Help ! Going to a restaurant tomoorw

[proudmary 10]

Hi All,

Going to a bridal luncheon tomorrow at a restaurant. I am on the pureed diet plan ( 15 days post op ). Not sure if there is a fixed menu or not. What are my best options if I have to take a few bites of food? Does anyone have any ideas? No one knows I have had lapband surgery.

Thanks,

Proud Mary

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

Chances are if you talk to the wait staff, and explain that you are on a pureed diet, they can accomodate you. Maybe you can drink a Protein shake before you go, and see if they can bring you a cup of Soup.

[Colleen C 169]

Depends how private you prefer to be. I am guessing by your post right now you want to keep this to yourself and I understand that.

I would for sure have a Protein shake or something before you go so your not tempted and feel like you are starving or suffering.

If your able to order what you want, Soup is usually the best route since you are probably still on liquids or mushy.

If it is a preset menu, just get the best choices and if there is nothing you can nibble on order the food and when it arrives scoot the food around a little and if anyone notices you aren't really eating just quietly say your tummy is suddenly upset a bit and you are going to take it home and enjoy it later. Then mention something about the beautiful bride to be with a big smile on your face and no one needs any more info.

Your husband, kids, dog, homeless person or somebody will be happy to get the food.

This weight loss is for you, we all have to learn how to now live our lives with food being nourishment not the center of attention for us. It is hard for me but a work in progress.

Good luck and have fun at the party luncheon!

Colleen

[proudmary 10]

Colleen - Never thought of the Soup option. That is excellent advice. Thank you.

[proudmary 10]

Thank you healthynewme. Another good idea.

[proudmary 10]

Hi - I just checked with the restaurant and my menu looks like this: salad, penne ala vodka, shrimp oreganata (for main entree) or stir fry chicken(other main entree). do you guys think I am okay with a small portion of the shrimp? I am on puree portion of diet but I have eaten Tilapia and that went down fine.

[Colleen C 169]

What I am learning is that the importance of food has to start taking a backseat in my life at events because unfortunately, I am addicted to it.

Today I went to a birthday party. I wasn't sure if I would be able to eat anything but decided beforehand it really didn't matter. The reason I went was to Celebrate the persons special day not for the buffet of food.< /p>

Ended up I ate a small hamburger patty (no bread) with a little mustard and 2 very small chunks of watermelon. It looked a little lonely on the plate (this is new for me) but it was great and by the time I chew it a zillion times I get bored with chewing and eating anyway.

Do what you want of course because this is your journey but the better we comply with our rules, the faster the weight is going to leave us.

BTW, their were 3 cakes and two buckets of ice cream. Out of 25 people I was the ONLY ONE who didn't have any. I was also the fattest person at the party. That will change.

Let us know how things go. Have fun, enjoy the event and let us know how it went.

Colleen

Edited July 13, 2014 by Colleen C

[proudmary 10]

Colleen,

Thanks for all the info. I did review the 8 Golden Rule Utube video and it was quite informative. Your feedback has been very helpful as I have just been banded on 6/28 so I am a newbie. Good for you at the bday party. I went to my bridal shower luncheon and got by quite nicely myself. Skipped the salad as Iam sitll in the puree diet portion of my journey. Got the Pasta wrapped for my hubby and enjoyed the shrimp oreganata. They only gave you 4 shrimp on the plate and for the first time in my life I was happy that they did that!! Was trying not to draw attention to myself because no one knows my situation. Thanks for your suggestions.

[Colleen C 169]

Yes! I am so happy to hear that ProudMary! This does get easier as you get into the all foods choices, or at least to me it is.

[Kitt3000 757]

Good job ladies! It is a whole new outlook when the focus isn't food!