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Nsv: Eating At A Food Court Post Surgery

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gamergirl    4,609

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So we decided to walk in a mall tonight. We head to the food court to get dinner and I have to go to the bathroom. My husband is going to wait for me.

I come back in four minutes and he says, "I'm really sorry, but I ate without you" and shows me four toothpicks of free food they gave him as he strolled by the various stalls there. Yup, four pieces of chicken and the man is too full for dinner. I know people thought we were crazy when we both burst out laughing.

We went to get me some chicken from a thai place there and it took a while for them to understand we didn't want rice or noodles just chicken. Then we made them put half the chicken back because we would never have finished it. And then we didn't even want a drink! We were no fun, I tell you and dinner was $4.24. For both of us.

You can relate, can't you? hasn't life changed?

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Chellemetime    299

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Oh yes! I can totally relate. I can go to a restaurant and order my food. When I'm finished they always ask if everything was ok like they know it wasn't. Also, I drink my tea when they first bring it so it's been a while until my meal comes and they keep wanting I refill it. When I say I won't be drinking anymore they look at me like I'm nuts.

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thinnerdaysahead    48

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On Fridays, you can get a pretty complete dinner just trying (protein based) samples at costco - free dinner for four or five bites.

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gamergirl    4,609

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On Fridays, you can get a pretty complete dinner just trying (Protein based) samples at costco - free dinner for four or five bites.

We were talking about that the other day. I always thought it was only the weekends, didn't realize it was Friday. That's actually better. The place is a mad house on weekends typically!

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thinnerdaysahead    48

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Yea, I was with a friend (who is not sleeved) and a little nervous about lunch, but we both had enough samples to allow us to forego lunch. It was free and fun.

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susan6161    142

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I went to Applebees and ordered a 550 calorie meal. It ended up being 3 meals for me....loved it!

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AmyInOrlando    348

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Cheap date ?? A stroll through Costco.... LOL

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Bigbeaz    91

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Yeah I love the fact that I can pig out on a spoon full of mashed potatoes and a sliver of chicken lol. I didn't realize how much food I was eating until I compared my plates now to what my wife normally eats. And my plates used to always be twice what she could even handle. Its amazing stuff.

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VSG AJH    499

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I come back in four minutes and he says, "I'm really sorry, but I ate without you" and shows me four toothpicks of free food they gave him as he strolled by the various stalls there. Yup, four pieces of chicken and the man is too full for dinner. I know people thought we were crazy when we both burst out laughing.

This makes me laugh! What a funny moment. Your husband has a great sense of humor.

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gamergirl    4,609

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This makes me laugh! What a funny moment. Your husband has a great sense of humor.

we do tend to amuse each other :)

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totaloser    75

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My friend who was also sleeved and myself ordered a chicken breast and squash to share for dinner. I ate a few bites, she ate a few more than me as she was sleeved 9 months ago. There was still 3/4 of the meal left. The waiter looked at us like we were nuts when we asked for a to go box. Made us laugh but he was offended. He thought we didn't like the meal and were taking it home to the dogs. We did finally explain. We ended up answering many questions about our sleeves. He was very curious.

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gamergirl    4,609

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My friend who was also sleeved and myself ordered a chicken breast and squash to share for dinner. I ate a few bites, she ate a few more than me as she was sleeved 9 months ago. There was still 3/4 of the meal left. The waiter looked at us like we were nuts when we asked for a to go box. Made us laugh but he was offended. He thought we didn't like the meal and were taking it home to the dogs. We did finally explain. We ended up answering many questions about our sleeves. He was very curious.

My husband is much nicer than I am I guess, because he feels compelled to explain that the food was good but we just can't eat that much. I am happy to just say "Yes it was great!" and leave them guessing. :P So we go into this every time we go out for dinner.< /p>

I think it will be easier when we're skinnier. Because now when we say "We can't eat very much" I know they probably look at my fat butt and go....."Riiiiight. Whatever lies get you through the night lady...". Maybe when we're smaller, they'll believe us.

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Chellemetime    299

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You know Gamer, my hubby is heavy too. Probably not heavy enough to do the sleeve with me but it would be SO cool to have gone through this with him. I think it's awesome that you're getting to go through this with him.

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gamergirl    4,609

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You know Gamer, my hubby is heavy too. Probably not heavy enough to do the sleeve with me but it would be SO cool to have gone through this with him. I think it's awesome that you're getting to go through this with him.

we almost didn't. I've been wanting it for a while but he kept thinking we could do it on our own. He had all these comorbidities but he's at least as stubborn as I am.

Finally I told him that he didn't have to do it, but I was going to do it, and I wanted his support and I would need his help. I told him that I was tired of being fat, and I wanted to live whatever life I had left as a thin person.

And then he decided, so did he! what a coinky dink! :)

But yes it's been a marvelous journey together. I love that we each know what the other is going through. And seeing the changes in each other, encouraging each other, it's been great.

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Chellemetime    299

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we almost didn't. I've been wanting it for a while but he kept thinking we could do it on our own. He had all these comorbidities but he's at least as stubborn as I am. Finally I told him that he didn't have to do it, but I was going to do it, and I wanted his support and I would need his help. I told him that I was tired of being fat, and I wanted to live whatever life I had left as a thin person. And then he decided, so did he! what a coinky dink! :) But yes it's been a marvelous journey together. I love that we each know what the other is going through. And seeing the changes in each other, encouraging each other, it's been great.

So happy for you. What an awesome thing to go through together.

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