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I hurt the restaurants feeling...

Needed a shopping break so went to my favorite mexican restaurant. Ordered the 3 shredded chicken tacos...then I'd have dinner for a couple days! Saving a ton on food! So I ate my 1 taco, didn't touch the water or chips and asked for a box. My waiter, bless his heart, was so worried. "Did you not like it? Can I bring you something else, do you want some warmer chips? Hotter salsa, cheese dip? Bottled water? He was do distraught. I didn't want to explain myself obviously so I assured him everything was delicious, which it was, and left. Poor guy was absolutely wringing his hands....

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  • I'm very open about my sleeve. You would be amazed at how helpful waitstaff can be with suggestions on what to eat. I've only had positive responses. A lot of waitstaff are already aware of bariatric

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  • Hahaha, your post title made me laugh. I don't eat much of the food I eat when we go out because I tend to get sick, so servers are always concerned I didn't like the food. I just generally tell the

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Also, did everyone get a bariatric surgery card to provide to restaurants in order to be able to order from a children's menu or smaller portioned menu? And if so, did it actually work for you? I am not quite to the point of trying to use it yet, but just curious.

Yes! the nurse coordiinator of the surgical program at the hospital popped in just as I was leaving to give me a laminated card that has a medical alert on one side, and the restaurant request on the other side!

@@ylluz I am doing well and am currently on creamed soups and just started some soft foods.

@@nomorechubbybutt63 I was thinking apps sounded a lot more appealing than kids meals anyway haha

Good I start soft foods sunday I tried some soft like once but I am too scare so I will wait is tough and sometimes forget and drink too fast
I did get a card to carry and present to restaurants. I haven't ventured out yet. I'm having some difficulty with puréed right now ???? I also have some pains on both sides of my torso area ... How are things going for you ?

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