sending you hugs, thoughts and prayers. <3

[chitowngirl 884]

It does get better. What I do when I go to a cookout is take some shrimps on a skewer. It's Awsome source of Protein and goes down super easy. It's also something that you can play with.

[MinaT 669]

I was 4 weeks out and still on full liquid diet and I went to a cook out on 4th of July. My husband ate and ate and ate and then....piled three large Desserts on his plate and ate some more and drank a beer.

There's always next 4th of July. It gets better. I did 5 weeks full liquid, plus the two week - preop (Only shakes!) so I get you, it sucks but you have to let go and stay strong.

It's worth it in the end.