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Sexy30inthemaking    4

Sexy30inthemaking
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It's good to know that I'm not the only one struggling with this... I'm 10 days post -op and I have had 2 melt downs to the point where I have gotten food chewed it and spit it out just to have a different taste other than shakes and broth... So sad :-(

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AllofMe    49

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It's good to know that I'm not the only one struggling with this... I'm 10 days post -op and I have had 2 melt downs to the point where I have gotten food chewed it and spit it out just to have a different taste other than shakes and broth... So sad :-(

I know. Just last night I was at RedLobster and found out my taste buds don't like lobster. Bummer. ????

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athena3127    199

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Chin up! You can do this... Find veggies packed with flavor that you enjoy and make your own broth. It will help give you the flavor variation you seek. Also although it may seem strange freeze some broth to give you the crunch texture maybe would also help. If your post op it won't be long before you can add in more substantial liquids like cream based Soups, yogert, and other items to help get you through. You have come this far so stay in track and don't forget mind over matter and you CAN do this!

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44471    13

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I am 6 weeks post op and I am feeling great...

That being said it is sad what you are going trough...I read on this site someone mentioned it to be like a divorce...you have to grieve the process of indulging in everything anytime & in any amounts. Embrace the grieving process because that takes you to the next step which is no longer obsessing with foods and then gets you to...what does my body need to live well, be healthy and happy...

Never forget what brought you to the reason you chose surgery...it was dark like most of us...the sad part gets you to the next step and ultimately you get to the light!!!

the first few weeks suck! when I hit my 4th week and could eat normal...I tried but it was not as exciting as I was waiting for it to be, because now that I could eat whatever I wanted, I tried it and was no longer excited about it...go figure! you know the old adage you want what you don't have and once you have it meh...you don't wan it as much anymore.

That was the case for me...

the highs you got from foods are no longer the same, sad yes, but you have now divorced that lifestyle...things are looking up...the first few weeks are really really hard because that is ALL you focus on...then it starts changing

You will recover, you will no longer look at food the same way, you WILL be better for it...keep on keeping on sexy30inthemaking

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estrob85    23

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I am 6 weeks post op and I am feeling great...

That being said it is sad what you are going trough...I read on this site someone mentioned it to be like a divorce...you have to grieve the process of indulging in everything anytime & in any amounts. Embrace the grieving process because that takes you to the next step which is no longer obsessing with foods and then gets you to...what does my body need to live well, be healthy and happy...

Never forget what brought you to the reason you chose surgery...it was dark like most of us...the sad part gets you to the next step and ultimately you get to the light!!!

the first few weeks suck! when I hit my 4th week and could eat normal...I tried but it was not as exciting as I was waiting for it to be, because now that I could eat whatever I wanted, I tried it and was no longer excited about it...go figure! you know the old adage you want what you don't have and once you have it meh...you don't wan it as much anymore.

That was the case for me...

the highs you got from foods are no longer the same, sad yes, but you have now divorced that lifestyle...things are looking up...the first few weeks are really really hard because that is ALL you focus on...then it starts changing

You will recover, you will no longer look at food the same way, you WILL be better for it...keep on keeping on sexy30inthemaking

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estrob85    23

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I completely agree!! I'm 7 weeks out and I feel AMAZING! The first 4 weeks suck but just push through and you will be able to taste what you have been craving and it won't be what you thought it would be!! Lol I'm able to have whatever I want but with one taste im good and move on to my fruits and veggis and foods with nutrition and REAL flavor! Lol I'm down from s/w-380 to 340 !!

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