Traveling!

[tamg26k 479]

I am about 6 weeks post-op gastric bypass and have a fun trip planned to NYC. So far everything has been going pretty well with my diet progression.. I pretty much have my go-to staples: egg beaters, tilapia, shredded chicken, Beans, shaved turkey, cottage cheese, etc, as my meals. I am nervous about having all of my meals out, I have only been out to eat once since surgery. Any suggestions? It is NYC after all so I want to enjoy myself but not have any issues.

[ryn2bthin 87]

Many restaurants will let you split a plate for a small fee or even let you order from the kids menu. When we would meet up with family or friends I would just order a small side dish and take a little piece of Protein from my husband's plate. I understand completely going to a place like NYC you want to try different foods just be careful. You don't want to be out having fun and eat something that doesn't agree with you where you are sick the rest of the night.

Best wishes!

[winning_by_losing 107]

Not sure if you've found anything that doesn't agree with you yet, but just as suggested above, you likely don't want to find one while you're out trying to have fun as at that point you can easily kiss the rest of that day goodbye.

Being so early into your journey, I'd recommend sticking with the Proteins you know work for you. This may mean having to do most of the suggesting when it comes to places to eat, but shouldn't restrict you from being able to enjoy yourself.

I'd also recommend packing some good Protein bars for just in case. In a real sticky situation where there is nothing on the menu that works or nothing that sounds good, it is an option to still enjoy your company but allowing you to stick with your needs.

[countrygirl 84]

Order child's plate I have a card I carry asking restaurants to let me order from kids menu due to baria citric surgery

[tamg26k 479]

Thanks for all of the great tips! I'm happy to report the trip went perfect. A few issues with food in that some things get stuck in stoma and end up coming up. I try to eat slow and small but still have and had the same result. I'm almost 2 months post-op and have only been out to eat once except for my traveling. All in all had a great trip and didn't overdo it all. With all of the walking (10 plus miles a day) I probably needed a bit more. Here's to many future trips!