Healthier2day1227 326 Posted May 26, 2013 1. Where do I get gas x strips? I could only find the chew tabs at Target. 2. For dining out post op my coordinator gave me a card to present at restaurants if a waiter gives a hard time about ordering a child's order or half portion. Has anyone ever encountered the need for this? I hope I never need to use it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmandaGeorgePelts 8 Posted May 26, 2013 I would like to know this as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babybearsmum 19 Posted May 26, 2013 I don't know about the waiter thing. I hope that wouldn't be an issue! I do know that Walmart has the gas strips. You can buy them online if you can't find them in store. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fp9107 121 Posted May 26, 2013 I found them at wallgreens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted May 26, 2013 I won't use the card, personally. I will either order appetizers, Soup or from the sides menu, or I will take home leftovers. I want everything to be as normal as possible. 2 MystiGal and newat52 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthier2day1227 326 Posted May 26, 2013 I won't use the card' date=' personally. I will either order appetizers, Soup or from the sides menu, or I will take home leftovers. I want everything to be as normal as possible.[/quote'] I don't think I will use it. It just seems goofy and awkward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takingcontrol 467 Posted May 26, 2013 Walmart! They are life savers! & I order reg meals & bring them home & hubby appreciates them for lunch the next day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted May 26, 2013 I don't think I will use it. It just seems goofy and awkward. Yup. I don't want to explain to a teen bopper server or anyone at my table who doesn't know. My only exception may be Texas de Brazil as I will never get $50 worth. I believe they will charge gastric patients a kid price with the card. 1 Healthier2day1227 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1stBabeBorn5th 51 Posted May 26, 2013 What did this card say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxtine 20 Posted May 26, 2013 Fred Meyer for gas strips, I've heard. And the card is a personal choice. I didn't get or want one with my band and I won't either when I'm revised to sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kailie 238 Posted May 26, 2013 What did the card that everyone is talking about say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthier2day1227 326 Posted May 26, 2013 What did this card say? The card has the hospital logo and says this person has had weight loss surgery please allow them to order off child's menu or a smaller portion. Something to that effect. I just don't want to draw the extra attention! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthier2day1227 326 Posted May 26, 2013 The card says please honor this persons request for a child's portion. This person has a surgically reduced stomach. I'm hoping people are nice enough without the card and accommodating. I think most places would be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthier2day1227 326 Posted May 26, 2013 Fred Meyer for gas strips' date=' I've heard. And the card is a personal choice. I didn't get or want one with my band and I won't either when I'm revised to sleeve.[/quote'] Thanks! We have Ralphs here in Ca, same co. I will check today! 1 rxtine reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxtine 20 Posted May 27, 2013 Also ask your doc if you can use chewable, I'm asking on Thursday. They are easier to find and the mint isn't bad at all and if you chew chew chew its dissolved before you swallow.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites