I'm on stage 1 right now after my December 16th sleeve surgery. My mom was nice enough not to make a dinner I like this year for Christmas but let me tell you, I'm so sad about it. I know this is part of the process and only temporary but I want all the Christmas goodies I'm used to. I'm trying to remember why I did this in the first place and that has got me through most of the season. Later there's a Christmas party I'm going to where everyone will be drinking and eating and I know I'll be so sad. I wish food didn't have this kind of hold on me.

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It may seem very difficult not to be able to partake in all of the food festivities, but you can still enjoy the company of loved ones and friends.

This is the first holiday season after the passing of two immediate family members. There are worse things than not being able to enjoy the holiday goodies. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and were thankful for the things you have; I was, or at tried to.

Same. Hugs to you.

It may seem very difficult not to be able to partake in all of the food festivities, but you can still enjoy the company of loved ones and friends.This is the first holiday season after the passing of two immediate family members. There are worse things than not being able to enjoy the holiday goodies. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and were thankful for the things you have; I was, or at least tried to.

Same. Hugs to you.

Thank you LL.

Life puts what is most important to us in perspective.