Eating Out

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Had another exceptional eating out experience.

My server, was VERY helpful. I explained that I had bariatric surgery and could only eat about 4 ounces of food. She said that it was possible to order a Protein (I chose broiled flounder) as a side, with nothing with it as I can only eat Protein. It was the perfect size and delicious.

At other places I have asked for a 1/2 portion of the protein (if it is a large serving), with no sides. I have a card, from my doctor, that explains the situation with having surgery and only being able to eat tiny portions, but I've never had to show it!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

BTW, this was at Red Lobster

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

BTW, this was at Red Lobster

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

This weekend we ate out and I ordered the regular size antipasta salad, ate 3/4th of the meat a a bite of salad and was totally full. Took the remainder of the salad home and ate the rest of the meat the next day, and had to throw the rest of it away. It was a waste of food and that sadden me. Next time I will order just the meat and just leave the rest.

[jerseyjandj 105]

i just wrote the same thread lol but the place wouldnt seel me the one louzy egg i wanted .. but i will deff order just protien if they allow it

[NancyJerry 139]

It sure depends on where you go. I had a buffet once where they gave me the $9 rate instead of $16, but really I ate less than a child so would have preferred the child rate. They figure I'm getting a "great" deal, and yes, it was a lot less, but I didn't even eat $5 dollars worth.

At another buffet they wouldn't reduce the price at all - So I left.

Most places have been wonderful about letting me eat off the Senior menu - without showing my card!

[Rootman 1,101]

It's amazing that the portions you are eating NOW are far closer to the portion size that we SHOULD OF been eating all along.

The wife and I go out once or twice a week. Last time we went out we had some nachos as an appetizer and split a small pizza. We took the rest home and had a total of SIX meals (3 each) off what most would eat in one sitting. Portions are getting WAY out of control. Saves a lot of money though, our bill came to about $20 with drinks and a coupon we had. SIX restaurant meals for $20, AMAZING!