how do you handle buffets?

Ok--I am at the end of week 3 and the rock club we belong to had a buffet lunch as part of their meeting today.  I made a black beans salad with cubes of cheese thrown in for extra protein, just to make sure there would be something I could eat.  But it was like some other person took over in the buffet line--before I knew it I had 3 meatballs, couple of bites of chicken noodle something, okra something, my salad and 1/2 slice of banana bread and was congratulating myself on having only such a small plate.  When I sat down my DH said why did you get all that food.  I looked down and was socked.  I ate 1/2 meatball, my salad and the banana bread.  I was done --DH ate the meatballs and the chicken stuff.  I mean, there has to be a better plan.  What do you do? I have a lot to learn. Thanks. Helga

Helga,  how do you handle it?  You just have a good laugh and move on.    No harm done, you're just getting acquainted with your new pouch, right?   I still do the same thing after a year - my eyes are so much bigger than my pouch - thank goodness!!!!  You're doing fine.

ah--those eyes, mine need retraining.  Thanks for your support.

#1. Make sure you follow Dr Higa's post op guidelines. He has a reputation for success when  people follow the rules....
#2. Are you supose to be on reg food already?


I always look to see what type of soup is in the buffet, usually can't go to wrong there.

I do hope your journalling.......

#3. So now that this has happened, remember it, and go on from here.......it happens.

Not to be Captain Obvious here, but don't most doc's have a reputation for success when you follow the rules?

Not like this one in Fresno.....

I hope I did not offend you with the way I answered.  That certainly was not my intention.

Not offended, was just trying to put some emphasis on how strict Dr Higa is......
Actually, some docs don't care......some just have the production line.....but then, some docs do care.

       I love you Captain Obvious.....  I have a reputation in my family for "stating the obvious"    I should title myself as "Queen of the Obvious"....  Millie

Hi Darlene--I have his instructions sheet on the table in the kitchen and here beside my computer.  The banana bread was definitely a no-no.  Also I cannot walk the 30 minutes a day yes--so far I am doing 3 five minute walks and will build up (3 years of acute Achilles heel tendonitis and plantar facities--real big part of my decision for RNY to get rid of the pain--and yes have tried night boot, shots in the heal, a cast, using a cane, etc.).  And yes week three is hamburger, deli meats, fish, some cooked veggies, some peeled fruits, cheese.  I have not gotten into journaling--good idea.  Thanks for responding..