I'm wondering how folks tackle having to eat so little in social situations.

At work, I sometimes do group lunches and dinners and I'm wondering how to deal with not eating/drinking much (didn't tell them about surgery).

I was just in Disneyland for 2 days and all I did was eat out. It wasn't awkward, but I have had experiences where I ask to order off the kids menu and both places asked me if there was a reason for it (which I thought was ridiculous. One said she had to ask her manager if it was okay. Seriously?!) But, I usually just order a'la carte or something small...or split it with someone. I don't really drink when I eat, but there are times I need to take a sip just to wash it down. So, I usually have water or ice tea with me there anyway.

The most awkward thing about eating out socially is when someone doesn't know that I've had the surgery and they notice how little I've eaten. I've been out with people I'm not close enough to to want to share that I've had weight loss surgery be very concerned with the fact that I didn't eat much. Others didn't know and kept giving me food and I had to kindly decline and explain that I couldn't eat anymore, which they didn't really understand.

I order a water just incase and don't drink it

The most awkward thing about eating out socially is when someone doesn't know that I've had the surgery and they notice how little I've eaten. I've been out with people I'm not close enough to to want to share that I've had weight loss surgery be very concerned with the fact that I didn't eat much. Others didn't know and kept giving me food and I had to kindly decline and explain that I couldn't eat anymore' date=' which they didn't really understand.[/quote']

The worst thing is I already know my mom will be my worst critic! I just had my sleeve in the 8th and she ordered pizza for my son and husband last night and has delivered to our house! It's not their fault I was fat and had the surgery......but common mom,,seriously?!?!?!

Nope never. I don't order food, just water. My family shares with me.

I order a water just incase and don't drink it

me too! At first it was a battle with the waiters but now I've got my whole family ordering JUST water.

I travel a lot for work. I haven't had any awkwardness with clients, but sometimes when I am eating by myself at a restaurant, I have had awkward conversations with the server.

Mainly it is due to the staff being worried that something was wrong with them meal. To counter that, when the meal comes, I sometimes ask for a box right away.

It's not awkward but I don't enjoy it as much. Hard to eat slowly when everyone else is eating fast. Then my tummy gets upset.

Sounds like a theme here and I follow along as well. I always order water, just to have something in front of me and lots of people do that ... so it doesn't feel weird. I also focus on the appetizer or soup/salad menu ... I go out most weekend's with friends and don't have any issues. There is always someone that orders smaller portions and other only drink water, so you won't stand out ...

I dont find it awkward, in fact I am proud of how I can eat better choices now, and it is a great way to teach my kids about better health choices...though sadly they dont always share my enthusiasm lol

Funny thing is I NEVER drank with meals. My parents didn't let us only after eating. So this has always been my normal. I always found it weird when people request drinks with food. Having the sleeve has brought a lot of adjustments but this has been then easiest.