Went to Mexican for lunch today and hubby suggested we share a meal. He's gained weight over the past year (especially since I give him the rest of many of my meals) and thought it couldn't hurt. I'm 4 1/2 mths sleeve revision (from lapband) and eat maybe 1/4 of any of my meals out, but don't want to share cuz then I wouldn't get a to go box. And I luv having my meal again and again (sometimes so much so that I get sick of it and toss it).

I reluctantly agreed. We chose something that looked good to both of us ( a grilled steak burrito with black Beans, rice). They brought us an extra plate. So, so glad we decided to share. It was HUGE. He cut off about 1/4 of it and put it on my plate. I ate maybe 1/3 of my 1/4 burrito. And it was the 1st time I've ever seen him bring home leftovers! In the 3 yrs I've known him, he ALWAYS eats whatever he's served, even if he's stuffed 1/2 way thru. If I eat 1 bite too much I will vomit.

So we talked about all the meals we could share and realized that we could also save money! So not only did we save money, hubby ate less - but we both brought home enuf leftovers for dinner!

I always feel jipped if I don't get my own. Not anymore. Score....

Great! Now put that money that you are saving into a special treat account for the both of you. Sounds like a great way to fund a fabulously romantic vacation.

We have just gotten to the point of sharing a meal also. It's just too much food and after the second day I usually lose interest in it. I really like the idea of putting the saved money away into an account for something else later.

It took some doing for me to convince my non-WLS hubby to share when we go out - once he did he was so glad he did!! He was also one of those eat until you feel sick people ("Gotta get my money's worth!"). We share anything and everything now. He still gets 90% of it, LOL!

My husband and I have done this a couple of times and it was very gratifying. I didn't think I would ever be satisfied with sharing a plate but I am.

I wish we could, but we have such different taste in foods that it's just not possible. I am able to share when I eat out with my mom and dad, or with my daughter. She is glad she has moved to the adult menu, and she is happy to share whatever with me, as long as I don't make her eat seafood, brussel sprouts, or green Beans. LOL If they are ordering something that's not a good choice for me, or something I don't want I will order ala carte, if it's a nice place, like steak houses, etc, I will do the add an order or shrimp, or lobster and that's my meal. I'm never affraid to ask about what is available but not listed on the menu, you will be amazed at how many things are not listed, but are in the system to order.