Aimee 17 Posted March 3, 2013 I am almost 5 weeks post op and have ventured out to a few restaurants. Can anybody give me ideals of healthy items that you order in restaurants?? Im having a hard time with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookybear 284 Posted March 3, 2013 Don't think you can have salads at 5 weeks yet... chicken, steamed veggies, very small amounts of mashed potatoes, lean beef, Soup, chili...depends on what stage you're in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maria pepe 29 Posted March 3, 2013 Almost a year out. When I eat out I order salmon w/ veggies. Or I will get an add on shrimp and veggies. Depends on if I want to deal with leftovers. A normal restaurant meal will get me 3-4 meals depending on what I have ordered. Sometime I order off senior or kids menu. Depends on restaurant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelecaples 224 Posted March 3, 2013 Usually I get some sort of cheesesteaj type thing and eat the thin slice steak and cheese. Philly omlets are my fav. Mexican restaurants are awesome because Beans and cheese goes down nice. Baked potatoes are a good staple at restaurants too. 1 slowtogo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celebrate*me 52 Posted March 3, 2013 I am almost 5 weeks post op and have ventured out to a few restaurants. Can anybody give me ideals of healthy items that you order in restaurants?? Im having a hard time with this. Salmon, streamed pot (crab legs, schrimp etc) broiled lump crabcake 1 slowtogo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celebrate*me 52 Posted March 3, 2013 Salmon' date=' streamed pot (crab legs, schrimp etc) broiled lump crabcake[/quote'] Lol I meant shrimp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbaby 27 Posted March 3, 2013 Can't we get a card or something to keep with us stating we had WLS and allow us to order from kid menu. We just show that cars at the restaurant?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maria pepe 29 Posted March 3, 2013 Ask your doctor for one. I have only had a problem with 1 waitress...she was new. I am a smart ass and offer to show scars. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbaby 27 Posted March 3, 2013 That would work too. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celebrate*me 52 Posted March 3, 2013 Can't we get a card or something to keep with us stating we had WLS and allow us to order from kid menu. We just show that cars at the restaurant?? Really is there a such thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbaby 27 Posted March 3, 2013 Really is there a such thing? I heard about it a while ago. I would ask ur dr just like I will ask my dr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristy3k 1,133 Posted March 3, 2013 Soups my go to... Idk why.. And usually I google the menu before we go anywhere so I can calculate nutritional info if its not already listed in my fitness pal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyxsin69 6 Posted March 3, 2013 I have the Soups or a salad. But def ask your doctor for the card. My doctors office actually gave me 2 and I keep the extra in my husbands wallet just in case I forget mine. The card is also an emergency card because it has my doctors contact information on the reversed side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerrykayred 13 Posted March 4, 2013 I was given a key ring that explains the surgery and asks if it's okay that I order off the kids menu. However I do not use it. Have you stern the items on most kid menus? Not good stuff for us. I have found it easiest to order Soups or seafood. Take home left overs. You can get 3-4 meals out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pookybear 284 Posted March 4, 2013 I'm not even going to ask for a card. Most of the stuff on the kids menu isn't healthy at all. I'd rather just order what I want and have leftovers for a few days. Re-Birthday: 2/27/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
