Question

I started the 6 month diet history last month and am anxiously looking forward to getting the RNY.  But my question is this... I am a single mother of 2 small girls.  is there anyone else out there and how does having the surgery affect the food you fix them?  Do they end up eating more along the lines of what you eat or do you fix them their own meals different than yours? what do you do?

Since everyone has totally different experiences after surgery, I don't think it can be answered and  pertain to everyone. Personally, my food choices didn't change much, other than not eating junk foods, which aren't good for anyone anyway. I still enjoy an occasional bite or two of cakes, cookies, etc. and again you might not be able to eat any of those due to dumping. I can eat just about anything that I could before surgery, although sometimes I wish I couldn't tolerate some of them. Other than eating smaller portions you should find you can eat pretty much the same things the kids eat. It wouldn't hurt the whole family to learn to eat healthier after your surgery. All of you should learn to eat things with no or low fat, baked, broiled, stewed, steamed, meats and vegetables. Stay away from fried foods and definetly sugar. You might find that your surgery will be helping your entire family as you learn how to eat right. Hopefully all of you will adjust quickly.

Hugs!
Mary

Mary pretty much covered it, as it's different for everyone. I've had a few cases of dumping syndrome recently, and I have to say, IT SUCKS. First time was because I ate some wafers that I thought were sugar and fat free. They weren't. It hit me so hard all I could do was climb onto the couch and pass out for about 2 hours. Then I had a few nights of eating soup and I put some cheese in it each night and that made me have the ds, too.