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1. Where do I get gas x strips? I could only find the chew tabs at Target.

2. For dining out post op my coordinator gave me a card to present at restaurants if a waiter gives a hard time about ordering a child's order or half portion. Has anyone ever encountered the need for this? I hope I never need to use it!

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I don't know about the waiter thing. I hope that wouldn't be an issue! I do know that Walmart has the gas strips. You can buy them online if you can't find them in store.

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I found them at wallgreens.

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I won't use the card' date=' personally. I will either order appetizers, Soup or from the sides menu, or I will take home leftovers. I want everything to be as normal as possible.[/quote']

I don't think I will use it. It just seems goofy and awkward.

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Walmart! They are life savers! & I order reg meals & bring them home & hubby appreciates them for lunch the next day!

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I don't think I will use it. It just seems goofy and awkward.

Yup. I don't want to explain to a teen bopper server or anyone at my table who doesn't know. My only exception may be Texas de Brazil as I will never get $50 worth. I believe they will charge gastric patients a kid price with the card.

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What did this card say?

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Fred Meyer for gas strips, I've heard. And the card is a personal choice. I didn't get or want one with my band and I won't either when I'm revised to sleeve.

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What did this card say?

The card has the hospital logo and says this person has had weight loss surgery please allow them to order off child's menu or a smaller portion.

Something to that effect. I just don't want to draw the extra attention!

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The card says please honor this persons request for a child's portion. This person has a surgically reduced stomach.

I'm hoping people are nice enough without the card and accommodating. I think most places would be.

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Fred Meyer for gas strips' date=' I've heard. And the card is a personal choice. I didn't get or want one with my band and I won't either when I'm revised to sleeve.[/quote']

Thanks! We have Ralphs here in Ca, same co. I will check today!

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Also ask your doc if you can use chewable, I'm asking on Thursday. They are easier to find and the mint isn't bad at all and if you chew chew chew its dissolved before you swallow..

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