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Does anyone know if there is a site to download the cards to show restraunts to be allowed the children's menu? I sure would appreciate it. I have been having trouble lately with restraunts understanding my issues (which I have never had before). They say I should have a "card" and sometimes don't believe me!!! Why else would anyone eat that little? geesh......

Thanks.

A.

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I got one of those cards from my Dr. office. You should call and ask if they can provide you with one. I also know there is a web site to get one from but I 'm not sure what it is. I hope some one can help answer your question but check with your Dr. maybe he can help.

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I have already tried the doctors office. He said they used to give them to patients but stopped due to people losing them, etc. He said they can be found on the internet but where?

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What? I need more information please. I don't know what y'all are talking about. We could get cards that permit us to get stuff from the kids menue? That would rock.

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The observance of these cards is strictly voluntary on the part of the restaurant, as I'm sure you all know. I don't have one, wouldn't use one, and order off the children's menu all the time when my children are with me. When I'm with other adults, I get an appetizer or Soup, or share an entree with someone else.

Personally, whipping out a card to show a waiter that I had weight-loss-surgery is the LAST thing I'd ever want to do. And there is no guarantee that it would work. AND, usually the stuff on the children's menu is deep-fried garbage. :)

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You can download those cards at obesityhelp.com . It is located at the bottom of the home page. You can choose the borders and have a choice of 3 different phrases. good luck .

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I had one too but elected to not use it. I do like Alex and sometimes just order off the children's menu or get Soup and salad and share an entree with my sweetie. Or I just order a regular meal and take the leftovers home.

There is this great seafood restaurant we go to on occasion that when you have leftovers they put it in tinfoil and make cute animals out of it. I got a whale with a mermaid once. I have often thought about asking the waiter if they can fashion my leftovers into a lapband, but then realized that would be almost impossible. LOL!!

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Was given one of the cards when I first was banded and I found its more of a hazzle presenting it and being told no then its worth.

But I did ask at one of the casino's in Vegas at the buffet if I could get a childs price and they asked the manager and he asked me if I had proof. I showed im my card and he gave me the reduced price. Then I sat there when I felt I could eat more but was afraid to go up for more...had it in my mind every camera in the casino was watching me to make sure I didn't take more food. lol

Alexandra is correct about the kids menu...If you look real close as to what they have its not healthy for them let alone what it does to our daily fat/calorie intake. I find getting a nice dinner salad or a regular order of food and taking out what I don't finish for another meal later works much better and its a cost saver in the long run.

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I got one from My Dr's Office. I have only used it a few times seems not all Resturants will let you order from the Childrens menu.

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