Carol:
I am 4 yrs out and I do much the same thing daily...
I can eat a lot more now...unfortunately....about a cup. so I try to choose well what's in that cup.
Alcohol is very dangerous however.
..You can get messed up on much less than before and it can lead to dangerous places....always use common sense.
I was recently hospitalized for a small bowel obstruction
which resolved itself. NOT sure yet what caused it. The key per Kelly at Dr. C's , is still to keep hydrated. Even at this stage. I need to watch out for orange skin membranes,etc. , chew carefully and not pack it in.
There may be something going on with me completely unrelated to the GP so I suggest to just listen to your body....use good eating habits as you get further out so as not to gain weight back...and have fun! Sounds like you did.
Suzanne