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?

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When I'm good, I try to order the most healthy items I can & "when the Devil made do it" I eat whatever I want! For years I have eaten mostly good when dining out and still got fat by eating to much GOOD food.

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The other day my husband asked where I wanted to eat for my birthday. I said a restaurant that is closed Then we recalled what I use to order. First we would eat 2 baskets of crackers with butter. Then we would each have 6 jumbo coconut shrimp. Then I would eat a big ass porter house steak. Yes I ate all that.

So the band has saved me from that type of eating. We use to eat at that restaurant 1-2 times a week. Glad now it's closed.

I have found Chick-Fil-A to be the best fast food restaurant. Sometimes we have to eat on the go. Tonight was one of those nights. I got a grilled chicken wrap. 320 calories and 38 grams of protein. They'll ask what dressing you want on the side but I would just say NO to the dressing or if you absolutely have to have it go with fat free. I also like to get the grilled ckn nugget kids meal with fruit instead of waffle fries. Yummo!

We rarely go to restaurants but when we do they are usually vegan friendly. If there's a special occasion and it's at a place that is more on the unhealthier side, we eat before we go.

I actually do not enjoy restaurants anymore and would much prefer home cooking. When I do eat out I will do the protein and veggie and even that always taste like it is sweetened with sugar or salted. I suffer from edema on my legs and the sodium even the slightest bit does a number on me. I do enjoy a nice (Sorry CarolinaGirl) Salmon or grilled trout from time to time.

I actually do not enjoy restaurants anymore and would much prefer home cooking. When I do eat out I will do the Protein and veggie and even that always taste like it is sweetened with sugar or salted. I suffer from edema on my legs and the sodium even the slightest bit does a number on me. I do enjoy a nice (Sorry CarolinaGirl) Salmon or grilled trout from time to time.

Jim I order salmon a lot when out. I also make it at home at least once a week.

CG- I didn't eat salmon until I was at a party and thought it was swordfish. Since then I eat it all the time. I use bourbon sauce or an Asian sauce and make it crispy.

Sometimes appetizers, sometimes eat a bite or two off hubby's plate, love soups!

There has been a learning curve for sure! Initially, I would take my own to go container so I could immediately clear half of the plate. I hate it when servers or companions ask if there is something wrong with the food? When you say no, it usually does not end there,,,

Or if you don't want anything to drink, it really bothers everyone. I am working hard to not be a people pleaser!

Sometimes appetizers, sometimes eat a bite or two off hubby's plate, love soups!

There has been a learning curve for sure! Initially, I would take my own to go container so I could immediately clear half of the plate. I hate it when servers or companions ask if there is something wrong with the food? When you say no, it usually does not end there,,,

Or if you don't want anything to drink, it really bothers everyone. I am working hard to not be a people pleaser!

I totally understand about the drinks. Some one once said to just order Water and don't drink it. That way no one keeps asking if you want a drink.

I take home left overs all the time and don't care what anyone says. I also order from the children's menu. There is a local restaurant chain (Boston area) and their children's menu has salmon, grilled chicken and steak tips with fresh veggies. Their food is super!

I haven`t eaten out yet, but what about looking at the childrens menu? or having a starter as your main?

Well, since most of my family eat gluten free, we ask for either gluten free rolls or no rolls. Them my daughter, son and I have had lapband surgery, so when going with them, which is who I usually eat with, we order either 1/2 meals or off the appetizer menu. One time, we were at a DisneyWorld restaurant, and had their French onion soup, gluten free and then shared a very small desert. Both my son and I were quite satisfied!

First I usually check their nutritional information on line and start to make decisions well before I go to the restaurant. My dietician gave me a card so I can order off of the kids menu, the card verifies that I've had bariatric surgery. I usually order some kind of grilled Protein and double veggies. I'm feeling so good and looking fantastic, there isn't anything that is going to get in my way of reaching my goal.

^{I love Olive garden , and see it says garden so I can have as much salad my band will allow me , how ever if I get the zuppa tuscano soup I am in trouble because of the potato's , and I love the bread sticks but I can only have 2 quarter size bites then I will give it to someone else as even if I dunk it in the soup I know I will be in big trouble so I do try to stay away from the bread but I make my healthy choices and ask questions to make sure I also look at the calorie info as many places in California have to let us know about the nutrion and calorie count, so I am the one who chooses what I should or not should have and of course I like all kinds of food , but that;s how I got so unhealthy , so I choose to be healthy now , so I am a Adult and know what's good or bad for me lol, .}

You know I tried using my card for the lapband surgery that they give you at a couple of restaurants and they wouldn't let me do it - so I just don't bother anymore. But, I do order sides or soup when I go out and I do ok with that.

I typically use My Fitness Pal to see the impact of eating at xyz prior to going in the door. My wife has been on a non banded diet along with me and we have found that splitting meals works best. Even then a lot of times we will have a take home bag.

Meat and veggie and measure out approx. 4 oz and have them bring out a take home box for the other.