BBQ Bound (again)

This time on soft foods.  Better but still not great.  Not ready for all those good smells.  Want to look for some crab cakes to cook for myself.  Think I'll bring hummus and veggies.

Updated after the party to say that things went pretty well.  Here's the post I wrote on the Bariatric Eating 101 FB group:

Couple of small NSVs today. Family summer birthday party this afternoon, the first where I didn't indulge in my own birthday cake.  "No food is as important as I am" kept echoing in my head.  Honestly I didn't even feel deprived or left out.  I just felt thankful for my life and that I'm here, becoming a healthier version of myself so that I can hopefully celebrate  many more birthdays in the future.  Oh and I was able to wear a shirt that, three weeks ago, was way too tight on me.  Bonus points! — feeling good.

Food-wise I did OK too.  The hummus was delicious and I tried some of the slow cooker pulled pork Dad made.  It was delicious and I felt satisfied.