Hi All,

Just a little warning to those who might be thinking "oh I can go to McDonald's but I'll be good- I'll just order a happy meal and only eat half". Because that's what I was thinking today and guess what happened to me?

Massive pain!

I did see "Supersize Me" and at the end of the DVD he tried to get the french fries to decompose and they would not, even after like six weeks they were in 100% perfect, mold-free condition, just as yellow and shiny as on the day he bought them. SCARY!!! I guess I (conveniently) "forgot" about that movie this morning and thought I would attempt my very first trip to McDonald's in over two months. As I promised myself, I ordered a Happy Meal. And oh, I only ate half, all right! Because I was in so much pain I thought I was going to pass out! I literally felt a charlie horse in my chest and band area as I started sweating and shaking. It happened right after I swalled some well-chewed fries. I quickly took six papaya tablets (chewable) and started quickly walking around the building. I did not PB (probably because of the papaya dissolving the food) but the episode lasted about 15 minutes. I could feel my poor upper pouch desperately squeezing, trying to squeeze the fries through. I felt so sorry for poor little pouch, like the little engine that could, earnestly trying to do it's thing and push that food through. Man did it hurt!!!

So let this serve as a warning to anyone thinking they can get away with McDonald's fries. Firstly, I have come to the conclusion that they are not even food... at all. Secondly, it is soooooooooo not worth the pain!

Take heed! You have been warned...

I spend more time running my kids from here to there than I'd like to admit, so fast food is a given for me. I will only go to Wendy's, Chik-Fil-A, and Arby's though. I have found that chicken nuggets at these places go down just fine (at least 2 or 3 with excessive chewing, anyways), all have diet lemonade, and offer fruit, baked potatoes, yogurt, and/or salads. When I'm feeling kinda yucky, I get a junior frosty or shake, and sip on it instead - lots of calories, but the milk is better (protein/vitamins) than not having anything!!

Fries are SOOOO a thing of the past for me!!! I have to admit that I continue to steal one from the bag from time to time, which ruins my chances of eating anything else for the meal (that pain totally ruins my appetite!!!)

~cheri

I can not eat one bite of any kind of french fry! (Thank goodness) That is the control I need.

When I was first banded without proper restriction I could eat mashed potatoes or baked potatoes... NO MORE! Another great thing for me!

I spend more time running my kids from here to there than I'd like to admit, so fast food is a given for me. I will only go to Wendy's, Chik-Fil-A, and Arby's though. I have found that chicken nuggets at these places go down just fine (at least 2 or 3 with excessive chewing, anyways), all have diet lemonade, and offer fruit, baked potatoes, yogurt, and/or salads. When I'm feeling kinda yucky, I get a junior frosty or shake, and sip on it instead - lots of calories, but the milk is better (protein/vitamins) than not having anything!!

Fries are SOOOO a thing of the past for me!!! I have to admit that I continue to steal one from the bag from time to time, which ruins my chances of eating anything else for the meal (that pain totally ruins my appetite!!!)

~cheri

Thanks for the tips. I have found Chik-Fil-A's nuggest go down well and their kids meal isn't too expensive. Abry's chicken has a lot of breading so I've been scared to try it... I've also had a frosty and it went down great but I'm trying to avoid it since it's so much suger. I sometimes get just a choc. milk instead.

I'm still scared of salads but I think I'm ready to try them.

I get the fruit parfait at Mcdonalds....though I was just told yesterday by the nutritionist that it has too much sugar and I shouldn't eat it if its not ff and sugar free. Its 120 calories, without the granola, and 160 calories with. I think it has like 8 or 9 grams of Protein. I have kids and while I avoid fast food as much as possible its just not able to avoid it totally. I will probally continue to eat the fruit parfait as I feel its the healthiet choice for me there.

I can't eat french fries there either anymore, and I'm very grateful for that.