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Hi there

I am finally going to Australia! (Sydney, Ayers Rock, Cairns) I am really excited but also concerned. How will I cope with eating in restaurants every day for a month? How easy is it to get smaller meals there? I am going in autumn (UK time), Spring (Australian time). What do you recommend? any tips about where to eat?

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Hi gettingthere

You should be fine wherever you go in Australia. I am Australian (and nine months post sleeve) and travel all over Australia regularly for work and don't have any problems. Sydney and Cairns are fine, I haven't been to Ayers Rock post sleeve but it shouldn't be a problem.

The shared plates/tapas concept is really big in Australia, which I always find to be a really good alternative.

In other restaurants you shouldn't have too much of a problem either. Most places will have a decent entree menu which will be a better size for you, and I've never had a problem just ordering an entree. Otherwise sometimes I order something like a mixed charcuterie plate. Most restaurants have heaps of Protein rich options (if you eat seafood, there are often lots of great low fat high Protein Entrees like prawns, scallops or salmon).

Don't stress, you will be fine. Service is pretty relaxed most places, so if you don't finish your meal no one will be too worried.

Have a great trip!

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