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I don't know if anyone else experienced this or not on Thanksgiving but this was my first time where I REALLY mourned not being able to eat like I used to. I got such a depressed feeling watching everyone heap up their plates with all the yummy food and enjoy. I have not felt like this until yesterday. I guess with the extended family get together (sisters, parents, etc.) my nerves are always on end and stuffing my face was my comfort. My eyes of course were bigger than my pouch because I put too much on my plate and even thou I didn't feel I overate, I ended up puking in the bathroom later on. Live and Learn I guess. I usually am good with my meals. Maybe I am just down because my son leaves tonight for Korea for a year with the Air Force, I don't know. Thanks for listening. Sharon

yep I know how you feel I went to a family reunion & I wanted to eat everything because that is what everyone was doing but I know I can not but I was 2 months out then have not felt like that in a while now .oh good luck to your son he will do fine in Korea my hubby got back 2 years ago from there he liked it there the only thing is being away from family just send alot of care packages they like that stuff will make him alot closer to home

Sharon, I felt the same way, I didnt throw up but I think I put to much on my plate, and I even had a little plate, but I didnt eat it all. I was miserable all afternoon. Dont know what it was. But there was so much good food, and I couldnt eat it. Only my family on here understands how that feels. I had bad stomach pain by the time I left my daughters. Kathleen

Thanks Girls-I knew this site would understand and make me feel better. Sharon

Sharon, I was in a bad mood all day Thanksgiving. I cooked all this amazing food and then barely ate 3/4 cup. It was a crummy day. I guess I mourned food too. It also helped me realize that I have issues that have never been dealt with that were hidden by my food consumption. Kim

I ate too much too, ugh... I went to my mother in laws, and she doesn't know I had WLS so I put a lot of food on my plate and when she went to the kitchen for something my husband took most of my food so it looked like I ate it... isn't that the saddest thing you ever heard. I just didn't want to explaine to my mother in law why I only eat a tiny bit. I did have a sliver of pumpkin pie... yummy! I also made a cheesecake with splenda and fat free cream cheese. It turned out really great, if you are interested go to the splenda.com site.

Thanks Darla and Kim!! I guess we are from the "finish your plate generation"!! See where it got us. I still feel guilty like I am starving the children of the world if I don't finish everything on my plate and Im 45 years old!! LOL Sharon

I absolutely hear you on that one! That is the only thing I miss since having surgery. I love/loved to eat! Food was always my friend and now I just cant eat anymore. Sometimes it is really frustrating, seeing everyone get to eat and me not being able to eat very much. Thanksgiving dinner I was only able to have one bite of everything before I reached my limit and felt stuffed! I did not even get to the pumpkin pie! Suzanne