Hey all -

I am almost a month out from my RNY surgery (had it 7/23). I am struggling emotionally right now, especially with the State Fair here. Anything that helped you mourn your favorite foods or food rituals?

Thanks in advance.

Megan

Hello Megan!

I am new here and this is my very first post! The "Minnesota" headline caught my attention. I don't know if I can help with your questions relating to food. I have not had my surgery yet. But I do know what it is like to struggle emotionally. It is so easy to get stuck at a certain place, regardless of "what" is is that has us struggling. But I encourage you to look back....then congratulate yourself on how far you have come! You made a positive choice for you. Try to not spend time with those who are negative or cloud your vision of what is ahead. Negativity dries up our energy and weakens our immune systems! Envision your success. Surround yourself with others that build you up rather than tear you down. If not in person, then find it online here or even in books. Post reminders so you can see positive messages around you. You took a huge positive step. I keep a gratitude journal and it really does help to see all the good things to help me get back in a good place emotionally.

I don't know if this helps. I envy where you are!

All the Best~

I’m in MN too, surgery was a week after yours. All the Instagram posts from friends trying out all the amazing fair foods is bumming me out for sure. I’ve been a bit of a hermit the last few weeks, which has meant less in person exposure to temptations, but I’m going back to work Monday and there are bound to be tons of treats around with the start of the school year! Hoping I can stick to my plan even with all that, which may be hard to do without telling people about my WLS which I don’t really want to do because I’m a private person. 

Last night though I had a major craving for buffalo wings, and we found a recipe for buffalo mashed cauliflower and it was really good! Trying to stay ahead of cravings and have alternatives has been helping a bit, but I do miss the fried cheese curds and beer tasting and other summer fair foods! How are you holding up?

I am in MN as well. There are certain fair foods I have tried. They were mostly protein. That way you don’t have to miss going to the fair and go with a group if you need a taste just take a bite of a friends food. My nurse is all about not depriving yourself. I eat healthy 98% of the time!!

Thanks!! I’m gonna go next year and share my faves- just have bites

On 8/23/2018 at 6:53 PM, lilypad said:

Hello Megan!

I am new here and this is my very first post! The "Minnesota" headline caught my attention. I don't know if I can help with your questions relating to food. I have not had my surgery yet. But I do know what it is like to struggle emotionally. It is so easy to get stuck at a certain place, regardless of "what" is is that has us struggling. But I encourage you to look back....then congratulate yourself on how far you have come! You made a positive choice for you. Try to not spend time with those who are negative or cloud your vision of what is ahead. Negativity dries up our energy and weakens our immune systems! Envision your success. Surround yourself with others that build you up rather than tear you down. If not in person, then find it online here or even in books. Post reminders so you can see positive messages around you. You took a huge positive step. I keep a gratitude journal and it really does help to see all the good things to help me get back in a good place emotionally.

I don't know if this helps. I envy where you are!

All the Best~

Thanks so much for sending your positive energy my way!! When and where is your surgery? I’m 5 weeks out now and started regular food on Monday. I’m being very cautious and trying to stay positive.

Megan