I am 10 days post-op. When I first started this whole WLS thing, my sister and nephew (who I live with) were both gonna diet along with me ... yadda, yadda; well, that fell through. When I started doing the pre-op diet I found it very difficult sitting with them at the table. She has changed nothing about the way she cooks (gravies, Pasta, bakes cakes, Cookies on her dresser, Breyer's in the freezer) and I am having a very hard time with this. I ended up moving to my room where I could eat in peace. I go to the kitchen 3 times a day to make my meals and that's it. Am I being a chicken? I start my pureed food Wednesday and it sure would be nice to eat with the family again. I know I am 100% committed to this (lost 45 lbs so far) but sure hate pushing my face in it. Hard enough as it is just smelling it. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

On labor day I went to a friend's house gir dinner. I was 6 week out. A lady I did not know, looked at my plate that had about 3 tablespoons of soft food. She rudely asked"is that all

you're eating?" I nodded and did not verbally respond. She stood for a few seconds as if waiting for further explanation, when I didn't provide one she moved on. There were a lot of people there. I could of put a lot more food on my plate, messed over it and thrown it out. But that would be selfish of me. My friend spent alot of time and money on her dinner. I have to admit the few times I've had to eat around friends has caused me some anxiety. I have told absolutely no one about my surgery! I was invited to a dinner this past Friday. The host sent a text canceling two days before. It was the best text I ever received. I wish I could just avoid social eating situations for the next few months. I know that's no possible.

Since starting on soft food after returning from the hospital (severe uti and dehydration), I have been eating with the family again. It's been nice and now my sister is joining the healthy kick! Next stop - cooking again! She and I joined a gym today and I am so excited to get started ... i'm riding a high! Can't wait to see my therapist tomorrow; he will be sooo pleased.