Yes, i have triggers that set me off every day, especially when i look at my arm or preparing dinner or going to lunch, talking with friends about traveling. I have several friends and we get together at least once every month or every other month and when we are planning where we are going to meet, I have to remind them of my limitations, that makes me sad. Thinking about food really reminds me of where i am heading.
Yes, food and it's place in socialization is literally primal, and having to mess around with that is hard. But then I remind myself that lots of people have to be careful of what they eat...sodium, fat, sugar, etc. Our restrictions are just of a different nature. The problem with eating out is the enormous portions. It's ok to have a little of this taboo food and a bit of that one, but restaurants aren't good for that sort of thing.
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