Need advice on week 4 social eating situation

[Kurt W 7]

Last Monday was my first day back in the office. Many of my coworkers whom I worked with regularly knew I had the VSG but not all 300+ people in the office. That first day re-affirmed my belief that most people will be very supportive and amazed at what I am going through. Yes, by the end of the day/week it got kind of old retelling what I was going through. But in the end I only found support (or silence in a couple of cases). More than supportive words I had offers of help to exercise, recipe suggestions, etc..

My advice would be to eat communally. Talk to the cook about your dietary needs, bring a measure to get the right amount if needed. The first meal, when your table-mates wonder whats going on, tell them. Even if you don't get the response I did, you won't have to lie for the rest of the event.

-Kurt

[CamNZ 23]

If anyone asks, I tell them anything they want to know, the full truth. I know it's not everyone's preference to do so but that's the only way I've ever done it. I haven't had any negative feedback and to be honest, I wouldn't care if I did. I know this was the best choice for me and for my family.

That being said, I struggle with social eating. Head hunger gets me salivating and I get angry/frustrated that I can't have what I want. I'm still getting past that part.