Question:
For those responsible for preparing meals for their family . . . .
have you found it difficult post-op? I envision myself preparing all my family's favorites (spaghetti, chicken, the occasional steak, etc.) and us sitting down to dinner together with my protein drink or 3 or 4 bites of something plain and feeling awkward. They support me totally, but isn't it weird to be finished with your meal before everyone else at the table is less than halfway through? — Sarah R. (posted on November 8, 2002)
November 8, 2002
I eat what my hubby eats..We have changed our eating habite some-definitely
for the better..We eat at home more instead of eating out. I just eat the
protein and maybe a taste of veggies or whatever and he eats everything..It
really won't bother you because you fill up on protein. We finish eating
and he is stuffed and I feel fine!! If I really want something else I have
a bite. That satifies the urge..
— Sharon1964
November 8, 2002
We just eat like a normal family. As a new post-op things will be awkward
because you won't be able to eat very much. Now that I'm 4 months out,
it's not an issue. I just eat slow and talk a lot. That way we are kinda
eating at the same pace. If we go out to eat... usually by the time they
are done I'm ready for a box so it works out okay. I still cook and do
everything that I did before. I just eat less. I wouldn't worry too much.
=)
— Tanya B.
November 8, 2002
I am a single mother of a 6 yr old and I found it difficult to cook.
Before a pack of chicken and a can or two of veggies was no problem. Now
we have TONS of leftovers. My frige is actually full all the time. I only
have to cook every other day.
— Debbie W.
November 9, 2002
I had been home from the hosp about 3 days when I had a 3 hr crying fit
over a taco bell commercial and decided food would not beat me. I got up
the next morning and began preparing all the meals. I am winning. I know
what I can and more importantly what I should eat and that is what I do.
It actually becomes easier after your puke a few times. Anyway the mental
part of this surgery is way harder than the physical but keep remembering
the reasons you did it and look toward the payoff I am only 7 weeks out and
believe me it is already paying off.
Good Luck Your already a winner!!!!!
— Peggy A.
November 9, 2002
I know exactly how you feel. It is the same way when I eat in the break
room at work with the girls, and when I got out with family. I guess what
we have to do is accept the fact that they are going to accept us no matter
how weird it is to us and to them! They Love you, so dont sweat it! God
Bless you!
— Stephanie B.
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