Hi everyone,

My bmi is at 40.3. I was a size 10-12 most of my life. Then when I hit about 42 I gained weight and no matter what I did to lose it, it did not work. I just kept gaining. I am 50 now. I talked to my doctor about weight loss surgery. He was very supportive. I am now about a month away from possibly getting surgery and visited a nutritionist the other day. After the 1 hour session I started to have doubts about the surgery. He showed me the 1 and 2 oz containers and said that is how much your will eat the first few months. Then he showed me a 1 cup container and said that is how much you will eat after that. I was shocked!

Will I ever be able to go out to eat with my husband again? I just went out the eat last night and had a plate full of Mexican food with chips and salsa! Will I never be able to eat chips and salsa and burritos again?

Do you still enjoy eating? How do you handle eating out?

I am thinking that maybe the new gastric balloon procedure is better for me. HELP.

I had my surgery July 2 nd. I have lost 50 lbs so far But I am still only able to eat 1-2 oz of food. But have gone out to eat, are smart and took home leftovers. I worried a little too about what I would be able to eat, if I was going to enjoy it. It's not really on my mind since surgery. What's on my mind is I feel great, I know I'm healthier, and I made a great decision. You need to do what's best for you for the right decisions. You can do it if you really want to and put your mind to it.