Can't believe i did that...

[Benellibabe with a Band 17]

So, my husband is workin out of town and we visited him this weekend and can you believe that for the first time ever in my life, I only at 1 small plate of food at an "all you can eat buffet"?? This is HUGE for me cause I lived at all you can eat buffets...I took the name literally. I ate grilled chicken and mandarin oranges and spinach and salad but tiny portions. I got full and never felt the urge to get another plate. I didn't even know that the place my husband wanted us to meet him at was a buffet or else I might not have gone but I'm glad I ate there cause now I know I can eat anywhere and have self control thanks to my lap band. And I get my first fill in 3 days so I start my liquid diet tomorrow! Wish me luck!....

[LeslieW 92]

Kudos to you! You got this! I am glad you made that post. We are a large family and because all of the kids like different stuff, when we go out they love to go to the buffet. I am glad to know it is possible to go without making a pig out of myself!

I am sure I will be in that position someday. Did you show your WLS Card so you could eat at children's prices? I am not sure how I will deal with that part when i go. I dont feel like I will ever eat $12 worth of food ever again at once.

[destynee1 417]

That is awesome! go girl! you have to be on a liquid diet before your fill? I know you have to 2 days after but never heard before.. I guess every place is different.. and grats on your first fill!! Good luck on your journey

[SageTracey 608]

Congratulations!

Good luck with your first fill. I am wondering why you need a three day liquid diet BEFORE your fill? My dr only requires it for 24 hours afterwards.

[Benellibabe with a Band 17]

Thanks so much. I forgot about my card! Next time I will use it for sure...not sure why 3 days either but, I defenitely follow my drs. Orders. Haha

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Congrats... buffets are evil! Good job!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

mind over matter

yes the food was there

but you CHOSE to adhere to the band rules.

great job. i hope alot of newbie banders read this

and realize what you did by posting this.

outstanding

[cheryl2586 3,053]

You did great! I don't go to those places because I just can't eat that much food even with paying childrens prices.

[brannewmee 103]

Wow that is great. My kids have been wanting to go to a buffet n I keep saying no cause I don't wanna pay 12 bucks for myself n only eat Soup. I didn't know we could eat at child price either. The memories we have from eating at buffets. I would eat till my tummy ached. I hated that feeling

[kazjim98 618]

I live in Vegas...the home of the buffet!! but I'm not sure I will ever visit one again ...You did great! WTG!