Glad things are going okay for you. Hang in there, the food gets better. I've learned recently that our taste buds do renew themselves after we have been off of sweet and salty foods for a while.
You might want to add a packet of splenda to help with the oatmeal.
On the going out to dinner, just make sure that you go somewhere that offers a good salad with some meat (Applebees, Chilis, Marie Calendars, etc). Most restaurants will make your L&G the way you want it. The hardest pasrt at first is being around people not on plan and wishing you were having what they have. Be strong, you can do it.
Check in with you again soon.