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Has anyone been able to get medical documentation to allow them to order off of the kids menu or senior menu for smaller portions? I have tried to order places and have been refused and told I have to order full meals. My husband explains that most of the food would go to waste.

Oh, the other thing I do is no solids in the morning. Only liquids. And when I'm tight I drink hot liquids to help loosen it.

I'm on the same rollercoaster! Not that it's any fun. I am also self pay. I had an unfill in June and then gained 48 pounds. So my doctor told me to do the pre-op diet for 2 weeks. I ended up going longer. It jump started my system to lose again. Protein shake for breakfast, protein shake for lunch, 3oz lean meat with 1 cup green veggies and 1 cup fruit for dinner. No banana, starch veggies and low carbs. Totally worked! I'm back to smaller portions and losing again. Give it a try.

You have to pay attention though. My tell is hiccups. Then I know I'm done! The roof of my mouth gets wrinkled when I'm stuck too.

Thanks all for the replies so far. I guess I just get frustrated when the family wants to go out and I can't find anything. I've been banded for 3 years now too. Just depends on the day for me if lettuce will go down. Sometimes it's too fiberous. I have been places where I tried to order smaller portions and my husband has even offered to pay adult price for it. We just didn't want to waste food.

Could be... I've made all sorts of special requests (like ordering the "add on" portions of shrimp or whatever) instead of a full meal... Or half portion... And haven't had any trouble even without the card. I typically don't want what's on the kid menu, so that's something I haven't tried. It's typically fried or carb heavy. I think it may also depend on if you are eating at a chain that has specific rules or an independent restaurant. I do order kids meals at a couple of fast food places--chick fil a and their grilled nuggets Come to mind--and haven't been questioned at all. Totally agree on the kids menu being fatty. And I do the add-on item thing too now...usually because I want to try everything lol. I'm sure it will be a completely different story once I'm sleeved. I've seen some middle to higher priced menus with the printed msg on it saying it's not allowed but like you said, it seems that there are other ways around it. Everywhere has "under 12 or 10 only" on the menu, but that doesn't stop me from trying. Maybe until I get a card I'll order half portions!

Could be... I've made all sorts of special requests (like ordering the "add on" portions of shrimp or whatever) instead of a full meal... Or half portion... And haven't had any trouble even without the card. I typically don't want what's on the kid menu, so that's something I haven't tried. It's typically fried or carb heavy. I think it may also depend on if you are eating at a chain that has specific rules or an independent restaurant. I do order kids meals at a couple of fast food places--chick fil a and their grilled nuggets Come to mind--and haven't been questioned at all. Agreed, some kids menu items I don't want in which case I would get Soup. But a lot of places now have healthy kids options too. Or heck even to be able to order off the senior menu.

I would normally do that but there are many places I go where I can't take leftovers with me. For example, Vegas. I'll be going there again in February and won't be able to take leftovers. Or when we went to Disney my husband would have liked to pay kids price for some of the special dining events we did.

I was worried mine slipped. So they did a scan and saw it was fine just tight. So they took out a full cc. That's when I became too loose and could eat bread again. I got in trouble. So recently I had fluid put back in, full cc, and again 0.125 cc. I'm good now. Good restriction but needed the pre-op diet to jump start my metabolism. Talk to your dr though. There's a fine grey line between red zone, green zone and yellow. My dr also said I shouldn't be eating bites bigger than my ring finger nail.

Thanks! Where did you gals have your surgeries through? Mine was through True Results. I'm wondering if maybe I missed something.

I had fluid removed due to swelling from being sick. I gained a lot back and my doctor put me in the pre-op diet for 3 weeks to jump start me. It helped a lot!

Thanks. I'll have to ask my dr. I wasn't give. A card or anything.

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Hey all, so I've been using GNC total lean 25 protein shakes since my surgery 2 years ago. Typically this is my breakfast as my band is tighter in the morning. Lately I've noticed I have had more migraine headaches. I believe it may be connected to my protein shakes. I'm wondering a couple of things, 1) anyone else experience this? 2) what are some natural alternatives? I want to shift to eating more all natural, whole foods with less chemicals I can't pronounce. Thanks in advance for your help. Kate

2muchfun I've had a full cc taken out and still needed liquid. Then I gained weight so I had it put back in. I've been doing Greek yogurt, but I typically eat in the car in the way to work. I think this needs to change.

I have been struggling for the last 6 months. My OBGYN was changing up my Meds that messed with my hormones and caused bloating which made the band too tight. I got a full cc taken out in May to get some relief. Of course I gained weight after that. I went in July and got 0.6 cc put back in. Then last week I had 0.3cc put in. I feel like I'm perfect now. Like perfect. Here's the problem. I'm flying from Phoenix to Detroit Oct 4. My dr has said you should get fluid taken out before flying. I don't want to because my insurance sucks and it's $75 each visit for a fill. So I would need to go out to fly then back in when I come back. That's expensive. Is it possible to fly and just stick to liquids and smooshies the first day or two? Detroit is a lower elevation

Need some advice. I have an iPhone 5s. I want to get a device to assist me. I'm considering fitbit and jawbone. Which one and why? TIA

Oh boy. So now I put the garmin one on my list. As far as fitbit which one? The flex, one, or the zip?

I desperately need black pants size 18 tall or 16 tall. I also need skirts size 18 or 16.

Thx. I'm looking for clothes. I haven't been able to get to goodwill because there is not one near me. I realized yesterday everything I wore to work this week is too big. It's a good thing, but I need a wardrobe.

I just got a 6 pack of brand new bras and can't wear them they say size 40D but the cup is way small. I would say they are more like a 40C. They are a variety of colors and satin covered with lace. I'm selling all 6 as a package for $35. I'll pay shipping to get them to you. Message me if you are interested. Kate

Hey all i need help. I had a fill on the 3rd. half cc. Now since then my medication that i have to take it's making me nauseous. Last night i slept sitting up which helped it pass. Tonight i tried eating something before and cut my pills. They were seriously the size of like a sesame seed. I'm still nauseous. This has never happened until now. Even right after surgery i was fine. Has this happened to anyone else? Suggestions? Thx Kate

Thanks! I'm doing well with food. I plan on calling my band doctor but with holiday weekend they are closed until Monday. I'm not sure why either. They are safe to cut, I did check before I did. I'm wondering if crushing them and using applesauce will help.

Hey there. I'm getting banded on Thursday Nov 8. Live in STV. I saw a thread on here but it was from a few years ago. Anyone out my way interested in chatting for support?

Hey all. I just need to vent my frustration. I lost 30 pounds with my pre-op diet and havent lost since. I was banded on Nov 8. I'm 5.5 cc full in a 10 cc band. I'll admit at times I do have "junk" foods. But i'm trying to stick with the diet. I am also walking. Just frustrated because i dropped so quickly pre-op. Kate