Restaurants often serve high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat foods that fit into your weight loss surgery diet very well.

What do you do when you are figuring out what to order at a restaurant?

Mark your answer and share your own suggestions in the discussion below!

I don't restrict carbs, but I check anything I'm considering ordering on Lose It first. I then decide on what to order based on the healthiest option and least calories. I also order a half portion whenever possible.

Restaurants often serve high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat foods that fit into your weight loss surgery diet very well.

What do you do when you are figuring out what to order at a restaurant?

Mark your answer and share your own suggestions in the discussion below!

For me eating out is a treat. I don't want to revert to OLD BAD HABITS. I try to have healthier choices, which include chicken, fish, and meat. I also, attempt to have them prepared either grilled or baked. But I do restrict on the carbs. I save those for the NEED occasions. I'll also, request a double on the vegetable instead of potatoes, and usually the restaurants have no problem with that. I've removed the rolls from the table, and the waitress usually rolls her eyes too. I look for things which are made without carbs. No Pasta, no sandwiches, and sadly no burgers either. I've only had one burger since i started my journey.

I order appetizers as meals many times.

I order what looks good, but that has changed dramatically since surgery. If I order any type of burger, I leave the bun behind, and take home whatever meat I can't finish. I don't restrict carbs, but find that the bread takes up too much room in my already limited stomach capacity. Sometimes, if there is a salad on the menu that I love, I'll order it as is (my favorite is Sheila's Cashew Chicken Salad at the Cheesecake Factory), but get the dressing on the side. Overall, as long as I listen closely for the band signal, and abide by it, I can eat just about anything.

I also ask for extra veggies , don't have any bread and if there is something I don't think is good I give it to the other people I a with as everybody I know , knows I a banded so they understand and we have a good time .

i order grilled anything. i restrict carbs but will eat a 1/2 of grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo but i do pay very close attention to my band telling me i'm full. i believe that we all should be following a low fat, sugar free, low cal. diet. most restaurants will adapt to what you ask for.

I always go for the lean Protein or fish dishes, or ask to have a special dish prepared the way I would like it.

I never have an issue eating only the protein, I never eat the bread or macaroni salads that come to the table and often times ask the server to take it away.

If the dinner is very large I eat the portion I am comfortable with for my band and take the rest home. Often I am able to make a couple of meals out of one dinner.

If I am out with my husband who is also banded often times we will share the full meal with each other. Very cost effective as well I might add!

Guy, I will do that with wings! and that's when I splurge.

I have found since surgery restaurants to be a waste of money for me as I can only eat a small portion , a lot of times even the apps are not suitable as there are a lot of deep fried or bready items .The times I have ordered I stick to fish of chicken and order it with veggies

I have found since surgery restaurants to be a waste of money for me as I can only eat a small portion

Since surgery, I've learned to keep a cooler in the car for leftovers. We don't always go straight home after eating, so this way I don't have to waste good food.

I have not had a fill so I don't have much restriction and can eat anything I want. I limit my eating out to once a week at most and only on my "cheat day" when I allow myself up to 1000 extra calories. This day is usually Saturday or Sunday. I usually make a healthier meal selection like grilled chicken of some sort but I do enjoy the appetizer as well. My favorite is going out for mexican food and having chips and salsa.... I work hard all week staying focused on my goals and eating clean and my cheat day is great. This Saturday I plan to eat a bacon cheeseburger for a late lunch/early dinner. Haven't had one in months....we'll see how it goes! LOL

Whenever possible, I preplan what to order, and avoid the menu altogether. I LOVE salads, so my go to meal is some kind of salad with grilled chicken, or shrimp, and I ALWAYS get the dressing on the side. I also ask for a box right away, because I know I'll have leftovers. I do enjoy dessert if I budget it into my calories for the day (hello, pumpkin cheesecake from Olive Garden!), but now I get one dessert and share with my family of 5.

I'm only 2 and a half months post op so I'm OVERWHELMED when I read menus. I usually go for fish or soup.... But at home I'm able to eat just about anything.... Give or take a few things here and there.

I just order side orders that I know I can eat that's low calorie like veggies or eggs.

Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I eat out a real lot. Usually I have a salad with protein and veggie. I love grilled salmon and green beans. At Italian restaurants sometimes I have pasta and meatballs. I have the crust of really good bread at restaurants. Last night I was really really bad. I had bread (the crust) dunked in oil with cheese, cheese pizza and coconut shrimp. Today I am really really good.

Thursday night I am having dinner with about 20 people at a Mexican restaurant and I hate Mexican food. I looked on line and most likely will have a burger without the roll.

I never have breakfast at restaurants any more. I use to eat breakfast out 4-6 times a week. Now it's a protein shake only.

Tomorrow night I am going out also, belated birthday dinner with my brother for Chinese food. See I eat out a real lot.