I have never heard this until the other day. A friend of mine said that after you have any kind of bariatric surgery, the surgeon gives you an ID type of card to say that you had the surgery. If you present the card at a restaurant, they are supposed to allow you to order off the children's menu.

Has anyone else heard of this?

i personally was never told that but i have read it on this site before that people have been given cards for exactly that reason.

I have never heard this until the other day. A friend of mine said that after you have any kind of bariatric surgery' date=' the surgeon gives you an ID type of card to say that you had the surgery. If you present the card at a restaurant, they are supposed to allow you to order off the children's menu.

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Yes I have one as well as everyone else sleeved with Dr. Alvarez. I haven't used it yet because I'm a chef and like to know everything I put into my food and don't really trust restaurants anymore. Not that they're bad but I don't need the extra calories or salt of something hidden in the recipe and I'm not one to question

That's awesome! I had no idea!

I've got one, but it was so poorly done, that it looks like a really bad kindergarten craft project.

Thinking that comment over, it's not fair to kindergarten art projects.

It's the most ghetto card ever!

I've heard of them and some of my friends that Are sleeved have one, but my surgeon said "just order an appetizer"-- and I think he's right

For the most part the childrens menu may not be the healthiest options...

I am not sure I like the card idea. I am choosing wls. Not the restaurants fault I can't finish a portion.

I have heard of this, but more often in the Lap-band surgery. I have heard of them using it to order off the children's menu as well as getting the kid's rate at a buffet instead of having to pay full price.

I have not gotten one from my surgeon, but it would come in handy some times, although I don't know if I would feel comfortable letting every server know about my surgical history.

I received a card as well, but have found that many restaurants, especially chain like Ruby Tuesday and Texas Roadhouse do not honor them. In fact I got rejected often enough I just don't bother and by an appetizer or don't eat .

I agree the children's menus are not healthy. Fried chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs. I just thought that it was a nice idea as an option. I know it depends on the restaurant as to what is on their kid's menu. Those aren't my favorite foods anyway.

I'd rather have a meal and a take out container with leftovers for a few days. appetizers is a good idea.

The children's menus are never healthy and always full of fried things. I never noticed this until after the surgery. I don' t get this? Is fried food all children will eat nowadays? I don't remember being like this. Go figure!

Even though i have the card, i rarely use it. Most waiters give me a bewildered look and are not very helpful. So i end up picking something high in Protein off the menu. Sometimes my wife will share with me, but most of the time not (future sleever). Do not vet me wrong, she supports my food choices 100% post surgery, but she still wants to eat what she desires. Lol. If there is too much for me ( usually the case) i just eat 3-4 oz and save the rest for another time. This approach usually works really well, prevents waiters from being pulled out of their routine and gives me complete and utter power to control my own eating habits and choose food that works for me. Good luck!

I got mine today! That is back of card... Front is an " in case of emergency" card stating that I have a gastric sleeve and what it is with my surgical groups name n phone number!!!

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I just order healthier things off the menu & take home my leftovers for another meal or two OR my husband eats my leftovers...

The children's menus are never healthy and always full of fried things. I never noticed this until after the surgery. I don' t get this? Is fried food all children will eat nowadays? I don't remember being like this. Go figure!

Even though i have the card' date=' i rarely use it. Most waiters give me a bewildered look and are not very helpful. So i end up picking something high in Protein off the menu. Sometimes my wife will share with me, but most of the time not (future sleever). Do not vet me wrong, she supports my food choices 100% post surgery, but she still wants to eat what she desires. Lol. If there is too much for me ( usually the case) i just eat 3-4 oz and save the rest for another time. This approach usually works really well, prevents waiters from being pulled out of their routine and gives me complete and utter power to control my own eating habits and choose food that works for me. Good luck![/quote']

Most kids menus are, where I work we have chk tenders and u have an option of fried or grilled , quinoa mac n chs, u can get a kids burger no bun, gluten free pizza and sides we have fries, sweet potato fries (we can bake them) fruit and a quinoa salad. We deal with a lot of people with dietary needs and always accommodate, we are the greenest restaurant in the USA