Does anyone else do this???????

[Oregon Rose 2]

We often eat at the home of friends. Since my VSG I have been taking much smaller portions and spreading them around the plate so it looks like the plate has food on it. I eat slowly and stop when I am full. No one seems to notice how much food I am eating or not eating. Isn't that amazing?

[Malaika 50]

Cracker Barrel - OH How I miss that place - the closest one to me in Las Vegas is a few hours away ... I not only like their food, I love the country store!

Great idea about the Buffet Carolyn -- there are so many buffets in Las Vegas, but since we both had surgery, we just don't even consider eating at a Buffet; however, if we're with a group, maybe they'd consider a reduced price for us.

[I Can and I Will 29]

Our issue is called mindless eating:tongue_smilie: I struggle almost every day...I'm trying to be PRESENT before, during and after I eat. I'm finding that I can only eat 4-5 bites and depending on what it is..5 is one bite to many. :drool: I'm still trying to get on some type of rhythm of drinking and eating seperately because I'm not getting my Water in or when I do, I'm not eating...

I've noticed over the past month I have stopped taking my B12, Calcium and Vitamin...need to get back on the deal!

I'm struggling for sure....:thumbup:

[Chancie 65]

I did it again today!!!!:cursing:

I went to lunch and one of the guys from work was talking about chinese food.. sooo I thought.. ok.... I'll get a "to go" from the buffett.... it all looked soooo good and I did make good choices....

But I couldn't eat anything today! I might have had 4 bites.... I'm far enough out that it shouln't have bothered me like that. I brought it home and will have for lunch and dinner tomorrow... I did manage to have the sweet and sour Soup about 6 pm.

I'm kinda worried in away, that I'm not eating "right".... I can't explain it... but I'm having a harder time lately "eating" my protein.....

[Malaika 50]

I can totally relate Chancie -- I'm not sure what is going on with me -- it seems the bad things go down easy and the good things seem to make me gag. I did terrible today - probably one of the worst days I have had -- I started out good - actually ate some Breakfast - an egg casserole that Ruthi gave me the recipe for - it's YUMMY. BUT then ... someone brought me a piece of red velvet cake (a small sliver) and I ate it. Then someone else brought in some of those pizelles (?) (italian Cookies that taste like licorice) and I ate 2 of them. What the heck is up with that. Then when I got home this evening I tried to eat a salad and was only able to get down about 3 bites. And I wonder why I'm not losing?? I'm not gaining, either, but I have 7 lbs to onederland and I seem to be self-sabotaging myself and I don't know why!

Bearded is having the same problem; so we've decided to do the 5-day pouch test Sat-Wed and see if that helps us get back on task. But then ... there's Thanksgiving... so I don't know how that's going to work ... it's frustrating!

[mountain_lover 3]

I clicked on this thread to read "Lib's" posting and when I read it I decided to read the whole thread. Very interesting, helpful and funny at times! I am on my Pre-op diet now, but before starting I had lost about 30 pounds since July. Then 3 days before my pre-op diet I really was out of control. I went out to eat with my daughter to have my Thanksgiving dinner that I am not going to be able to eat the holiday. I ordered an All you can eat just like her entire family. I was not able to keep going back for more and more like usual and I was sharing my onion rings and even shared my banana pudding, which normally I would have went back for seconds on a plate full of deserts. I am hoping that I never eat like I did before starting my journey and the three days before my Pre-op diet. I am going to try to find smaller portions and healthier food when I do go out to eat after surgery. I am glad that I read this. Thank you all for posting!!