I was wanting to know how people go out to eat? I am going out tonight with a friend and I'd like to have a drink and dinner but I get FULL.

If you do get a drink, have it BEFORE you eat. I can usually drink fluids right up to the time I eat (supposed to stop 5 minutes before, but don't always), but I usually can't drink again until a good 40 minutes after I eat.

As for food, order an appetizer or soup/chili. Ask for a to-go box right away so you can portion out the right amount of food and then put the rest in the box.

Be careful though. I drank on a completely empty stomach after almost 8 hours with no food after indoor skydiving and I felt like someone slipped something in my drink. It hit me harder than anything I've ever felt and it was one sangria. It was horrible. I swore I'd never drink on an empty stomach again.

If I am reading your bio correctly you just had surgery in March? You have to choose. I would eat something at least 30 minutes before going out if you want to have a drink. I would then get something really simple, like a glass of white wine and sip very slowly and very carefully. If you would prefer to eat, then choose a small Protein rich appetizer and have them bring it out with everyone else's meal. Simply order Water to drink and ignore it, unless you are sitting and chatting for more then 30 minutes AFTER eating.

I go out frequently. I almost always have a doggy bag. No biggie, it just means I have something to eat the next day. Just remember you are there to socialize with friends. The company is the important part, food is just secondary.