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Today my daughter's father really upset me. I'm so thankful that I have truly seen who he really is, but I'm hungry and want to pig out and have a drink. I'm 5 weeks post op and I'm sitting in Red Lobster wondering can I have anything in here. Am I just wasting my time?

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Stay in touch with me. I'm a year post-op and I still have my moments. It's not an ex-husband but my live in partner of 14 yrs is driving me crazy lately. He gets cranky over anything lately. He refuses to visit a doctor and it's insane. Anyway, I go to Red Lobster every Tuesday for a business lunch.i usually order a salad with dressing on the side or a cup of Soup. I limit myself to one cheddar bay biscuit because they are 150 cal each. I used to eat 4 of them before my surgery. I do have an occasional drink but I limit it to one and nurse it. So hang in there. If you want PM me.

Diane

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I ordered the stuffed mushrooms and ate two and I ordered a cup of lobster bisque Soup. Thanks

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And this Lobster Bisque is horrible...I should have gone home and had Campbell's Soup.< /p>

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I go to red lobster from time to time...there is nothing on the menu I care for....BUT they always have the fresh catch of the day...and can always order fresh fish such as cod, mahi, etc, cooked to order..baked, grilled....

Once I eat the fish I dot have room for the sides....and usually I can't finish the entire fish...

I'll also order the live lobster now and then also...that they also have to cook fresh, to order.

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And this Lobster Bisque is horrible...I should have gone home and had Campbell's Soup.< /p>

Not just horrible but chock full of sodium as well. Almost everything in that place is very high in sodium. Stick to fresh grilled fish...with sauce on the side.

And try not to let anyone derail your journey to a healthier weight. I know...easier said than done but I'm behind you and so are lots of other folks on this site.

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food addict and emotional eater here.. I Feel your pain!! Is hard especially at 1st when you have to learn to really cope and deal with the feelings without the old ways we comforted ourselves. You did awesome tho by reaching out!! We are all here to support you!

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