2bslimkim 11 Posted April 18, 2011 So... before i had my surgery, my husband and i would frequent this little asian buffet for lunch at least once per week (we work together). I explained to the owner, the week before surgery, that he would sadly not see me for a while .... Well today I went back and this is what happened. First, I asked the Manager/Owner if he would sell me a smaller priced buffet and he asked me if I had my little card the surgeons gives you.. I proudly said "Yes I Do"... I picked up my buffet plate and proceeded to the food.... I ate 2 steamed dumpling, 6 steamed very small shrimp, one thin cut peice of beef about the size of 1/2 a stick of gum, and 4 or 5 sips of Soup broth. That was it..... could not handle any more. My big surprise, when I was only charged $4.15 for my buffet and my waitress gave me my tea (which comes with the buffet) to go. THANK YOU LITTLE CARD..... SUCCESS! I'm excited.... I can handle to buffet with ease and control. I feel so happy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyw74 258 Posted April 18, 2011 That is awesome!! What little card are you talking about? I have not had surgery yet, so I assume it is something I will be given as well! Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ireland 0 Posted April 19, 2011 congrats, I was wondering how the card would work so its been about 7 wks for you how much have you lost and when did you feel normal I just had surgery on April 12 thanks robin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRSKOUBiK 27 Posted April 19, 2011 Not everyone gets the card. I read a lot of places aren't doing them. But, you can tell restaurant people and see if they will help with pricing. Or, you could just order a smaller order. Anyway! Congratulations on your success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samantha209 19 Posted April 19, 2011 i need to ask for a card! lol cant wait for purees lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2bslimkim 11 Posted April 19, 2011 congrats, I was wondering how the card would work so its been about 7 wks for you how much have you lost and when did you feel normal I just had surgery on April 12 thanks robin I've lost 30 lbs (my bmi is now 30.8) I started feeling normal as soon as I was able to drink Protein... I can now eat whatever I want as long as the portion size is small and i don't eat to much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted April 19, 2011 I get a to go box for buffets and pay by the pound, it's cheaper and I have leftovers, DOUBLE SCORE ! ! ! I can't bring myself to use a card, I know some have zero issue with it, and I'm glad it works for some people. Just for me, they didn't charge me triple when I ate enough for 3 people, so I'm not going to ask them to accommodate me because I chose to have my anatomy altered so I'd put the fork down. Plus, I'm not one to share my medical history with complete strangers much less that I had bariatric surgery so I wouldn't be fat anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sasicas 194 Posted April 19, 2011 YAY for the little card. Used mine for the first time tonight as well so I could order off the kids menu at IHop. The portion was still HUGE. I ate maybe 1/8th of the kids omelet and none of the fruit lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myrori 55 Posted April 19, 2011 I never asked for the card, I just don't think I need to share my life with strangers for a discount. I choose wisely and spread a meal out over 3 meals or I share a meal, depending whom I am with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites