I am six weeks out and have lost an amazing 30 pounds. During the past 6 weeks and even on my pre op diet I have not really eat out at all. Well I am getting ready to go to vacation for a week to Aruba and I am going to be eating out every night. I am excited about going but nervous about eating out. What should I order? What do most of you who are on regular diets eat when you go out?

Go with protein first always. Chicken, fish, lean meat. Then some veggies. Go easy on deserts. And have so much fun!!

Aruba?! Sounds great to me!! At six weeks, you should be at least on soft solids and I imagine that Aruba will have tons of great seafood for you to try! Concentrate on your Protein and getting your Water in and you should do great.

I'm jealous of your vacation! Enjoy!!

I went on vacation to Florida April 1-7. I didn't weigh myself the whole time. I just followed the protein first rule and lots of water. I had lost 3 pounds I discovered when I weighed myself back home.. Lots of walking at Busch Gardens and fighting the surf with granddaughters at Siesta Key Beach no doubt brought about the suprising results.

Aww, Gman, Too bad we couldn't manage to meet up while you and the family were down here! That would have been great!

I am still in the liquid phase but husband and I went out for a long walk last night and afterwards we went out or dinner. I ordered a bowl of soup (should have ordered the cup... I have so much left over) and I asked them to put it in the blender for me and they did without hesitation. I actually had to have them bring over a cup of hot water the thin it ut. but it tasted great. small non-chain restaurants are usually very accomodating. good luck :-)

I'm with Lissa.....if you eat seafood then I would eat as much of that as possible. I live on fish these days. At 6 weeks I would do seared fish if it was firmer fish like tuna because its moist & easy to get down or white fish which is naturally really moist. Also shellfish. It's all so high in protein, low in cals, fat & good for you! I'm so jealous!!!! Have fun!!

One word - sashimi.

Thanks for all of your advice. I'm on my way as we speak !

so jealous :-) I came here to say what everyone else did about the fish and Protein first -- with a warning: Stay away from those fruity tropical drinks. Have pieces of real fruit if you can manage it,

Have fun!