Do U use Lap band ID for Kiddie/Sr/Smaller meals

[mauraclegg 29]

Hmmm- I don't have a card either. But typically I bring left overs home.

[hlong1985 0]

Went to Golden Corral yesterday here in Dayton, Ohio and I asked if they gave a discount or anything for weight-loss surgery patients and they charged me as a senior, however this took 50 cents off. She said they use to charge it as a kids meal but people were taking advantage of the discount. This was the 1st time dining @ a buffet since my surgery, however it was very expensive for only eating small portions. I know that Olive Garden I had to show my card when I went there.

[icequeen813 3]

Hi friends,

I am a normally very assertive confident person in all areas of my live except about my weight.

So here is the question: as of yet I have not used my lap band ID for a kiddie, senior or smaller meal.

I normally just ask for what I need and more or less get what i want. But recently I counted 5 takeout boxes in refrig and think I need to grow a set. Can you share your experiences with me?

I just have a fear that the skinny little waiter/waitress will not be sympathetic and I will be the joke of the kitchen - I go to the same restaurants often enough that I would be recognized and It would NEVER be forgotten even years from now when I am slim and normal.

The only time I used my lapband card was Boma Restuarant in Animal Kingdom,Disneyworld...just showed the card to restuarant manager...no problem got the child's price.

[charise 0]

Honestly, I can not bring myself to do it. I might if I was away but live in a small town and have not told many people. For now, I am just spending too much on food I guess.

[Jess55 97]

I am not assertive at all. I don't have a card, nor would I ever feel comfortable using it. I don't go out much, so if I do I'd just order regular and bring home leftovers. I've ordered bunless hamburgers out and just asked for a salad instead of fries, I've only had one place say no and I got up and left.

[Cindy C 150]

Honestly, I can not bring myself to do it. I might if I was away but live in a small town and have not told many people. For now, I am just spending too much on food I guess.

I find that it's easier to go out than to cook. I always bring home leftovers but then I don't usually eat them. I just cleaned out the fridge and threw away enough to feed a small army! There was Greek, Mexican, Chinese and German. I probably could have bought a new pair of jeans with what I spent on what I didn't eat!

[JimR915 21]

I am going to get the opportunity this weekend to try out my Lap-band card. We are taking my daughter out to a great restaurant for brunch on Sunday for her birthday. I have no intention of paying full price for the little bit of food that I can eat. I checked with the restaurant, and they did not seem surprised by my question and said that it would be no problem, they would charge me the child rate.

A tip of my hat to them for understanding and letting me off the hook.

[Julia_N 2]

When I order a dinner at a restaurant, it means two additional lunches at work. I'm going to start bringing my own takeout containers so I don't have to wait for the server to bring boxes that usually end up leaking all over my car. I can't do buffets. Even when I'm careful, I usually get stuck.

[cakegirl 12]

I don't have a card, but I'm practicing being assertive at restaurants. I went to a cafe recently that serves a big bowl of pumpkin Soup and two huge pieces of buttered sourdough toast for $8. When I ordered, I said something like "Could I please have the pumpkin soup, but only fill the bowl halfway, and with no toast. I'll pay $4 for it." and they accepted my offer!

[onenuttynurse 0]

I live in Washington and use my card all the time. I recently had my Fluid taken out of the band due to severe reflux issues, but I still use to card to order off the kiddie or senior menu to help me stay on track with my eating. I have never been turned down, and most of the restraurants are very aware of weight loss surgeries....

[sandy1 1]

Since I have an actual LAPBAND..... My Dr gave me a packet from that manufactor. I sent in the registration card and recieved the card.

How long did it take to receive your card? I sent off for mine and it never came. It has been 4 months.

[sandy1 1]

I live in Washington and use my card all the time. I recently had my Fluid taken out of the band due to severe reflux issues, but I still use to card to order off the kiddie or senior menu to help me stay on track with my eating. I have never been turned down, and most of the restraurants are very aware of weight loss surgeries....

Luby's turned me down!!!! They are too greedy.

[readytolosemomof5 0]

How long did it take to receive your card? I sent off for mine and it never came. It has been 4 months.

Yes, I was wondering the same thing. Only I have been waiting about a month for mine.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

It was very fast....2 weeks or so

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

I used my card once at PF Chang and it was fine. Waitress didn't even blink an eye.