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jro5360    9

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Hi All! I am going through hopefully a phase right now... I am mourning food!!! I miss sushi! I miss steak! I miss jalapeño poppers! I miss being able to eat whatever I want!!! Ahhhh!!! Is anyone or has anyone else gone through this!! I am only 2 weeks post op!

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anonmom    95

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I'm 8 days out and I'm not even too bothered by all the sugars and carbs I can never have again, but I dream of the proteins! Sushi, steak, hard-boiled eggs, salmon, tilapia, pork chops... I could go on and on. And salads! I want a big, crunchy salad with mixed greens and cheese and olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Maybe some nuts or chicken on it, too.

It is killing me that I'm dreaming of healthy things that I just can't have because I'm still stuck in the liquids phase. :'(

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kmorri    1,689

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This is a tough time. Know that it does get better and there is no need to "mourn" food.....You'll be able to eat those things again down the road. Some sooner than others. All the meats and Proteins you'll be able to have before you know it, so just hang in there and stick to your plan. Once you're past the weight loss phase you'll be able to work special treats into your plan from time to time.....so there is not really a reason to mourn.

Try to stay busy it will help with the head hunger. Go for frequent walks.....also a good trick to curb a craving is to brush your teeth.......drink lots of water!

I wish you the best. Hang in there!

Take Care,

Kathy

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erp    2,016

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Great response from Kathy. Mourning food is a phase and a totally normal one. I remember obsessively watching the Food Network about at one week out feeling so sad about all the things I would never eat again. Total pity party for one. [emoji23]

As they say, this too shall pass.

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lysie1022    22

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Hey I feel the same way. I'm just 1 week post op. You're not alone. I get emotional when I see ppl eating a full plate of food. What's even more worst is I looooooove Pasta but can't have it yet...damn

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newmevsg_08    2

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It will definitely pass. I'm two months and one week post op. You never realize how many food commercials are on tv! And I also watched The food network drooling over what I couldn't have. I craved salad, fruit and veggies so bad couldn't wait to have them again. I can pretty much eat anything now, although steak and pork seem to not sit as well as fish and chicken. It gets easier every day.

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Lovemylifeagain    4

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I am right now! I feel like I am so deprived . I am 3 months post op and I have done okay except for the past week. I feel like going out and getting a burger from McDonald's. .....but I know if I do that it will not be good for me. I don't want to get to that point where it will reverse all the weight I have lost....

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kar12345    74

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3 weeks post op - and yup, missing food!!

How are you feeling? Everything going ok with your recovery?

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All going well with recovery. Pretty much everything I expected. I've heard purée phase can be one of the hardest - I'm told once we get to soft foods, meals may feel more satisfying. How about you?

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Crafty Li'l Devil    144

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I'm having a hard time with just liquids. I'm 2 weeks post op as well and all I want to do is chew something. I can have yogurt and pudding...Just not the same. I don't even want anything fatty I just want to chew. I miss salty as well. The broth is ok...but man this is hard. I get to have oatmeal on Wednesday. That might help.

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daisy63    36

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Totally normal I guess...begining of this week (week 2) I was oit of my mind with cravings! I troduced scrambled egg and oyster crackers...cravings stopped..for now. Oh..and I am with you in the salads!! Dying for a cucumber!

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