part 3
Socializing shouldn't be a problem....everyone's on a diet, so you can plead diet, food allergies, etc. I don't drink alcohol, but I will have ice water, iced tea, whatever. No one needs to know if there is alcohol in your drink! You can always save your snack for the socializing time, but you need to be careful that you stick to the right portion size so that you don't overeat!
I think you will do fine. It's a learning process, that is for sure!
I think its possible to do this lifestyle discreetly. I am on soft foods right now, which means when I go back to work, I can eat things for lunch like tuna mixed with low fat mayo and some crackers, or cottage cheese, or yogurt, etc. My line is always "money's tight, so I'm eating right"! In other words, I'm eating food from home cuz I can't afford to eat at Panera or the deli, etc. While this is true, it also makes it easier to eat my little lunch with little to no comment. If someone was to comment on the amount I was eating, I would be shocked, but if they did, I think I would tell them I was trying to listen to my body as to when I am truly full/satisfied in order to try and lose some weight. It's the truth, and no one needs to know about your band.
Hi, Karen, I'm Tammy. susabean is a combination of my kids' nicknames!
I had gastric bypass surgery, so I am not as familiar with the lapband, but I imagine the rules are the same. I am by nature a big mouth, so everyone I know knows I had the surgery! LOL! I researched it and prayed about it for a long time, so the naysayers didn't faze me....I knew what I wanted to do, why I wanted to do it, and tpppt to those who didn't wish me well.
Hi Susan, im Karen, iv just joined the site... im hoping to have my band fitted within the next 4weeks.... Im so glad to have found this site, iv searched the net every day for the past 2wks trying to find someone who has been through what im about to. I know the feeling of not being able to do the simple jobs like putting on socks or boots etc...not nice.
my major concern is fitting this life changing event into normal living, i.e work and socialising.... can you tell me how you cope with this?
Iv told my family and 2 close friends but dont want anyone else to know, is it possible to do this lifestyle discreetly?
Karen :-)
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