I went on a whale watch today with my family. While we were sitting in the section where food is served I found myself watching people stuffing popcorn and pretzels and pizza and hot dogs in their mouths. I was disgusted! Maybe it's just a weird day for me but I can remember when my mom quit smoking - she couldn't STAND smokers. I hope my view continues to be this way so I won't be tempted!! 16 days til surgery - I sat sipping my protein water and thought about that! :0)

2 months post op and I feel that way. Not saying it will last...but its how I feel now!

Whatever gets you through the night, is alright, is alright!!!

people stuffing popcorn, pretzels pizza, hot dogs in their mouths. I was disgusted!

jillian

i know where you are coming from

i was at the mall today - seemed like everywhere i turned - someone was eating this fast food or that

carmel corn, chocolate everywhere, ice cream - many other things too

I'll see "big" people eating sooooooooo much

to me though - i truly feel sad

i remember a couple of years ago - "that" person was me

i can relate in seeing other large people can/will give you the motivation not to eat

good luck with your surgery

speedy recovery

kathy

I have noticed that I kinda get concerned when I see portion sizes. Like last night I went out for Japanese food with some friends and while I had two pieces of seared tuna and two pieces of teriyaki chicken, everyone else was bombarded with food. Rice, soup, noodles, etc. I didn't really say anything because well, they're all skinny and it's not my body, but I did see if and think wow, I totally would've been downing all that pre op for sure. Now though, I am more than happy with picking what I will enjoy the most and enjoy the hell out of it Plus, I find that it is less awkward if I keep my mouth shut. I have noticed that if I talk about portion size, the mood changes. I just want to enjoy my time and fit in with the group.

I have noticed that I kinda get concerned when I see portion sizes. Like last night I went out for Japanese food with some friends and while I had two pieces of seared tuna and two pieces of teriyaki chicken' date=' everyone else was bombarded with food. Rice, soup, noodles, etc. I didn't really say anything because well, they're all skinny and it's not my body, but I did see if and think wow, I totally would've been downing all that pre op for sure. Now though, I am more than happy with picking what I will enjoy the most and enjoy the hell out of it Plus, I find that it is less awkward if I keep my mouth shut. I have noticed that if I talk about portion size, the mood changes. I just want to enjoy my time and fit in with the group.[/quote']

I know!!! That's why I want to just observe and not speak! Lol. My mother was constantly LOUDLY complaining about smokers and it drove me craaaazzy!! Silence is golden! That's why I'm here writing!