Is it difficult after wls to cook meals for the family?

I thought that I would have a problem cooking for my family after WLS, but it hasn't been that bad.  The odors never bother me an when I'm cooking a soul food meal with desserts I know that I cant eat it.  I have started adding things different to their diet slowly.

I don't find it difficult, because I cook them a healthy meal and only have "my" portion of it.  Smells don't bother me, seeing them eat doesn't bother me.  I am comfortable and full with the amounts I am supposed to be eating, so it's really no different.

Best wishes to you on your journey!

I haven't had any issues - but I have changed the menus to match what I can eat - I'm almost 4 years out now and it's all about lean, low carb and sugar free in the house - since my mom was diabetic with me growing up, I have been sugar free since then, so the other changes were not a big deal.

Thankfully my daughter has some good habits, she will snack on fruits and veggies, we don't have soda around all the time and she likes to be active. 

Good luck to you!

It does not bother me at all. I have looked at the bad foods as poison since surgery and I can cook all day and not even want the things I cook unless I know I can have it.

I told my husband from the beginning that the first few weeks after my surgery he would be in charge of dinners.  At about 2 weeks out I felt ready to cook dinners again.  They eat what I eat.  I cooked pretty healthy before my surgery so it is no different now. Once in a while I make something I cannot eat but I will just find something else to eat. 

Day three of liquids pre surgery my husband showed up with a pizza.  That was reallly the only time I had a problem..  Once I was back on to solids after about week 3 or 4 I ate similar type items we ate before, just leaner or lower fat versions.  I cook every night now just like I did before, just don't eat the bread or the rice.  The family eats what I cook or they cook their own. (It doesn't happen often). Simple enough.  My husband has managed to lose about 15 pounds since my surgery and we both run together now.  I still eat good food, just not as much of it.