Congratulations on the weight loss, keep it up. My surgery is soon and I have the same concerns. Guess this surgery is a tool but we will always have to work at it. Hopefully it is a litte easier with time.

Pat yourself on the back with your progress. I'm so happy for you! I've decided I will not be eating out very much at all. My achilles is Mexican food, bit I'm still waiting on my taste buds to adjust and see if I still have that weakness. I'm on full liquids now (only 3 days post op) so I"m finding this an exciting time to see what my take-aways will be. This board has been a trug godsend. I have no hunger now, but I'm wondering if that will phase out to and the old monsters of binging and cravings will return.

I'm a little bit of an overplanner, so I have all kinds of protein shots, crystal light and broths in my pantry plus every kind of greek yogurt, lentil, and chick-pea you can name!

I still WANT the stuff, but I am ok not being able to eat it. Weird, huh? I guess that is good. I talked to my dietician and she said everything I am feeling is normal. I am really not that worried now, but I am worried about five years from now.

As far as eating out, I just share with my husband. He is nice enough to let me. I am a Mexican food fan as well. I have two sons and I will order a big dinner and we all share. I take a few bites of the taco and chalupa and the boys eat the enchiladas. It works out. Most people recommend eating off the kids menu, but there is few things I want to eat on the kids menu.

I think the trick is to listen to your body. When you feel full, STOP EATING!!

If you have any questions feel free to ask. I feel like an expert. . . lol.

Congratulations !!! You are doing GREAT !!!