I need help! I am going to a bachlorette party tonight at a restaurant and I am still on mushies! Many of the attendees will not know that I have been banded and I really want the attention on the bride and not why I am not eating/eating so little. So my question is two fold...what should I order to avoid any sliming, I was thinking flaky fish but here is the menu and how does everyone handle questions from people that they dont want to tell about the surgery!?? Im usually really open about my surgery but I just dont want an awkward moment.

you could also do soups

I would say soup or take the waiter aside and ask for just marinara sauce.

Yeah I was worried with soup that it would draw attention that I wasn't eating much but that is an option

I'd suggest going with the soups too. We go out all the time with friends and I often order soup. I don't think they'll really notice. Just ask for it to be served with the entrees. Good luck!

drawing attention is better than having a pb or sliming episode and hurting and really drawing attention...and feeling bad at the same time.

Depending on the restuarant I think you have quite a few options-other than soup. Soup would be a great starter because it helps open things up, but you could have crab cakes, crab imperial, quiche, mashed potatoes, or order an appetizer as a main course. During my mushy stage I could easily eat soft food without a problem-not sure what week you are on but fish is a good option-especially if it is in a sauce (so it goes down easy). Really, there are more options than you may realize. Stick to small bites and stay away from the bread basket. If anyone should ask why you aren't eating much simply say I want to fit in my dress for the wedding! Most importantly just have fun!!

Very true thank you all so much! I had soup for lunch and it seemed to go down well I couldn't eat much.

No bread for me this is my 4th adjustment and after my second one I couldn't do any bread any longer not een toasted!

Thanks again! Now to find a dress for the wedding!