texas-bandette 9 Posted July 12, 2012 Is there such thing as a lapband Restaurant Card? Seems like I read somewhere about a card given post op for us bandsters to be able to take to any restaurant and order off the child's menu without paying the adult price as long as we show the card..? Just curious if anyone has heard of this it happened to have one.. Banded 7/5/2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouisianaLiLi 231 Posted July 12, 2012 My surgeon and I had that conversation just Monday when I went for my followup. He said he could give me one, but that the choices on most kid's menus were horrible food choices. I decided not to get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yvonne74 73 Posted July 12, 2012 Some places will charge you less or give half portions instead of full plate meals.. I've never used mine (yet) since the only times I have gone out are with people who do not know I am banded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
familygirl 15 Posted July 12, 2012 I have heard of this as well. My surgeon gave me a card but i'm only 6 days post op, lol, still on liquids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LBSept09 33 Posted July 12, 2012 I think it is up to the place you are dining at. If you show them the card, they may offer a partial serving or special order. I do not feel they need to give me special pricing, because I am free to take my left overs home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauracat 14 Posted July 12, 2012 I have one and was told i would probely never need it but i do uses it quite a bitt when i start to get fussy and want only 1/2 of something want to share ect and do not want to pay the full charge it been a god sent in some of the small family owned places Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laizaone 5 Posted July 12, 2012 If you log on to lapband.com you can sign up for a card. It's really nice has your name and doctors info. And it's free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joyce Real 21 Posted July 12, 2012 I have one too, I have used it at buffet restaurants to be priced cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted July 12, 2012 I have one but have never used it. Though I never thought of the buffet thing, I may it try it there next time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddy 758 Posted July 12, 2012 I have one and have only used it at a buffet, because all the children's plate offerings are horrible, nothing but fat and carbs! It's up to the restaurant whether or not they honor it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoreThanJustaPrettyFace 55 Posted July 12, 2012 Joyce, what kind of buffets have you used it at? I have one also, but I've never used it. My SO loves buffets but I never go with him. Haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas-bandette 9 Posted July 12, 2012 So I just got back from my doctor and received the formation to sign up for one. It also works as a medical card I guess you could say.. In case something happened somewhere it would be with our person identification cards. Very cool Banded 7/5/2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texas-bandette 9 Posted July 12, 2012 Lapband.com/register for those who are interested Banded 7/5/2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacqulinep 6 Posted July 12, 2012 I used mine for the first time tuesday , we went to golden corral . And they gave me the discount . The normal price for the buffet is $10.99 , and they charged me the senior price $6.49 . Not a Hugh savings but more than I expected . So I will use my card from now on . And my doctor gave me a Lapband card , then I got a one in the mail that had all my info on it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites