Post op 16 days went for meal yesterday to prove that we don't have to change everything, just what I put into my mouth. Had

Norwegian salmon

Mashed potatoe

Stir fry veg

I only managed 1/3rd and brought the rest home but it was nice to be out.

Post op 16 days went for meal yesterday to prove that we don't have to change everything, just what I put into my mouth. Had

Norwegian salmon

Mashed potatoe

Stir fry veg

I only managed 1/3rd and brought the rest home but it was nice to be out.

I hear ya Kai! Eating out is a big part of my social life and this worried me so much...would I find myself not being able to eat out and socialize as I had been. Well...I found the same as you....make a smart meal choice, pay attention to the amount you eat, and just enjoy the evening. I've been banded three months now and have been out to eat with folks who know about the surgery, and those who don't. I've realized that no one is paying attention to what I'm eating and between talking and other stuff, I can take those small bites, and do my chewing and waiting between forkfuls and no one notices. This has been a huge relief for me....being able to keep this part of my life and not having to give it up. BTW, I'm down nearly 45 lbs. so just know that you can incorporate eating out into your new life as long as you think ahead a little bit. Oh...and I try to stay away from certain restaurants that have very high sodium meals. To my horror, I saw that crab legs at Red Lobster is amazingly high in sodium. Who would have thunk it? Good luck to you and enjoy the journey.

Ask for a take home box when you are served. Remove half to two thirds of the serving from your plate, put it in the take home box, close the box. Take it home, put it in the refrigerator, open it tomorrow, heat half of the contents, put the other half back in the refrigerator for your next meal or for the next day. No wasted food, no major meal prep for you, saves time and money. It works for me.

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Norwegian salmon

Mashed potatoe

Stir fry veg

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Wow. You ate out real soon. Glad you had no problems. I either bring home food or order from the children's menu. I also have a card from Lap Band that says something about ordering smaller meals. I have used it a few times.

Just wondering by showing the card has anyone every been rejected at a restaurant for smaller portion meal? The places here in my little town seem to be supportive from what I have heard was just wondering

Just wondering by showing the card has anyone every been rejected at a restaurant for smaller portion meal? The places here in my little town seem to be supportive from what I have heard was just wondering

only Chinese restaurants have rejected the card. No one has said no to the children's menu when I explain. Some restaurants have nice choices on the kid's menu. One that is in the Boston area has salmon on their menu and steak tips, a different choice for kids.