So im a month post op and my bday is sept 7th..im contemplating on going to a restaurant for the first time, but im not sure. Im kinda nervous about what to order if i went. What are some food choices that any of you have tried?

At <6 weeks post op I did refried beans with cheese and sour cream, egg drop soup/soup, or baked potato. After 6 weeks I could eat essentially anything, just not much of it or anything too greasy (or else I get a tummy ache). Early on I stuck with soft meats/ flaky fish/ etc, many places you can get em blackened or broiled. Just go slow! I can't eat 1/2 of a meal out. I decided early on I was still going to order what I wanted, not get a kids meal or appetizer/side just because I couldn't eat all of a real meal. I deserve real food, if I don't eat it all, oh well! I know it's a waste, but it's my money sooooo....(drives my 6'3, 190 pound dad CRAZY!!! He'll kill himself trying to finish what's on my plate, it's hysterical)

I went out at week 4 post op I didn't really want to but it was for my brother m laws birthday. They decided to go to Olive Garden (talk about carb central) I ordered off their "light" menu most placed have some type of menu like that. I got their herb crusted salmon with steamed broccoli. I ate about 4 bites and was done I had the left overs for 2 other meals. I can't say it was an enjoyable time though. See my family eat Pasta and other things I miss so bad it actually made me grumpy and I just didn't want to be there anymore. I get its your birthday but my advice to you is try to dodge restaurants for awhile. You are going to find out going out to eat is not so much of a treat anymore.

Highest Weight: 511lbs Pre Surgery: 435lbs Current Weight: 397

I went out at week 4 post op I didn't really want to but it was for my brother m laws birthday. They decided to go to Olive Garden (talk about carb central) I ordered off their "light" menu most placed have some type of menu like that. I got their herb crusted salmon with steamed broccoli. I ate about 4 bites and was done I had the left overs for 2 other meals. I can't say it was an enjoyable time though. See my family eat Pasta and other things I miss so bad it actually made me grumpy and I just didn't want to be there anymore. I get its your birthday but my advice to you is try to dodge restaurants for awhile. You are going to find out going out to eat is not so much of a treat anymore.

Highest Weight: 511lbs Pre Surgery: 435lbs Current Weight: 397

I went out about a month post op for my mom's bday. I feel you. We went to Joe's Crab Shack but I wasn't able to have anything besides water! I had a stricture so couldn't even enjoy the lovely seafood. I watched everyone feast on lobster, shrimp, and crab legs. They were all good Protein choices but stricture prevented any solids at that time. I know you know feel- sitting there watching them feast made hate being there. I wanted to cry.

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I don't have an issue eating with other people. I eat a bite or two, talk, eat a bite. I can stretch a meal out just as long as the normal folks and enjoy the company. The key (for me) is to not focus on the food but instead focus on the social aspect of the meal out. I hope you find peace with this and can eventually enjoy and evening out with the family.

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 200.6

If your planning on going to a chain this might help

http://bariatricdiningout.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/olive-garden/

Thanks guys! I dont have an issue with sitting by others while they eat...its more a social thing for me as well..

My family are all such brats. The son, father, and brother all offer advice on what I should order based on what they want to mooch off my plate. I think, if I couldn't eat with my family, I'd be lost....that would be REALLY hard for me!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 200.6

I am 3 months out and have been out to eat numerous times. At first I tried ordering my own food, but I can't do leftovers since surgery so I just mooch off everyone's plate. I only eat about 4 bites of food at any meal, so it isn't worth ordering my own food.

It's a real challenge going to a restaurant post-op. Most times, I stare like a blind bat at the menu not knowing what to order. I usually end up with soup of the day, grilled chicken salad (I can only eat the chicken, rest gets played with), fruit from the salad bar, or Mac and cheese.

I'm a very cheap date these days.