Saving Money?

[nish 102]

Is everyone finding it a waste to go out to eat? Have you noticed a savings in your wallet since you can't go out?

[jenneliza 257]

We spent probably $300-400 monthly eating out and even though I've bought lots of Protein powders (still experimenting) there is definitely a savings. Can't wait to start recalculating the household budget!!

[sbstylun 57]

I wish they had half servings at restaurants for people who had wls because there more of us out there than people know. I want to own my own speciality restaurant for us after i graduate next year.

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[jenneliza 257]

I wish they had half servings at restaurants for people who had wls because there more of us out there than people know. I want to own my own speciality restaurant for us after i graduate next year.

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That's a great idea! It would be nice to have guaranteed low carb small portioned options.

I wonder if restaurants give adults a hard time for ordering children's menu? I would assume most won't let you...

[babysteps 48]

I wish they had half servings at restaurants for people who had wls because there more of us out there than people know. I want to own my own speciality restaurant for us after i graduate next year.

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O that would be so cool to goto I hope you do it

[sbstylun 57]

That's a great idea! It would be nice to have guaranteed low carb small portioned options.

I wonder if restaurants give adults a hard time for ordering children's menu? I would assume most won't let you...

I've tried ordering on the kids menu and most places won't let you

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[jenneliza 257]

I've tried ordering on the kids menu and most places won't let you

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How about appetizers? I'm still on liquids so haven't gone out yet. Have you had luck finding low carb ones? The only thing that comes to mind would be like stuffed mushrooms or shrimp cocktail.

[Jen in SoCal 189]

We save A TON of money not eating out. We used to do it 2 or 3 times a week. Not to mention take out lunches on work days. I'm sure that has a lot to go do with how I got so fat also!

I got one of those cards from my surgeon that says this patron has a surgically reduced stomach, please honor their request to order from the senior or children's menu but have never tried.

[jenneliza 257]

I wish they had half servings at restaurants for people who had wls because there more of us out there than people know. I want to own my own speciality restaurant for us after i graduate next year.

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You could make good $$ offering vegan and gluten free options as well!

[jenneliza 257]

We save A TON of money not eating out. We used to do it 2 or 3 times a week. Not to mention take out lunches on work days. I'm sure that has a lot to go do with how I got so fat also!

I got one of those cards from my surgeon that says this patron has a surgically reduced stomach' date=' please honor their request to order from the senior or children's menu but have never tried.[/quote']

I'll have to see if my surgeon has those. They never mentioned it. I'm looking forward to the savings just on work lunches. I used to go get takeout every day for lunch so I could smoke. Now not smoking or getting take out. And I lease so will save a ton of miles as well

[sbstylun 57]

You could make good offering vegan and gluten free options as well!

Yeah didn't think of that but it would be great.

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[kiwiladydee 402]

I'll have to see if my surgeon has those. They never mentioned it. I'm looking forward to the savings just on work lunches. I used to go get takeout every day for lunch so I could smoke. Now not smoking or getting take out. And I lease so will save a ton of miles as well <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

My Suregon did give me the card, but I have not used it. Has anyone??