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I'm so worried. Going out for the first time in a couple hours with family.

I can not eat a lot, so I'm worried how I will do.

Any suggestions? We as re going to Apple Bees and I'm goin to check the menu in just a few minutes. Not sure if I should just ask to share with someone, like my husband or daughter?

Q

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Have fun!!!

If you can't sharesies with someone, then I still do this today:

Order from the "add on Protein menu". LOL. Like you know, if someone orders a steak, or an entree you can "Add 4 shrimp for $4.50, or Add chicken for $3.50" That way, you can steal a couple bites of veg and or salad from someone's plate and have a perfect size protein to work on. I also will add sliced avocado on the side. :) Just cuz I love my avocado. :D And it works at almost every restaurant so far! No explanations necessary. I keep my bread plate (since I don't eat bread) and just eat off of it.

I do this more often than any other thing. That way the leftovers are manageable and are just plain protein that will go with anything. I like it way better than ordering an appetizer. Apps are too greasy for me and are too calorie dense in my way of thinking.

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Checking the menu ahead of time is a fantastic idea! Maybe order an appetizer. How far out from surgery are you? I'm already thinking of my first diner out, and think I'll have a single meatball with cheese and sauce, or grilled chicken. Good luck, and enjoy yourself!

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10 minutes ago, gabybab said:

I'm so worried. Going out for the first time in a couple hours with family.

I can not eat a lot, so I'm worried how I will do.

Any suggestions? We as re going to Apple Bees and I'm goin to check the menu in just a few minutes. Not sure if I should just ask to share with someone, like my husband or daughter?

Q

You could get the salmon with veggie sides. I would go for the Thai shrimp salad hold the wontons.

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Thanks for all the ideas. I think I'm going to the add on grilled shrimp skewer. It comes with 5 shrimp. I totally eyed the salmon, but we went to costco today and are having family over, so I bought the fresh salmon.

I will let you know how it goes. 🤗

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4 hours ago, gabybab said:

I'm so worried. Going out for the first time in a couple hours with family.

I can not eat a lot, so I'm worried how I will do.

Any suggestions? We as re going to Apple Bees and I'm goin to check the menu in just a few minutes. Not sure if I should just ask to share with someone, like my husband or daughter?

Q

You can make a meal out of you dinner for a few days. That's what I do, I eat on it for a few days and then throw it out. You will do great.

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So, I ordered the chicken and shrimp. I ate about 6 small shrimp, 1 small bite of chicken and a few bites of onion and mushroom.

My sleeve is very tight right now and I'm lucky to get 1/3 cup in.

I felt a little uneasy. Everyone was enjoying appetizers and drinks.

In time after weightloss, maybe I will take in more. It was yummy anyways.

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1 minute ago, gabybab said:

So, I ordered the chicken and shrimp. I ate about 6 small shrimp, 1 small bite of chicken and a few bites of onion and mushroom.

My sleeve is very tight right now and I'm lucky to get 1/3 cup in.

I felt a little uneasy. Everyone was enjoying appetizers and drinks.

In time after weightloss, maybe I will take in more. It was yummy anyways.

Very nice. :)

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