Loved the holiday stories!

[Guest guest]

Dear Kathy (Spooki) and ne -

I loved your stories about the amount of food on plates and all-you-

can-eats!!! I'm still pre-op, but am starting to see what you are

talking about. I'm trying to cut down my protions now (sometimes it

works, sometimes not), but it is truly amazing to look at plates in

restaurants. I was waiting for someone today in a restaurant,

standing near the kitchen, and was shocked by the size of the plates

they were bringing out - literally rim to rim with food. Of course,

for me, what's worse is knowing I can still eat it all. I was

brought up in the " Clean Plate Club " , and even though I know it's not

healthy, much less necessary, I still find it hard not to clean the

plate.

Keep your fingers crossed that I can join you guys soon. My consult

isn't till February 19th, but I keep on track by reading everyone's

posts. It's SO helpful. Thanks to you all.

Happy Holidays to everyone! Soft hugs to all the new " losers " , and

big hugs all around.

Alice

San Diego, CA