Are people still able to eat out post op? If so, how do you do it? Sugessions on particular restaurants or any other thougjts?

I had this on Friday night when we went out for our anniversary. It is an appetiser of crispy pork with scampi, pickled cucumber and radish, and avocado. It was DIVINE. I didn't finish the cucumber.

Wow it looks delish can you have pork as protein ?

I went to dinner at Cafe Rio last night - we needed something quick and I didn't plan ahead to eat at home...

I ordered a Single Taco Meal - I had my taco made with roast beef and had them hold the rice, but would like pinto Beans on the side.

I ate the inside of the taco which included cheese, the roast beef and some lettuce topped off with some pico. I ate some of the beans, but not a lot - maybe one tablespoon. I even ate some of the shell, but knowing I don't feel well after I eat a lot of carbs, I took it easy. I was completely satisfied.

Wow it looks delish can you have pork as Protein ?

It was delish!

Yes, I can have pork as protein. I am 20 months post OP so there isn't really anything I 'can't' have, though there are still some things that don't agree with me.

A good go to at any place is a grilled chicken sandwich minus the bread. I eat the lettuce and tomato as a salad on the side when I'm able to. Didn't really eat out until after 7 weeks post op though.

My fitness will tell you calories and protein available in most fast food places!!!!

My fitness will tell you calories and protein available in most fast food places!!!!

My fitness pal!!!

My fitness will tell you calories and protein available in most fast food places!!!!

My fitness will tell you calories and protein available in most fast food places!!!!

My fitness.pal

I eat at McDonald's everyday!!! I get a 100 calorie parfait!!!!

I ordered from Jimmy Johns last night and got an Unwich for the first time. Same sandwich, no bread, wrapped in lettuce...it was actually pretty good. I felt like a sap paying that much for the sandwich! LOL

Since my original post, I have to say that I am enjoying dining out more. I like to go to restaurants that serve tapas - small portions that are shared across the table such as Nordstrom's Blue Stove. I enjoy grilled scallops served over a salad. I also occaisionally go to 5 Guys and get a bunless cheese burger with mushrooms, pepper, onions and A1 sauce. I also go to Chipotle and get a burrito bowl, no rice, double Beans and pork (carnitas). I did just manage to eat a chicken quesadilla - all of the "fast food" items I get at least 2 meals out of. So, definately, my options are getting better with time.