Regional St. Louis Information

[greensleeve 457]

I thought it might be a good idea for the people in and around St. Louis to share information. I would like to know what restaurants in the area will accept Bariatric cards and let you order a kid's meal?

What's your favorite place for buying cheap clothing for when you are losing like crazy?

What's your favorite place for buying Protein shakes?

Any other regional tidbits you would like to share?

Or if you have had bad experiences with a restaurant or store, please share.

I am starting to wish that there were restaurants where you could pay by the ounce!

[msmith1931 0]

I am newly banded and in the puréed stage so I haven't really eaten out, but I do go to the South County costco off Lindbergh for my Protein Shakes. They're one of the few who sell Premiere Protein. They have 30 grams of protein and are good.

[mschacht 1]

Hi there! I'm in St. Louis and had gastric bypass 6 days ago w/Dr. Eagon at Barnes/Wash U.

Can you tell me more about what a bariatric card is and how I get one?

Thanks!

Megan

[greensleeve 457]

My surgeon gives everyone a card that says something like "this person had bariatric surgery and has a stomach the size of a baby carrot. Please allow him or her to order off the child's menu."

And it has all the info about the hospital to make it look official.

[greensleeve 457]

Although I do have to add there aren't many places where I would want to order from the kid's menu.

Also some buffets will let you pay the child's price if you show them the card. I haven't done that yet.

[Seagull00 19]

Hi there! I'm in St. Louis and had gastric bypass 6 days ago w/Dr. Eagon at Barnes/Wash U. Can you tell me more about what a bariatric card is and how I get one? Thanks! Megan

I'm having surgery with Dr Eagon July 23 I think if you ask his office for a card explaining that you've had bariatric surgery they'll give you one. If not, make your own off a " print your own" business card, then get it laminated. I used to have a card from my neurosurgeon because of all the metal in my spine for airports.

Oh and edited to add: Olga's in St Clair Square will let you order off the kids menu

Edited July 2, 2014 by Seagull00