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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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....

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.

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.

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.

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

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