So I just "celebrated" my birthday this week and getting old sucks...it's not as fun to have a birthday anymore but being just five weeks post op and I didn't even get a birthday cake...no candles....no drinks.....no nothing. I know it's for the better but I'm a little disappointed my family didn't come up with some creative way to make it special. Or even get a cake just so I could have a bite. Really no big deal just had to get it off my chest!

Aww, I'm sorry your family fell through on this one. Certainly they didn't mean to hurt you. They were likely just unsure of how to handle it while still being supportive of your efforts and limitations. Perhaps next year you could help them out with a few suggestions to select from? For my own birthday I plan to carve a watermelon into a cake round and decorate it with whipped cream and other fruits.

Happy belated birthday though! Here's is a special petit four just for you...

Sorry to hear about your un-birthday. To hold back because they want to respect your new lifestyle is one thing, but are you saying they totally ignored you? Someone could have said, "We know your birthday is coming up......what kind of celebration would you like to have?

The you would have had plenty of time to pick our brains for meal suggestions.

If you still want to get your birthday officially out of the way, make a microwave Protein cupcake in a mug and put some lite whip topping on it. All you have to do is take a scoop of Protein powder and mix it with one egg, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon or two of Water or milk - just enough to make it like cake batter. Pour that into a coffee mug and zap it until it's done. My microwave took two minutes, but others might not take as long.

Happy birthday. Don't get in the dumps over getting older. It's better than the alternative. Hugs from Mis Mac in Chicago.

Thank you both for the responses. You're totally right they were trying to respect me and not make it difficult for me. We still had a dinner and gifts just felt a little awkward without the typical celebration and happy birthday to you. But it's all good. Your comments made me realize I should have looked at it differently!

Thanks again!

Ps I'm going to have to try that protein mug cake!

Happy birthday to you!

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Happy birthday! !

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I just had my birthday and I am so grateful for the chance at a new life!

I had a power crunch triple chocolate Protein bar. my family was disappointed that there was no cake, but that's ok. they will have cake this next weekend when Liz graduates.

Wishing you a happy Birthday and a wonderful year to come!

I do know the feelings...

???? Happy Belated Birthday Cat????! I had my surgery on your birthday! I bet family

didn't want to hurt you by gobbling all your cake.

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I'll be 4 months post op when my bday comes around but we haven't celebrated in years with cake. My friends always takes me out for drinks. This year I'll still be going out just be having Protein shake or some flavored Water

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Maybe they love you and support your WLS decision so much that they did not want to tempt you with a cake, so your excess weight loss will be very successful.

Happy birthday sweetie. They were just looking out for you.

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If you still want to get your birthday officially out of the way, make a microwave Protein cupcake in a mug and put some lite whip topping on it. All you have to do is take a scoop of Protein powder and mix it with one egg, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon or two of Water or milk - just enough to make it like cake batter. Pour that into a coffee mug and zap it until it's done. My microwave took two minutes, but others might not take as long.

Awesome idea!

And happy belated birthday! I think your family just didn't want to derail you from your diet. Sometimes it's best to drop hints on what you'd like for your birthday.

Thanks all!!

So I just "celebrated" my birthday this week and getting old sucks...it's not as fun to have a birthday anymore but being just five weeks post op and I didn't even get a birthday cake...no candles....no drinks.....no nothing. I know it's for the better but I'm a little disappointed my family didn't come up with some creative way to make it special. Or even get a cake just so I could have a bite. Really no big deal just had to get it off my chest!

My birthday was nine days post op. They decorated my Premier Protein shake lol but I know what you mean. I'm three weeks today my daughters bday today. Still scared to try slightest bite of anything not on "menu" plus I heard dumping sucks

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