I had surgery on 4/11 and got out the hospital on 4/13 I’m in a lot of pain and I’m having trouble getting my water down. I am having a hard time my life use to revolve around food and I walk around not knowing what to do because I always use to just eat

I am very empathetic. My whole life used to revolve around food and it made the first couple of weeks very difficult for me from a mental stand point. I had a couple of days where I just broke down and cried because I did not know how else to relieve what was on my mind. I don't cry easily either but the journey is just as much emotional as well as physical. Instead of water, have you throught about something like Mio flavor drops? They're sugar-free and taste resonably good. Staying hydrated cannot be emphasized enough.

4 hours ago, Aprilsleever88 said:

I had surgery on 4/11 and got out the hospital on 4/13 I’m in a lot of pain and I’m having trouble getting my Water down. I am having a hard time my life use to revolve around food and I walk around not knowing what to do because I always use to just eat

I know i will sound like a broken record but distract distract distract . anything to get out of your own head.

Movie, Books, games, puzzles it just does not matter what as long as you are thinking about something else.

A great chance to start a new hobby.

Work on the water. As long as you stay hydrated everything else will come with time.

Avoid T.V. to many food reminders constantly blasted at you.

you are at a very important time. The coping skills you develop now will help carry you thru the next months.

Right now at this early stage it is all about the mental game.

The first weeks with all the restrictions can seem endless but they will pass and you will progress to better options and you will get to enjoy food again. Not in the same way as before but in a new way that is just as enjoyable.

good luck and stay strong