Hi Everybody

I just wanted to say hello and wish everybody a happy holidays.. I am 11 days postop and feeling alright.. Trying to get back to myself.. I am alittle bummed because I feel alone.. My mom tries to understand but she doesn't especially when I feel frusterated or upset with myself which I have a few times.. and my husband bless his heart he tries too but doesn't so I just feel alone. and I hate everything that I have ate.. Nothing tastes good.. I'm trying to stay motivated but it's hard.. sorry to vent but thanks for listening.. and again everybody have a wonderful holidays.. Although I'm having a hard time right now I would do the surgery again.. take care everybody. Julie

This is a hard time of year to just have had a surgery--it will get better and you will find what food works for you. I'm sorry your down--it gets better I swear it does!!

I appriciate your kind words.. I'm just a little down, I think I'm doing alright.. It's really hard to watch your family eat stuff.. My family has been so nice abou****ching what they do though. I hope you have a wonderful holidays and hope to talk to you soon,.. thanks again for the encouragement. julie

Sorry I am so late in replying to this, I have been forced offline (computer problems ughhh!) Oh my goodness, do I ever know how you feel. Christmas was a TRUE TEST of my willpower. There were so many good foods and everyone would laugh at my little ounce cup of Carnation instant breakfast. Oy! I thought the smells alone would kill me. However, I did make it, but I tell you, I wish I could just eat something, I don't care if it's the nastiest thing in the world, as long as I could CHEW. I am so tired of drinking my meals! Boy, can I ever complain huh? We need to talk more Julie, I think we have a lot in common right now!!! Hope you feel better...I'm trying to take it a day at a time. I keep getting reminded by people that it WILL get better. I have to believe it. Take care, ~Lynn

Hi Lynn I'm sorry it has taken me a couple of days to respond.. I also had some computer problems.. I'm doing well.. My x-mas dinner consisted of carnation instant breakfast too.. as well as some cottege cheese.. not together mind you.. I'm just taking it a day at a time too.. It's hard though cause I want to have everything I can't have.. for instant I would love to have a sandwich.. just a plain pbj sandwich, and I can't have it.. Next week I will be able to try tuna (canned) so I'm excited for that.. I'm doing about 40 pounds and feeling better already.. Lynn I would love to talk to you more my Phone # is 791-4573 please call me if you want and we can talk.. I hope everything is going well for you and please keep in touch.. Julie