Can you have a normal (but different) life after Roux-En Y Bypass surgery?

I'm seriously considering this procedure after about 30+ years of failed dieting. I'm over 40 now and starting to develop health problems (no diabetes yet, but doctors say it's coming soon). As scared as I am to have the surgery, I'm more scared not to have it. One question for all of you who have had it done... After recovery and you "re-learn" a new eating pattern (and new relationship to food), can you have a "normal" life? By this, I mean, can you still enjoy holiday family dinners, dinners out with friends? I have no problem following the recommended diet and exercise guidelines after but would love some reassurance that "social" eating is still possible within new limitations.

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