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You know mentioning weight loss with anyone is a double edged sword... if someone says WOW you look awesome or mentions a body area you have lost in... the other side is... I didn't look good before. I think he's a smart man ;)

Also... sometimes the non-op in the relationships fear the changes... no longer their eating buddy, dining out/date nights change, doubts about whether when you lose weight you will want them or not. Agree with the above poster who said ask for what you want.

P.S. In-person support groups (or coffee gatherings post support group meetings) are great for finding a group of cheerleaders who are all going through similar experiences.

Softs/pureed: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2007/08/puree d-foods.html

Thank you for the recipes, do you need to put the Italian recipe in a blender also or is it soft enough?

It's pretty soft... you could food processor it if you think you need it but I smashed it up with a fork, chewed well and was fine.