I'm nearly 2 months post op. I haven't dined out or drank alcohol for over 2 months. Next week I have to travel for work. I'll be out of the safety of my own environment. ANY ADVISE PLEASE. What should I eat? What should I drink? I don't want going out to eat with coworkers to be an issue. I don't want them staring at me wondering how much or what I'll eat. How do I painlessly order from a restaurant with confidence?

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I usually order a couple of meat-based appetizers or small plates -- seared scallops, beef carpaccio, meatballs, wings, whatever the restaurant has on offer. Pick at both of them. Alternatively, order some sort of grilled meat entree (salmon, chicken, steak) and just ignore whatever comes as a carb-based side.

If anyone comments on what you are eating, or how much, just say that your doctor has you on a strict low carb, low calorie diet because you need to lose weight. Really, most people will not notice or comment on your food choices (doing so is really incredibly rude) but if they do, invoking your doctor and your health, in a polite way, will shut them up and keep them from trying to talk you into ordering dessert or something.

Stick with drinking water, or coffee or tea if allowed. If anyone says something like "not a glass of wine?" or "no drinking?" just say, no, doctor's orders, I can't have that right now.

You're right! Thank you !

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chicken Caesar salad is on almost every menu. It is easy to just pick the chicken out and move the salad around. You are 2 months so you can probably barely eat the amount of chicken, but you can make a big show of it and it will look like you are eating more.

First thing when you arrive on your trip, find some Protein shakes/bars to keep in your room/purse.

I've been out many times and people don't really lay attention to what you are eating. Just as long as you have something. I usually order an appetizer or a salad with chicken. And just because someone else is having a drink doesn't mean you have to have one.

I agree with what's been said. I usually order something mostly Protein. chicken or Fish and then just ask for veggies with it no Pasta, potatoes or rolls. I say I am working with a nutritionist and need to stick to my plan. I order a Water and just take a little sip or two. For the most part people don't notice that much. Make sure you pack lots of protein Snacks though in case you are out and about or stuck in meetings. Be prepared. Bring a refillable water bottle. I am really bad about drinking my water when I travel for business. I don't know why.

Good luck-You got this

LA

I did a bowl of Soup early on. No one said a thing.