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JohnGraySmiley    88

JohnGraySmiley
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Hi All,

Has anyone else been given a Bariatric Surgery food "card" to give to your server at restaurants so you'll be able to order smaller portions? I was given one signed by my surgeon at my 3month post-op appt last Monday and I'm wondering how well it has worked for ppl, if at all.

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JohnGraySmiley    88

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I haven't tried mine, mostly because it allows me to order from the kids menu and its a little hard to find healthy things on the kids menu.

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Oh. Yes, you are right..see I didn't even think of that! Where are you located in the US? I'm trying to see how popular this is. I'm in NC and my friend who recently had a bypass has one as well. I'm really private about my surgery so I only foresee myself using it, if I ever have to, with my family. I don't think I'll ever use it while on a work lunch. Thanks!

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Bufflehead    6,358

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No, I order from the appetizer menu or take home leftovers. Not interested in discussing my medical history with complete strangers.

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LoveAlwaysKia    37

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I was given one the day I was discharged. I haven't used mine yet but I know other people who have and they said restaurants are familiar with the cards and they have had no problems ordering kid's meals or getting senior citizens discounts.

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JohnGraySmiley    88

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I was given one during my hospital stay. I won't use it because even with the larger portion I can take it home for several other meals.

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That's typically what happens now when I order sides. Thanks

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No, I order from the appetizer menu or take home leftovers. Not interested in discussing my medical history with complete strangers.

Lol! Agreed!

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NikkiDoc    312

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I have mentioned it at a couple of places and they had no problems with me ordering from the children's menu or lunch menu. They didn't even need to see the card.

Firebirds has a nice children's menu that includes grilled chicken or grilled fish. I have used it there a few times.

Mostly I just get appetizers or take home left overs. I will also split meals with friends, hubby or co-workers.

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dede0314    356

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I received one and haven't used it and don't plan on it. I order appetizers or a meal and share it with someone, or just take home the left overs. For the most part there is nothing healthy on the kid's menu. And like someone else said I prefer not to share my medical history with strangers.

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lexiemustang    268

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I have one - it states to let me order half portions or off the kid's menu due to being a bariatric patient. I didn't use it at first (pride I guess), but in the last 6 months I've begun using it quite a bit because I'm tired of the endless stream of leftovers in my kitchen. I haven't been to a restaurant that has given me a hard time about it.

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Dub    9,922

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We have them at my surgeon's office.

I never bothered.

I'll order what I want, box up leftovers for a later meal or simply share at the table.

Cards, coupons and such aren't worth the aggravation to me. Plus....I don't care to have to break out the "card" with the waiter.....then have to have them check with their manager.....and go through all that hassle.

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ppressey24    254

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Hi All,

Has anyone else been given a Bariatric Surgery food "card" to give to your server at restaurants so you'll be able to order smaller portions? I was given one signed by my surgeon at my 3month post-op appt last Monday and I'm wondering how well it has worked for ppl, if at all.

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They should be able to allow you to order ofd the kids menu or if they dont then just ask for a togo box when you order, that way you can just put your food in the box and only leave out what youre going to eat

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DaisyAmy    561

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Like the others, I have one but don't care to use it.

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