I was just wondering if anyone knows if they have such a thing like a medical card to prove that you have a very small stomach, so would be able to show so places would allow you to pay as a child . I remember when i had the lap band we had that?

Yes I have one. It was provided by my surgeon.

I'll have to ask at my next appointment in 2 weeks

My surgeon gave me one of those. It looks like a business card and says:

"This person has had surgery and is required by doctor's orders to restrict the quantity and types of food eaten. Please allow her/him to order a smaller portion or make a selection from your children's menu."

my card pretty much has the same wording as Miss Mac. it also looks like a business card.

Keep in mind that not all businesses will honor it. DH nor I have tried using ours yet. We either share a meal or bring home leftovers. If I order take out (like Applebee's carside to go) I just order a kids entree for myself.

I've never found a need for it. I either order an appetizer, cup of soup, share an entree or take home leftovers. The children's menu rarely contains anything I'd want to eat anyways.....not many high protein/low carb choices. And if I ever want something special or a smaller entree I just order it, no one has ever asked for "proof" of my surgery.

I got one in my pre op classes but I haven't used it. I don't order and eat from my husbands plate if we go out to eat

I got one in my pre op classes but I haven't used it. I don't order and eat from my husbands plate if we go out to eat

This is my plan. Some restaurants charge a plate sharing fee but it's a lot cheaper than ordering a full meal.