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07-22-2008, 07:08 PM
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My best friend was in town last week and we were going to go out with everyone for dinner. She wanted Oregano's and at the last minute changed her mind to another place. She told me she didn't want to go since usually her and I would share the salad and pizza but "since she lost her eating buddy" she knew we wouldn't share, and she decided on another place. I had just spent the previous nearly 3 weeks with her in California, and meal times sure had changed. We used to go out to eat and get food and share (like an appetizer and entree- we weren't doing it to necessarily eat less!), but now I get one entree and share with both my kids instead! (plus I choose foods that are much healthier than before) She is not overweight, and has been very supportive of my journey, but not necessarily walked in my shoes.
Anyway, it really made me realize that a lot of things changed after surgery for me, but also for the people around me. Her comment wasn't mean or hurtful, but it was true. She HAS lost her eating buddy, and she may have to mourn that a bit. So much of what we did revolved around food! I am happy we are still buddies....just not eating buddies anymore! 
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07-22-2008, 11:54 PM
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07-23-2008, 05:37 AM
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96 lb Weight Loss:
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Sounds a lot like a mature friendship ~ My BF & my relationship is somewhat different although I am somewhat different. Our families are close and we get together for meals, etc. and they have adapted well to my new eating plan; we grill a lot when we get together which works great for me! Congrats on your success so far!
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07-23-2008, 05:53 AM
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151 lb Current Weight:
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136 lb Weight Loss:
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I know exactly what you mean. My friends have actually started watching the things they now now because of me! That is so cool that you have friends that join you in this journey and not just leave you behind. Hold those friends very high as they are your true friends!
And look at how far you have come in such a short amount of time...you are doing absolutely fantastic!!!!!
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07-23-2008, 06:23 AM
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I have a good friend that used to only eat half of her food and then leave it because they never ate the leftovers. Now that I only eat 1/3 and take the rest home she is doing the same. She said after watching me she decided that she was wasting too much and it always made a good lunch the next day. Go figure!
It is funny to watch how people react. I get the occaisional, can you eat that? But my good friends just take me as I am and don't worry about what I eat.
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07-23-2008, 06:45 AM
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I am lucky to have a very supportive best friend. She was definitely my eating buddy and when I lived with her I always gained weight! It used to be I over ate when we saw eachother , but when I lived with her, we always saw eachother! But we went out to eat recently and she didn't make any negative comments at all. She just said that she loves food too much to do wls! She's been overweight most of her adult life, but she'd never qualify for surgery. And if I ever go over there for dinner, she checks her menu with me to make sure it's ok. I'm really gonna miss her when I move back home.
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07-23-2008, 08:06 AM
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111 lb Weight Loss:
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My mom was my eating buddy. Every Saturday when we went out shopping, we always had to stop to get something good to eat....lol Now that I have had the surgery I really don't have taste for too much. She doesn't mind though, she still gets her food and I will get a salad. She teases me but its all in fun. I know she loves me and only wants the best for me. I talked to her yesterday, she is on vacation and the 10 lbs she lost before she went on vacation, she has gained it back and she believes a little more but shes happy...lol
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07-23-2008, 08:53 AM
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I think it is wonderful that you and your friend has such a wonderful friendship that eating takes such a back seat...like the restaurant choice is a quick decision turning to an afterthought. Such maturity is not easily seen in "our" population.
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07-23-2008, 10:48 AM
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It's great that you and your friend are true friends. Those are hard to come by sometimes.
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07-23-2008, 01:06 PM
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i know exactly what you mean, you really notice now how alot of things revolved around food b4 too!
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