Today (January 16th) is my birthday. ?

This year I opted out of the birthday dinner’s I’m usually taken to by friends and family. I am 40 days post op and while I am now in the “eat whatever I can phase” ofc I’m following the low carb / high protein / no sugar diet I’m advised to follow by my bariatric nutritionist.

So for my birthday this year, I didn’t want to go to a restaurant knowing I can’t eat too much food right now + I didn’t want to be tempted by restaurant foods.

But I did want to know if anyone else had surgery close to their birthday like me and if so, did you allow yourself a birthday treat? Like a cupcake ??

I haven’t had sugar (other than my protein shakes and yogurts) since late November so idk how it will affect my stomach either but I was thinking of just getting a little birthday cupcake ? for myself tomorrow.

I’d love to hear others input or experience.

Thanks! ☺️

3 hours ago, summerseeker said:

Happy Birthday @NeonRaven8919

May I say your surgeon is a pig to have you on such a regime. That's brutal. Kudos to you for not complaining or venting about it.

You have your head in just the right place. New nails and a Comedy club sounds amazing, enjoy. Next time your birthday comes around you will be super slinky and feel like a million dollars.

Thank you!

On 7/24/2024 at 11:38 AM, NeonRaven8919 said:

I'm also in the "what to do for the birthday Struggle Club!

My surgery is 7th of October and my birthday is tomorrow 25th July.

My dr put me on a 12 week milk diet (1.5litres of milk with semi-skimmed milk and 1 salty drink a day) to quickly lose weight before my surgery.

So I don't want to jeopardise that and have my usual slices of cake from my favourite bakery. It's also my friend's wedding on Saturday. I can't avoid the wedding are ask people to do something that isn't food related. But I can control my birthday and avoid temptation.

I made the decision to go out and get my nails done and go to a comedy club instead! I'm not much of a drinker so the club won't be a temptation and I can't eat while getting my nails done!

Next year, I'll be thinner and probably more in the mood to Celebrate anyway.

Happy Birthday. ???

I was in the same boat. I had surgery on January 22nd, 2025 and my birthday was this past Sunday (February 16th). My surgery was my birthday present to myself. My son offered to take me somewhere to eat, but I told him I couldn't and he was okay with that and so was I. There will be a time when I can have something, but for me it will be much later in my process.

Happy belated birthday.