Red Robin? WTF was I thinking? (pity party)

I was at red robin this afternoon, had grilled chicken and steamed broccoli ....... Burgers and fries are just one option.

I'm sorry, Michelle. Those situations where you just have to gut it out SO suck! And you are so insightful when you mention that it felt like you were mourning the loss of your friend. That is exactly what it is. Learning to tolerate the grief is hard, but it's a lot easier when we recognize that that's what's going on than if we just imagine we are denying ourselves. HUGS!

Michelle!!!

Hang in there. I completely understand. I'm a glutton for punishment so I did my surg over Christmas.  CHRISTMAS!!!!!  What kind of idiot does that?????  Apparently, this kind. :-)

I was so mad at myself for about two weeks (about the time I was on liquids****il I stopped kicking myself and made myself realize I did what I did for my future-not for Christmas

or any other time of the year. For the rest of my life. It's hard to grieve food. Seems weird to even say it. But you do. And then it slowly gets better. I'm almost 3 months out and I'm thrilled

with my decision. I've lost 30+ pounds and I feel good. So hang in there.

Tami

Yeah for you for attending!  I had a friend who had the surgery three years ago and she would avoid all social events that were surrounded by food.  Her approach made me wait so long before committing to the surgery because our friendship has really suffered by the choices she made after WLS.  I know that it is super hard but the time spent with family is worth the loss of food. I had to put that into perspective and really evaluate how food ruled my life.  I am preparing to leave on vacation and it is all inclusive so I know that it will be hard to be surrounded by food and drinks and not be really able to indulge but I will be with my family and am starting to find that food is a very small part of life that I allowed to take a big role in my life.  Good luck it will get a little easier but it is still hard even when you can "eat"