So, tomorrow I'll be 3 weeks post op and on Saturday, I'll be 35. Of course, everyone wants to do some type of bday dinner so any advice on where to go or what to eat this early on?? The tradition has always been Olive Garden but that clearly won't be happening.....

Hello, I'm. Getting sleeves on dec.9th and on dec. 11th is my bday... I know I can't party at all.. Good luck and happy birthday!!!

What I have done at restaurants is order Soup but ask just for the broth. They actually do it for you so maybe that is an option. I get a funny look but they are more then willing I have done it at islands for the Tortilla Soup and at Claim Jumper for the onion soup. Happy Birthday

Thanks. I know the funny look. I was at an autumn festival and wanted something to drink so I asked a million questions about the hot chocolate and hot apple cider. It's funny to see their faces

At week three I was still on soft foods, so if you do not want to mash up stuff in front of people, I agree with the suggestion about soup. Almost any restaurant has some kind of soup. Assuming that the people you are dining with are aware that you have recently had surgery, they shouldn't be alarmed. If you do not want Jello and whip cream for dessert, then let your guests have whatever, and you take a rain check for about six months out from now. I wish you the best. Happy Birthday.

Olive Garden has good soup. Why can't you still go to The Olive Garden and just order soup?

I only eat the Zuppa Toscano so I'm not sure if I'm ready for all that