What do you do when you go to a place that has really expensive high sugar, no Protein food and you can't bring in your own food? I'm talking concerts, Water parks, amusement parks, zoos even?

Yesterday I had to eat a cliff bar and part of a Gatorade. By the time we left I felt exhausted just from not eating enough and having too many carbs.

Do you risk it and just bring your own food and hide it? I'm thinking that is the way to go. It's not like I'm trying to steal something, I have legitimate physical issues that preclude me from eating their gross food!

I even tried to eat a lot of protein before we left and a drank a lot of water. But with a sleeve there's only so much you can do!

Edited June 22, 201412 yr by greensleeve

If there is nothing worth eating, then I simply don't eat....my life no longer revolves around food..can take it or leave it, and hunger is never an issue with me as a bander....

If there is nothing worth eating, then I simply don't eat....my life no longer revolves around food..can take it or leave it, and hunger is never an issue with me as a bander....

You don't get low blood sugar?

I didn't feel hungry but I knew I needed some Protein.

If there is nothing worth eating, then I simply don't eat....my life no longer revolves around food..can take it or leave it, and hunger is never an issue with me as a bander....

You don't get low blood sugar?

I didn't feel hungry but I knew I needed some Protein.

I once took as much as 70 units of Lantus every night, plus oral meds throughout the day.....it is because I don't eat like I used to, lost much weight and exercise, that I take nothing for my Diabetes and my Blood Levels are always good....

Plus, no one said you can't snack....or drink...

I go into places that say "no outside food" with Snacks all the time, no problem, and no mention of a lawyer or "discrimination" needed. Most places are very accommodating to dietary restrictions and allergies, especially if you are firm but polite if asked.

I always carry beef Jerky, almonds and a Protein bar in my bag if I'm going to be out all day. I know I can buy Water to go with my flavor drops so I'm set. I carry my own because it's easier to track, I know what I'm getting, and it saves me a lot of money with no waste. I don't even attempt to hide my stash, it's unnecessary.

I've become an expert at "smuggling" my own diet-friendly snacks and bars into parks. I've resorted to putting snacks in a big tampon box inside my tote bag--no ones going to open it. If travelling with kids you can fill up one of those plastic refillable baby wipe containers, and they wouldn't question it. If it's a water park, try putting in in the middle of a folded/rolled towel, then just shove it in your bag with your other towels. I also think the doctor's letter's a great idea. We Do whatever we have to do, right? Good luck!