Had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago, and am in the mushy stage. I've been avoiding getting together with my friends when I know food, especially dining out, would be involved for obvious reasons.

Yesterday one of my friends called and asked if I wanted to come over and hang out. When everyong showed up, the discussion immediately turned into where should we all go out to eat.

I was kind of annoyed, but tried not to show it. On one hand they know I'm on a highly restricted diet, and I would have hoped they'd have enough sense not to invite me if the plan was to immeidately go out to eat. But on the other hand, I had the surgery, they didn't, so I don't think it's fair to them to change plans to accomodate me.

We ended up at a favorite sub shop. They all got grilled subs, and fries, and sodas, and I just sat there and watched them. It all smelled really, REALLY good, but I really didn't want any. The reason being that after even 2.5 weeks post-op diet, I realize, and fear, what even one bite of that stuff would do to me.

So I sat there in amazement as I watched them wolf down these subs while thinking, "Man, that would really screw my stomach up!"

I know it's only been 2.5 weeks, but I hope this feeling lasts a while. It's kind of nice going to these places, and not have massive cravings.

Good for you! I read this whole post braced for a "I ate I couldn't help it" type of post and BAM! A surprise ending! YAY! :mad:

You did great. I bet you are going to be one of the super successful bandsters because you already are!

And great attitude about your friends and eating out but if all they want to do is scarf food, I bet you end up finding some new friends, too. (not that you will ditch the old ones, but your focus will shift!) :sad:

Good for you! I read this whole post braced for a "I ate I couldn't help it" type of post and BAM! A surprise ending! YAY! :mad:

You did great. I bet you are going to be one of the super successful bandsters because you already are!

And great attitude about your friends and eating out but if all they want to do is scarf food, I bet you end up finding some new friends, too. (not that you will ditch the old ones, but your focus will shift!) :sad:

Thanks.

This whole experience is making me realize how much of my social interactions involve eating out. I have a couple of friends, the ones who gave me a ride home from the hospital actually, who I haven't seen since the surgery simply because food is the big thing we all have in common.

Aw congrads! I cant wait to get mine done in october. Keep it up and keep working hard! Youre really nice about your friends eating infront of you I would have been angry with them. You have a great attitude I bet you will be one of the really successful ones!

Had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago, and am in the mushy stage. I've been avoiding getting together with my friends when I know food, especially dining out, would be involved for obvious reasons.

Yesterday one of my friends called and asked if I wanted to come over and hang out. When everyong showed up, the discussion immediately turned into where should we all go out to eat.

I was kind of annoyed, but tried not to show it. On one hand they know I'm on a highly restricted diet, and I would have hoped they'd have enough sense not to invite me if the plan was to immeidately go out to eat. But on the other hand, I had the surgery, they didn't, so I don't think it's fair to them to change plans to accomodate me.

We ended up at a favorite sub shop. They all got grilled subs, and fries, and sodas, and I just sat there and watched them. It all smelled really, REALLY good, but I really didn't want any. The reason being that after even 2.5 weeks post-op diet, I realize, and fear, what even one bite of that stuff would do to me.

So I sat there in amazement as I watched them wolf down these subs while thinking, "Man, that would really screw my stomach up!"

I know it's only been 2.5 weeks, but I hope this feeling lasts a while. It's kind of nice going to these places, and not have massive cravings.

Congratulations to you! That is the first big step towards your success and you WILL succeed. . .I hope when I get banded (im just in "think about it" mode right now) I have all the strenght you have. . . keep up the great work. . . i can just see you sitting there staring in aww at your friends wolfing down sandwiches and thinking. "my god and i used to do this too" I watch the learning channel when they have the superobese people on and get so amazed when they show how they eat (you know those mouth shots when they put food in there) It's amazing. . . anyhow good luck, keep up the great work. . .:mad:

:mad: OMG Thanks for your post!! I was banded 8 days ago. I have been avoiding my friends like the plauge as I have become so aware of how most social interactions are centered around food. Even at stores like Target, most people are putting some kind of food in their mouths. Thanks for your inspiration!! I'm impressed you held your grounds and cool!! BRAVO!!!:sad: