My first time at a restaurant!

[AmyC65 34]

I'm 7.5 weeks post RNY and have been scared to death of restaurants. Yesterday was my mom's birthday so we picked Olive Garden b/c I knew they had the Soup lunch deal. I was so happy to eat 2 bites of salad, 6 pieces of calamari and half a bowl of Soup (I skimmed out the kale and sausage for Protein and Vitamins, left the broth and potatoes). It felt great to feel like a real person again, and I had no stomach upset all day!

[MsUjima 109]

Congratulations!!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Good for you. I am 17 months post-op from RNY surgery. I eat at Olive Garden alot. Generally I order Tortelloni al Forno from the small plate menu. It is the right size for my stomach and full of flavor. When I sit down to order, I tell them no breadsticks. I have Water with a sprig of lemon. When the check comes, I tell them no candy. It is a tasty meal for $4.

[pjhoyt 14]

That's great, Amy. I'm 3 mons out from surgery and I've been to several restaurants, but really don't get much enjoyment out of eating out any more....

[toohot74akaelh2 80]

I would have to say that Olive Garden is the best place to eat out. I can only eat one bowl of Soup but it make me feel normal.

[LisaCO 169]

I am 2-weeks post op & had to go out of town yesterday. I had 1 ounce of yogurt about 6:45 am but at 5 pm I hadnt eaten. I had drank Water & a Protein Shake in between. So on our way out of town I told my husband I just need a place with chicken noodle Soup I could drink the broth. My body was hungry I was weak & shaky. I saw a taco bell. I ordered a side of Beans for 30 cents no cheese & no sauce. I ate the beans scared hoping they were low fat. Thinking I was going to get sick. Nope tolerated them well. I told my husband I'm a cheap date. Haha