So yesterday I forgot my well thought out, nicely packed lunch on the kitchen counter and at lunch time was scrambling for something to eat. I decided to go to Taco Time and order one chicken Lite Taco because I could just eat the insides and have a pretty good size serving of chicken with a little cheese, lettuce, and tomato. I walked up to the counter and ordered "One Chicken Lite Taco please" with what I assume was a pleasant and normal look on my face.... when all hell broke loose! The guy at the counter asked what I would like with that and when I said nothing, he commented that "NOBODY only eats one taco!" His coworker friend overheard this, and had to put her two cents in because apparently I had grown antennas and was now an alien at the counter... She said "seriously? Are you for real?" and began laughing. Then a person standing there waiting for their order said something about the food being pretty expensive at Taco Time in an effort to rescue me I think... I purposely paid with a $20 and walked out feeling like a giant weirdo!

Have any of you guys had such a dramatic reaction to the smaller amount of food you eat after surgery? I knew people probably noticed but this made it really crystal clear to me.... and what's funny... I couldn't even finish all of that chicken! LOL

I have that problem with drinks. I was told not to drink 30 minutes before, during, or 30 minutes after a meal. One time I went to a restaurant with my husband and kids. We ordered at the counter and I told her no drink for me. She looked at me like I just grew a 2nd head. I told her no thank you and my kids and I went to find a seat and I left my husband to pay. When he got to the table he handed me a glass. I asked him what that was for. He said the lady thought I might need even if it was just water. If I say no thank then no thank you.

That's like the day after new year's. I Water aerobics class was canceled so I decided I wasn't going to the gym but would take a 30 min walk instead. To talk myself into walking I promised I would treat myself. I walked to the nearby bodega, bought 1 mini resse's cup. The guy looked at my like I was crazy just buying 1. LOL I ate that the walked back home.

ALL.THE.TIME.

I order one steak taco, no shell, at my favorite restaurant.

I order one slider and remove the bun at the BBQ place.

I order a side of Beans and cheese when I am out for Mexican quite often.

I ask for two slices of cheese and two slices of lunchmeat all cut very thin at the deli counter.

My salad bar container at the grocery usually costs less than $1.25.

There is no shame in my game. I leave the Water cup I didn't ask for on the counter, and I usually ask for a take out box, too. To hell with anyone who doesn't like what I order. I didn't ask for their opinion anyways.

I usually just order a Water, then do not drink it...I find it easier than saying "Yes, I'm sure, nothing to drink. Yes, I'm sure" :-)

The 1st time I went out with my family to a restaurant, I ordered the "light plate", which was just a taco with some Guac on the side. The waiter took my order, then leaned close and said quietly, "Um...I wanted to make sure you knew, the Lite Plate is veeeery small...not much food at all." I was quite amused and just said, "Yep, that's OK". He looked very confused as he walked away. I didn't even eat the whole thing, and ended up boxing some of it at the end.

LOL I have the same problem with drinks. We were out the other day and I even had the manager come by and ask why it was my server didn't bring me a drink. haha. My husband said you should just ask for a Water and leave it, but I hate to waste.

One of my favorite eats out is Cracker Barrel. I get 4 grilled chicken tenderloins (these were a favorite of mine before surgery too) and I can only eat two very slowly, and then take the other two home. Both times now I can see the waitress/waiter with a weird look on their face. LOL I don't care!!

I ate 4 tacos last night. I can't wait to have your problem LOL! I want a pic of the stomach they remove just so when people start passing judgement I can pull out my phone and show it to then. I bet then they would just ring up the one damn taco and shut up! Hell, they advertise a price for one so SOMEBODY is gonna eat just one taco!!!

Edited January 12, 201511 yr by laurenella82

I got a strange look at Chick Fil A when I ordered one scrambled egg... the cashier was like "that's not much" I just laughed and said I would happy to eat half of it. lol. Also the first time I went out to eat with my in laws we went to cracker barrel and I ordered the grilled chicken kids meal my mother in law just kind looked at me as it took me forever just to eat one tender lol