Eating Out

[Ryokokitty 26]

Before I had my surgery, we used to go to the buffet. Not for the usual fill up on bad for you, good tasting stuff, but for vegetable research. I got to try all sorts of vegetables, salad dressings, and healthier choices than fried chicken. If I do go back, I'll know what to get. As for restaurants, I've only been once and I bring home lots of leftovers. Most of the time, my husband has them for lunch the next day.

[twic41 5]

What does the card looks like & what is stayed on it? Thx

[lollyfidy1965 402]

What does the card looks like & what is stayed on it? Thx

Mine is my surgeon's business card on the front. On the back it says that the bearer has had gastric surgery, and is unable to eat large portions, so please allow them to order from the child's menu, etc. It doesn't say anything about weight loss surgery.

[twic41 5]

Ok thx...my doc didn't give me 1...I guess I'll ask about it @ my 3 month post-op visit

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Phew!!!!! I thought this was another of "those" threads.

[Robyn Owens-Miille 132]

I have found that most places let me order off the kid's menu. I generally know where we are going ahead of time and look at the menu online. I have not been to a buffet.

My favorites:

• Red Lobster has broiled fish, garlic-grilled shrimp and grilled chicken on their kid's menu.
  
• Chili's has grilled chicken on their kid's menu
  
• Chipotle is great (they will let you do super small portions)
  
• Pei Wei (have your spouse order a 3 item plate and you choose one- I like the String Bean Chicken)
  
• Applebee's has a 4 oz sirloin on their kid's menu.
  

Yes, we eat out too often!

[15Kgold 22]

Thanks for the heads up

[WLJourneyJ 89]

i LOVE eating out... i usually order an app or Soup, or i just share.... or a small side salad with chicken. (eat chicken first)

[IMSKINNY 160]

i LOVE eating out... i usually order an app or soup' date=' or i just share.... or a small side salad with chicken. (eat chicken first)[/quote']

Glad to know that eating out is still possible! I too love just getting dressed to go to a nice restaurant for the ambience! Do you have a taste of wine yet?

[pattivalvo 23]

Yes I hv a card and I use it and love it!

[WLJourneyJ 89]

i have a sip or two of my husbands usually.. but dont order a glass.... i may at a fancy place but im not sure i'd finish it. otherwise i'd not have enough room for food