Sunday's have always been rest days for my family. Sometimes we all get together for a big meal sometimes we just rest and eat. And eat. And eat. Today is the first "normal Sunday" of my new life. I'm doing ok a little sad but ok. I do really want the Mac and cheese my kids are having. Or some kind of treat or something. I am still on full liquids for another 10 days till I can move to soft foods. I'm doing really well just a little down today.

Finish out this phase knowing that soon enough, you will be able to enjoy some of the other foods you love.

Just not as much!

I am 5 months out and can pretty much tolerate everything in small quantities, and you will discover that will be enough!

On full liquids I was allowed sugar free fudgsicles. I used this as my "treats".

Maybe this is the time to change that Sunday rest and eat, eat, eat tradition to something more healthy for everyone in your family. Maybe go for a walk, ride bikes, etc. I know I am going to have to change our Sunday junk food & football tradition next Fall since I should be sleeved by then.

I like the idea of changing the activities.

Sunday is a recharge day for me also. I like to go to Brunch, the movies, light shopping.

Once you are healed you can enjoy eating again although it will be less. There are all kinds of healthy low carb meals you can cook for your family. Egg casseroles, crustless quiche. You can make hot wings. There is a long list of things you can make.

Life after the sleeve is not all Protein shakes forever.

On full liquids I was allowed sugar free fudgsicles. I used this as my "treats".

Those are my treats too. They are awesome!!!!

Sugar free pudding is really delicious if your craving something sweet.

The longer you avoid trigger foods, the less you will crave them. I'm serious! After 19 months, I'm still off carbs and sweets, and really don't miss them. Even watching others eat yummy stuff doesn't bother me, because my news size is so much better. And as @@Justin Curtis said, sugar-free pudding is a treat, as is Jello. My daily dessert is a nice cup of low-calorie hot chocolate (with a shot of Miralax). The WLS veterans in the crowd will know what I mean.....

One of my favorite "treats" is tea. A lovely cup of tea is a nice treat any time, but especially when hanging out around the house.