Lap Band Friendly Restaurants/Meals

[Cynsayshun 10]

I was given a Patient Information card while in the hospital by the Nutritionist it comes from lapband.com with my surgery date, dr & my name. I was told to carry it for medical reasons and for restaurants to allow this person to order smaller portions.. Is this a standard procedure, has anyone used them at a restaurant and what type of response did you get?

[NJGirl32 43]

I usually order an appetizer to share and Soup, but all the suggestions are very good. I love seafood and it's a great choice. Crab legs always go down well and I agree that they take time to eat. If you order chicken make sure it's not dried out or it can get stuck. Stay away from all bread/pasta items.

Basically no places are off limits- you just need to think small portions and healthy choices.

[sally125 2]

Yes, I got a card from my physician also. I haven't used the card yet because my husband and I have been trying something new...we order one meal and split it. It saves money and calories. No one notices anything because we also have kids that order adult meals.

[1970MaleJaxFL 7]

Mexican is always a good choice. I ordered 2 tacos the other day and ate about 1.4 of them before getting momentarily stuck. I second the post about it not being good that your mom's retort was that you don't love her. That is a manipulative and odd reaction for a well adjusted person. Next time she says something like that, just say in a very matter of fact way, "yep, guess so" and leave it at that.

[bobrocky 8]

I've also found Mexican food to be good. 1 enchilada, I ask for extra Beans and no rice. Usually have enough for two meals. Some people can't eat flour tortillas. Corn tortillas seem better.

Fish is great. I had some red snapper the other day and it went down easily. Soup is always easy too.