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Woo-Hoo.. I went to lunch at Chili's today with my mother after we went shopping.. I ate just a little bit of refied Beans with some melted cheese and I was so full (like 4 bites).. It has been just over 4 weeks and I can have this at home (their's have more FAT and I knew that). But my BIG ahha moment was when I realized I was perfectly fine with eating it out. I did not want anything else nor did I feel unhappy not eating anything else. We had a terrific time and I passed my first test.

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Omg that happened with me too! and i had the same exact thing! but i couldnt have more than one bite =/

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Woo-Hoo.. I went to lunch at Chili's today with my mother after we went shopping.. I ate just a little bit of refied Beans with some melted cheese and I was so full (like 4 bites).. It has been just over 4 weeks and I can have this at home (their's have more FAT and I knew that). But my BIG ahha moment was when I realized I was perfectly fine with eating it out. I did not want anything else nor did I feel unhappy not eating anything else. We had a terrific time and I passed my first test.

I should have added that this was my choice because no one knows but my mother and husband that I had surgery and I'm going back to work soon where food is all over so I wanted to see how I would react,... I did great!!

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It does! I just hate the annoying looks like, "omg a fat girl who isn't eating? something doesn't add upp..." but yeah we'll get there! and it'll be fantastic! =D

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That's awesome. My mom and I split the fajitas at Chili's. Two sleevers always go home with leftovers, lol.

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fantastic news. I am in Chicago this weekend and I am just craving Mexican and there is a Chili's a block from my hotel. I was thinking about going there and having some chicken, cheese, Beans and a little salsa. Question.....did you order something or did you just eat a little off someones plate. I am alone here and do not want to have to order a huge amount of food but I am starving for Mexican and I know that this would take care of it. I am 5 weeks out so I am eating about the same as you are. Thanks for your timely post.

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I am 6 weeks out, me and my friend ordered some nachos and a fajita, i ate only one nacho and nibbled on some chicken off the plate, he ate half of the portion that was left and then took the rest of the portion home with him, I think you should maybe just have some starters or order a meal and take the rest to go and eat it over the next few days,

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Thanks....I am visiting Chicago until Monday and I think that an entire meal would last me for several days and I hate to waste food and throw it away. I may ask with my card if I could get half a burrito or something. All they can say is no and it never hurts to ask.....right. I do think that I will stay away from the chips for now.

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fantastic news. I am in Chicago this weekend and I am just craving Mexican and there is a Chili's a block from my hotel. I was thinking about going there and having some chicken, cheese, Beans and a little salsa. Question.....did you order something or did you just eat a little off someones plate. I am alone here and do not want to have to order a huge amount of food but I am starving for Mexican and I know that this would take care of it. I am 5 weeks out so I am eating about the same as you are. Thanks for your timely post.

Anderson, can you let us know how your visit in Chicago went when you get back? Aren't you going to see Dr, Garcia or Dr. Kelly? I think you said in another post that they were going to be at a seminar and you were going to go there in support of them... right? I'm assuming this is a WLS seminar?

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It is a WLS seminar being put on by Dr Garcia. The main reason that I came is that Chicago is so close to Iowa where I live. When I left Tijuana after the surgery I did not think that I would ever see him or any of his staff again. I am so happy with the surgery and the 30 pounds that I have lost so far I just wanted to come and see Dr Garcia to thank him for giving me "My New Life". I am not speaking at the seminar just wanted to see Dr Garcia again. I am hoping to get a picture of us together and I will also get to meet one of his coordinators also. I am excited and will let you know how the seminar goes. Tonight is Mexican and then off to a Broadway show.

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Have fun and enjoy yourself at Chicago. It's an awesome city. ;)

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i am almost 3 weeks out and i went to Bob Evans. I had the potato Soup and mushed up my potatoes with my fork before i ate it, it was wonderful!! Im not sure how many bites i had not very many but i would take a bite put my spoon down, chew chew chew then take another bite. i didnt feel bad after i finished eating so i mustve not overstuffed. im staying at the 4 oz rule. I am so ready for some different foods though. Only another week and a half! yay!!

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I did go to Chili's tonight and got take out and brought it back to my hotel as I knew that it was too much for a meal or even 3 for me. i got a chicken burrito, that had black Beans, salsa, cheese, onions and a little salsa on top. I had no problem as I added a little Water to my cup when I heated it so it made it more moist. I could only eat a small amount...maybe 3-4 oz and my tummy told me that I was full. I should have enough for at least 2 more meals if not more. It satisfied my fix for mexican.

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