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I went out to eat for the first time since surgery = SUCCESS!

imawhodat

By imawhodat, in Food and Nutrition

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imawhodat    3

imawhodat
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Today is my husband's birthday and we decided to go eat at a seafood restaurant in our town. I told the waitress that I recently had weight loss surgery and I can only eat a tiny bit. She suggested ordering off the kids menu and that she would ask the chef to boil 4 shrimp for me. I was stoked that she was so accomodating. Well the shrimp came and I found them to be a bit to chewy. BTW this was the first time to eat meat Protein so doing it in a restaurant was nerve wracking! Anyway, I decided I would try some of my husbands baked flounder. I was able to eat about an ounce and a few bites of baked potato (swiped off my daughters plate ;) ). I was so happy everything went down great. I definately feel like I got fuller faster. I can usually eat 2 oz of refried Beans without difficulty, so I was a bit surprised to only eat a tiny bit of fish. However, I have some yummy leftovers that is going to make a wonderful bedtime snack :)

Just wanted to share......this is a huge deal for me and I am so happy!

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wishes    125

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That's awesome! I am so glad you are feeling better.

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MegInNOLA    531

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Yay! I find steamed/baked fish goes down comfortably. Sometimes boiled shrimp works, but it works best cold with remoulade or cocktail sauce (aka "food lube"). I still can only eat 2 moderate-sized shrimp at a time. I'm so glad things went well for you!

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myrori    55

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You will find things go down different at different times. Like 2 days ago I could only eat maybe an ounce of steak, but tonight I put down 2 oz of talapia, an ear of corn and some green beans!

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JackieOMonroe    123

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It's really good to hear that you're doing so well. :)

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imawhodat    3

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Thank you all so very much!!! 2 weeks ago I would of never thought I'd be able to go to a restaurant! I was doing good to get in 4 oz of Protein Shake. Even though I did have a rough time at first I am so thankful for the sleeve! Especially now that I am down 35lbs in 5 weeks!! WOOHOO!

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imawhodat    3

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Thank you!! I had some crab legs today and was so happy. Each day does get better! How is your recovery going? I hope well :)

So happy for you girl you deserve it after everything you've been through!

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