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Birthday after a stomach reduction
A birthday celebration often has a lot of delicious food. But how do you handle birthdays if you’ve had a stomach reduction? Read our tips here.
Most birthdays are all about food. People have delicious homemade food or go out to a restaurant for a nice dinner. This is, of course, very enjoyable. But it can be challenging if you’ve had a stomach reduction.
You might even dread the birthday because of this, which is a shame. Hopefully, the following tips can help you enjoy this festive day without worry!
Tips if it’s your birthday
Make tiny, healthy snacks
You can easily have tasty and healthy food. A platter with a variety of small dishes is always a hit, like a tuna snack or zucchini roll. Prefer something sweet? Try our healthy kiwi cheesecake or banana cake.
Stick to your normal routine
Celebrating your birthday in the evening? Don’t skip meals during the day to compensate. Your stomach isn’t used to that anymore. Stick to your usual routine of six portions a day. By maintaining your rhythm, you also avoid being hungry in the evening and overeating.
Do something fun together
You don’t have to stay at home or go out to eat. You can also do something fun together, like a nice walk, a painting workshop, or karaoke. There are plenty of great options!
Tips if you’re going to a birthday party
Let the host know what you prefer
If you’re visiting someone else, it can help to let them know in advance what you can or can’t eat. This way, they can take it into account. Don’t feel guilty about this. Often, people appreciate knowing what makes you happy. It helps them know what to get when grocery shopping.
Eat as you’re used to
You don’t have to eat everything, even if it feels like you should because that is the socially accepted thing to do. Feel free to skip something if you’re not sure if your stomach will accept it. Take only the small portions you’re used to. This allows your body to process the food properly and prevents nausea.
Nice advice from customer: find a comfortable place
If you sit or stand close to a table with food, you’re more consciously trying to ignore the food. By sitting or standing somewhere else, you can better focus on the people around you. This makes it easier to resist the temptation of the food.
Lastly: celebrating is more important than eating
A birthday is about celebrating together. You’re enjoying the company of your favorite people and catching up. Try to focus on this positive aspect instead of the food. This makes the party truly enjoyable.
Have fun!
