I know if you have surgery in the states you can receive a card stating so for restaurants! Anyone know if we can get this in mx?

I don't have a card, but I've found that alot of waitstaff seem nonplussed about it and the restaurants are very accomodating. I've had a couple who wern't, and we just won't go there now. At the end of the day, I think they will either accomodate you, or they won't, regardless of whether or not you have a card.

I got one from Dr Alvarez.

what is a restaurant card

I didn't get any sort of card--I typically just order smaller, or I order something that I know will "keep" well, so we always end up with yummy left-overs. My husband and I are both sleevers, and we've gotten pretty good at ordering for more than one meal (what for other people IS only one meal but for us is more like three!). Dressings always on the side to keep salads from wilting, things that will reheat well, etc.

I didn't get any sort of card--I typically just order smaller, or I order something that I know will "keep" well, so we always end up with yummy left-overs. My husband and I are both sleevers, and we've gotten pretty good at ordering for more than one meal (what for other people IS only one meal but for us is more like three!). Dressings always on the side to keep salads from wilting, things that will reheat well, etc.

I absolutely LOVE leftovers. I've been eating BBQ all week from a meal I had on Sunday.

Good point about keeping the dressing on the side. Soggy salad grosses me out!

I've never run into any problem at a restaurant. I will order from the senior menu (kid's menu has crap usually), an appetizer, split with my husband or order a full meal and take it home.

The only time I would really show the card is if I happen to be invited to a buffet and I want the child's price. Even that's too much for the amount I eat.

Where do you get that card?

what is a restaurant card

It's a card from your doctor informing someone that you've had bariatric surgery and can only eat 3oz of food at a time. You would use this to order from the kids menu or at buffets to get the child rate.

go to this website, bookmark it so you can reprint when you loose it or it gets worn out

http://www.wlscenter.com/restaurant_card.htm

I got one from my doctor (not mexico) but I have only used it 1 time- because I only order an appetizer now and take 1/2 of it home- no need to explain anymore.. I just dont order or I pick from hubby's plethera of food....