Christmas is so hard and I so want to get depressed but I'm not going to fall into that. I'm 7 days post op and can only have purée food which I'm finding very gross. Just started that yesterday. I have made cookies and fudge and today cooking a big Christmas dinner. My wonderful husband is helping a lot. I just can't be selfish and not do it for my kids, which I haven't told about my surgery. They think I'm just not feeling well, which is true. I'm not myself yet. Wanted to share this in case anyone else is going through the same. It's hard because I wish I could enjoy dinner with them.

Merry Christmas!

It has got to be extremely hard only being on liquids for Christmas. It's hard enough on a regular day. I hope you can find joy in being with your family and knowing that whatever deprivation you feel today will be more than worth it.

For me, it helps to focus on what I can have rather than what I can't. I brought some of my favorite decaf tea bags and Mio drops with me today since I won't be at home all day. Do you have Protein and/or sugar-free hot chocolate? That is also a good alternative for me as a Christmas treat.

I wish you all the best and hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Just think of all the wonderful holidays of the last that you ate as much as you want. THIS one Christmas is the sacrifice. Next year you'll be able to have your fav treats in small quantities.

Edited December 25, 201510 yr by Sleeve_Sistah85

I'm two weeks post op and my dr has me on liquids for 3 weeks, so I envy your ability to have purées. ????