Today was my companies March Birthday party....

I'm still in the soft/mushie phrase, and for what I've read cake is not on the list.

So I'm standing there feeling awkward, as everyone around me to talking about how good the cake is. Then my boss notices I'm not eating, and decides to annouce his findings to everyone, like I'm a art exhibit. I've managed to stay on my plan, but it was really hard to stand my ground when everyone is looking at you, expecting you to eat.

My excuse, while true, was that I didn't want to ruin my appetite because I hadn't eaten lunch yet. Lord, that cake looked good.

Any advice for future situations???

I guess I'm sort of out of the norm. I haven't gotten my band yet, but have already told a number of people about the procedure and how it will impact my eating. We have lots of food at work most of the time, and I'm just not going to be able to partake like I have in the past. That would definitely raise eyebrows, so I've been talking about the band, what it is, how it works, all that. I'm already getting great support.

But I'm not telling everyone, because I don't feel comfortable telling the world at this point. Not sure if some people will care or even notice actually. But I suppose if someone asks why I'm not eating something, I'd probably just tell them about the band. Maybe -- we'll just have to see.

Bec