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Getting Around Eating Out With Friends And Family

Hi everyone good chatting with so many of you and thank you all for all your wonderful comments and suggestions to me. One topic that folks keep asking me is how im doing when it comes to eating out. True, not an easy task when you first get started. Here are a few good tips I have learned along the way.

 

Tip One - Always chose your protein first. I prefer to stick with chicken or fish when I go out to eat for a few reasons. One, im able to digest fish and chicken a whole lot easier than meat and 2nd there is alot less carbs and cholestrol with fish and chicken.

 

Tip Two - When chosing your side dish try to keep in mind that it usually comes with a potato or rice. For go the empty carbs and go with a side order of fresh veggies. Ask the waiter if they can steam or saute in very light oil to keep the extra calories from mounting up.

 

Tip Three - You dont have to finish whats on your plate. Remember 2oz of protein is all you need and 2oz of veggies is more than enough to satisfy your hunger. Keep the extra 2 oz for fresh fruit for dessert.

 

Tip Four - When you are full stop eating. Put your fork down. Over eating or pushing yourself to continue will only make you feel sick and the issue of stretching your stomach. When you are full, your done!

 

Remember do not drink any fluids 30 mins to hr before eating and 2 hours after eating. You want to keep your stomach full from dinner.

 

Tip Five - Try to walk after your dinner. This helps your digest your food and its a great way to get your daily exercise in.

 

Eating out is an enjoyable experience and it doesnt have to change because you have the sleeve. Keeping these simple tips in mind when you are eating out... And most of all... enjoy your food.

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Dania621

LAP-BAND Patients

Thanks for the tips...I'm still waiting for my surgery, but my friends have big dinners out and I need to know how to deal with that!!

circa

Gastric Sleeve Patients

awesome tips! I love the fact that restaurants like Ruby Tuesday offer many alternatives to potatoes - smashed cauliflower, grilled zucchini, mixed veggies...all sorts of stuff :)

leigh321

Gastric Sleeve Patients

My surgeon also gave me a little card saying I have had surgery and that allows me to order off the children's menu, which is really nice!

Sleevie WonderLand

LAP-BAND Patients

I usually order from the kids menu or have soup depending on the restaurant.

BrownDoesAll

Gastric Sleeve Patients

Ask for Doggie Bag upfront to remove temptation..Typically you'll have enough for a good meal for the next day

Chrissy Zeigler

Gastric Sleeve Patients

thanks for the tips I am about 5 weeks out and I have been avoiding eating out.

Maddy

LAP-BAND Patients

Wonderful suggestions from you all. Getting a doggie bag is such a fantastic idea. Having a card from your doctor what an execellent idea. We can do this, live normal lives without having to sacrafice anything. I enjoy going out with my family and friends. We all can learn from each other by communicating our ideals and thoughts. Thanks to all of you for contributing.

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