funeral & eating, need suggestions
I have a family funeral to attend and they will have food afterwards. I had my surgery on 4/9 and still on"baby" food. Any suggestions on how to handle the food. I could always go home, I don't live near them but I haven't seem my cousins/Aunts & Uncles like forever. This side of the family do not know I had surgery, I guess I am going have to explain/share my story with them. The only thing I thought of is to bring my yogurt, protein drink and have one of them before the meal. Any other ideas? Oh, yes this side of the family are the skinny people. Thanks for your help
- You could always tell them that the death of the person has you too upset to eat.
- Bring your protein shake and say that you're getting over a horrendous stomach flu. Thoughts of vomiting and diarrhea usually stop any further discussion.
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You could slip to your car and eat and then return to the dinner...but i think honesty is the best...
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I would take my own food with me and if they asked why I wasn't eating their food, say "I am recovering from surgery so I am on a special diet."
What difference does it make if they are skinny?
Kelly
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I think you have the right idea about bringing your yogurt and / or protein drink with you, and having that while others eat. I sit with my colleagues during lunch hour every day. I don't eat at that time of day, so I just have my cup of coffee and no one really says anything about it. If you don't make a big deal of it, very few people will even notice.
I am sorry for your loss, and wish you and your family the best.
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Yep - if you think you're going to need to eat, bring something with you. It's not about the food - it's about the people. We tend to build too many social functions, even necessary ones like funerals, around food. You can check out what they have. Maybe a deviled egg? That used to be my go-to item to bring to a picnic after surgery. I'd have two halves and I'd be stuffed!
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