I am 11 days post op. This wked we were invited out to breakfast which we did not go.. we came up w. A an excuse but of course l felt guilty..

I am not really eating at this point yet. Starting to introduce mushy food. Focusing on my fluids and protein shakes.. I have another two wks I believe when I will be able to start eating more foods..

I am starting to feel bad for my husband. I told him we can go out .. we will just go somewhere where I can order a soup or a meal w. My son who is 3 and feed him and have like mashed potatoes or something..

So when did u all have your first dining out experience after surgery??

I think you can be successful at eating out with a bit of a shift in perspective. I've made eating out so much more about being social than actually eating. My focus used to be all about the food and how fast I can shove it down my throat. Now it's about connecting and catching up with my company. I too have a 3 year old - you can focus on him and let hubby eat peacefully.

So I don't feel awkward or get questioned by the waitstaff, I order a water - that I don't drink unless conversation goes 40 minutes beyond eating. I order small and appropriate. And (for the first time ever) I happily share. My family loves me for this.

If you're not able to order exactly what you need or think you should have - make the best choices you can and supplement with a protein shake after you leave.

Stay social! You can do this!

I had my best friend's birthday during my liquid diet phase, and we always go out and grab dinner somewhere.

We went to Panera's and I ordered their light chicken soup, and I just drank the broth. Was just glad to be out with my friend:)

I have strategies for most restaurants now.

At McDonalds, I eat half an egg McMuffin and a decaf coffee with fat free milk.

At Applebees, I get the Chicken Mozzarella Caprese and eat less than a third of it and take the rest home in a box.

At my favorite steak house, I get sirloin tip cabobs, medium rare...and take at least half home.

At Panera's I'll now get light chicken soup, or a turkey avacado BLT half sandwich on sourdough. (and mostly eat the insides)

Thai food, I'll get chicken pad ped MILD....eat a third, bring it home.

There's always something on the menu that can work in a pinch. I also keep protein bars and Mio in my purse.

Some time last summer. I went to QDoba and had a shrimp salad. Didn't eat the entire thing but the dining out thing was successful. Didn't get myself sick. Lol

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-140
GW-130
Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 38D

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX