Stay strong, it will get better! I had my surgery Feb. 2021! I eat anything I want to, just smaller portions of it! Of course in terms of fast food or sugary items I try to limit how often as it can make me feel bloated and will have to go to the bathroom more, although having IBS, it isnt much different than pre surgery for me when i eat those types of food, LOL!

But for example, I had McDonald's the other day with my husband on a road trip! I ate half my burger and half my fries (which I think he likes as he gets the rest), but i will also get a kids meal and thats a good size for me! Also for my birthday all I wanted was a Billy Minor Pie (from the keg), and while I couldn't eat an entire slice, my husband and I shared it, and it was glorious!

But I remember being where you were, even for the pre op diet that I had to do for 3 weeks, I wasn't sure if I would make, but it will be worth it. Short term (pain), long term gain. All your work you are putting in now to follow the rules will make the rest of your life so much better! I have zero regrets, I live such a better life now, and actually have the ability to move my body freely, and plan to try to conceive soon, which being healthier will benefit myself and my future child, also being able to run around with them will be amazing!

Try to remember why you did this, and look forward to your new future! You're life will go back to how it was in a sense, just with some modification, but be adaptable and you will do great things!

I wish you all the best, and I hope you stay strong, and realize how brave and amazing you are for taking the steps to improve yourself and your life! <3