LaurelB

How is everyone doing with water intake? I still experience pain when I drink and get fill/bloated really fast. How much does an average pouch hold and for how many hours?

Thanks for sharing. My lunch group is pretty healthy and already aware of my eating changes however they don't know about my possible WLS. I just think 1/2 cup...that's like an apple or half a yogurt. I know they will get on me about not eating enough food. I don't want to share my decision with them and maybe I am naive to think I can just go unnoticed. I thought since they have seen me the last few months radically change my diet and exercise (usually go for walk with a few during lunch and started jogging) my weight loss wouldn't be that viewed as extreme. They are super supportive so I know they will get on me about "not eating" fearing it was an eating disorder. Going out to a restaurant is not an issue, I've managed to figure out what to order. I feel that even if I get a side salad I wouldn't even be able to eat half of that and how will that make the person sitting with me feel about eating their "normal" side entree. I worry about their feelings especially if they struggle with their weight. I know I should focus only on me at this time in my life but I can't help but think of making others feel awkward which in turn makes me feel awkward (still about me...lol) . Like eating steak in front of vegetarian. Will I be giving up having meals with friends? I know you can't have it both ways...eat "normally" like others once every 2 months (this how often I go to a social event/gathering like birthday, etc)

I am still having a hard time wrapping my head around the idea of 1/2 cup of food. How is this manageable? I am thinking of holidays, celebrations, other social gatherings. How do you share a meal with anyone when you eat hardly anything? I eat lunch at work with several of my colleagues. Even though I always have a salad I feel like I will need to eat alone because it would be too socially awkward. This is a big hurdle that I need to overcome before I move forward with the surgery. How do you handle this? Is this something others struggle with, too?