I just got scheduled for surgery on October 19. I'm extremely excited, nervous, etc. Hardest part has been scheduling for when I'm in town long enough!

One big point of nervousness for me is that I'm a frequent business traveler. Lots of grabbing meals in airports, client lunches - fancy client dinners and the like.

How have people handled frequent formal dinners? I imagine that initially I'll likely have to pack some Protein shakes - but goodness, there are LOTS of steak houses we go to.

If I'm within a handful of hours of my flight, I stop eating. Don't want to get stuck anywhere near take off. If I'm super hungry and just need something, I will get a Soup at Hand, or soup from one of the AP restaurants.

Client lunches - again, soup is always a safe choice. Or I at least start with soup, to help open up a bit. Then jsut eat whatever sounds good. I've been asked a few times if I feel ok, or if the food wasn't good. I either tell them I have the lap-band, or (when needed) just excuse it as "not terribly hungry."

Most steakhouses also have chicken, potatoes, vegetables, etc. I don't eat read meat, so I'm always looking for steak alternatives. I will go with soup, or chicken, or perhaps jsut an appetizer.

As for hotel meals - I nuke some turkey pepperoni & baggie it up.

When I travel I keep Protein bars and fruit in my bag. There's lots of airport food I can eat if I choose to. I can eat almost anything. As for steakhouses, I always order the smallest filet or split the large one with my DH with a side of potatoes or green veggie.

It won't be so hard after the first couple of weeks. You'll get in a groove.