So my hubby n i got in a little disagreement yesterday b/c i rather not go out 2 eat. But prior to surgery we always went out. So need suggestions on best restaurants to go to including drive thru and what foods to order ( w/o chicken still cant tolerate it) and u can only go to a diner so many times for eggs and wendys for chili lol . Thanks in advance

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I love egg drop Soup in the early stages after surgery. Now its hot and sour soup plus a shrimp or scallops dish eating a few pieces of seafood. (All chinese) then mexican...there are some yummy mexican Soups...or refried Beans and cheese.....enchiladas made with cheese...can eat about a fourth of one.

Mediterranian foof...hummus...babaganashe....and numerous other pureed choices.

Lol we just had this disagreement too! I HATE HATE HATE paying more than $5.00 for me to eat out I find myself ordering a side of cottage cheese. And it's a hard adjustment for the hubby because we always ate out. If we were shopping, going to the movies, on a date night, or just not in the mood to cook we ate out.

But the funny part is I eat Wendy's chili all the time because its less than $2 and it's 17 grams of Protein.

When we go out I look turnkey burgers to order the patty with cheese, I look for soups without bacon, I look for sides of shrimp, shrimp cocktails.

Lots of luck! -Jenn

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I am 8 months out and can eat most anything in small quantities. I do like soup. Also I try to share my meal. I love seafood...or if steak...a filet minion. (Its soft and chews easy...) I like salad. I try to get it with protein in it. (Shrimp preferred) protein with sauce is a must. No bread. Minimal carbs. I give all but a tablespoon or so to the person I am sharing the meal with. (Potatos or rice for example)

My go to meal is seafood based, preferably scallops. With a nice soup as an appetizer.

Turkey burgers and most hamburgers still kill me. Sit in my stomach like a rock.

We went to a steak house as a family and I got the soup and then ate 2 bites of my husbands steak. Soup is usually my go to. We have a hamburger place here called Rons and I always get the small chili and eat about half of it. My husband orders a med chili and then eats the rest of mine. Cheap date night always under $10. Its great!!!!

Try to change your date night to bowling or skating or the movies. Most of my activities ar centered around going out to eat too, so I try to do other things that won't get me in trouble!! Good Luck

We are cheap dates!

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I have this same issue! From the Midwest so our entertainment always includes dinner.. I have found that I eat fish best. I can eat chicken or beef ( steak is still hard) but I feel full after 2 bites. I love the lunch portion tilapia blackened at red lobster. I can eat close to half of the fish and a few bites of broccoli. I take home the rest for lunch the next day.

Outback's shrimp is yummy. Hubby can order meal & add on the shrimp for you or you can order shrimp appetizer.

My program gives us a card that explains our pouches only hold about 8 oz, and asks for permission for us to order off the kids menu or seniors menu. I use it even though I haven't had surgery yet, and every restaurant has let me order what I want

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I have this card too but there is nothing good on a kids menu. Most consist of breaded chicken nuggets, burger, corn dog, or Mac and cheese. I could the seniors menu but its a constant tug of war with me just not wanting to spend more than 5 bucks since I don't eat it all. We went to eat last night and I order a shrimp side with 6 of them it was perfect I ate a small bite of the hubby's mashed potatoes.

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I have this card too but there is nothing good on a kids menu. Most consist of breaded chicken nuggets' date=' burger, corn dog, or Mac and cheese. I could the seniors menu but its a constant tug of war with me just not wanting to spend more than 5 bucks since I don't eat it all. We went to eat last night and I order a shrimp side with 6 of them it was perfect <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I ate a small bite of the hubby's mashed potatoes.

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I def. agree on the kids menu thing... Applebee's actually let me order a half entree and pay like $4-$5 less for it...

I usually just order what ever it is i normally get but sub my sides for fruit and veggies, or something the hubby wants extra of. Then I box about 70% of my meal as soon as it comes to the table. I love left overs for lunch. Or I try to find something I like on the seniors menu and box about half of it. If they give me trouble I just tell them I have a medical card that explains why I'd like a smaller portion and if they'd like to see it.

I usually just order what ever it is i normally get but sub my sides for fruit and veggies' date=' or something the hubby wants extra of. Then I box about 70% of my meal as soon as it comes to the table. I love left overs for lunch. Or I try to find something I like on the seniors menu and box about half of it. If they give me trouble I just tell them I have a medical card that explains why I'd like a smaller portion and if they'd like to see it.[/quote']

How do you get the card?

Great thread, my husband and I went out to eat frequently so it's been a little bit of a challenge for us now that we can't. We wanted to hit the chinese buffet and I was going to get soup, but couldn't justify $9.99 for 1/2 a cup of soup.