"Courtesy Card"

[sherilynn 1]

Months back I read about a 'card' that Banders can carry in our wallets for when we go out to eat; asking for the courtesy of a 1/2 portion, or the ability to be allowed to eat off the childrens menu.

Does anyone know where I can get it?

Yup...I'm about to become a 'cheap date'!!

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[Wheetsin 714]

I got one from my surgeon's office when I went in for my first post-op appointment. I've never carried it. The one I have seems to be from Inamed and doesn't request the carrier be allowed to order off the children's menu, it pretty much just says "This person has a gastric band to help with weightloss. They can only eat 2 - 4 oz, or about 1/4 cup of food, at a time."

I will either order an appetizer and share it, order a regular entree and take the rest home for future meals/DH to eat, or order off the kid's menu. I've been doing this 10 months and have never once had a problem a waitor/waitress refusing to let me order. The most common thing I get is concern that the food was OK, since I've not eaten much of it.

[lisah25 3]

The most common thing I get is concern that the food was OK, since I've not eaten much of it.

We get that a LOT. I think people see me and DH, two overweight people not eating, and assume there must be something wrong with the food.< /p>

I find I don't order off the children's menu as often as I thought I would, because the choices aren't all that healthy or appealing. I have ordered off the seniors menu, usually the waitress doesn't say a word, the few times they have I've just said that I had WLS surgery and can't eat much, and they've been fine with that.

[NowNotSoBigGuy 0]

I have a Lap Band Patient Identification Card from Inamed; it was in the product literature I received just after being banded. It has lots of good information in the event you are in need of emergency assistance. I carry it in my wallet just behind my drivers license. Saturday, I received a 25% medical discount at Souper Salad; not much money but a great sense of satisfaction at being able to get such a discount.

I recall a thread sometime back that mentioned several restaurant chains that offer discounts to Bandits.

[Persistance 0]

Sometimes when I go out to eat with my family ,we order an appetizer and an extra plate.I get a little bit of everyone elses plate. Other times the child menu is great...I even get my own toy!!! Lol

[saul 0]

I have the Inamed card....never thought about using it in a restaraunt. I tell the waiter/waitress that I am a supermodel and thats why I leave over so much food.< /p>

[Persistance 0]

Saul ...you too????

I'm an overfed model. I have an awesome body, I just keep it cover with fat to prevent it from getting scratch!!! Lol

[Persistance 0]

I'm looking at Inamed...how do you get the card??

[Kat817 19]

My Inamed card was in my box from the band, has the identification numbers etc. on it. My fill Dr. gave me one, stating that I had had WLS, and would appreciate being able to order off of the childrens, or seniors menu, etc. I have never used either one for that purpose!!! I have taken my Inamed card out in a restaurant, to show the waitress who was interested a picture on the card! I too tell them I have had weight loss surgery, and can only eat a small amount--they have most all been accomodating. Only one local restaurant refused to allow me to order from the childrens menu, and we just have never went back. I agree, many childrens menu options are not worth it, I do not care for fries with everything!!! Chili's has been awesome in accomodating me (we go often for lunch). Other places, I just pay for the buffet, and feel it is worth it for the night out, the company I am in, and figure it is their way of getting even for how much I ate prior to banding!!!

Kat

[saul 0]

My surgeon gave it to me...but call them at 805-683 6761 and they should mail you one.

[Persistance 0]

Thank you for the info. I'll ask my surgeon for my card.

[Red wine lover 0]

Saul ...you too????

I'm an overfed model. I have an awesome body, I just keep it cover with fat to prevent it from getting scratch!!! Lol

Now that's absolutely hilarious!!

Bill (Who also wants to be a super-model!)

[Persistance 0]

Hey we may not be voluptuos just yet, but eventhough we are a little "balluptuous" now, with time and effort we'll be there soon!!!

Good luck!!

[Marimaru 7]

I don't think the card really has to be something official. Obesity Help has a bunch of templates to make your own cards. I've never used them, and I've never asked for a discount. I guess I kind of feel like there are plenty people who don't eat that much at a meal and they don't ask for a discount either. Lots of places will do half portions just for the asking regardless of the reason too. Usually I just bring the leftover home for later.

I often get "Is everything ok?" One waitress asked so many times my fiance finally explained everything to her when I was away from the table, lol.

[Persistance 0]

MariMaru:

Way to go on your weight loss!!!!

How tall are you?? I wonder what will be the ideal weight for me??