I don't know about anyone else, but I'm very hesitant about going to restaurants after my surgery. Did anyone feel the same? What restaurants have you found to be "bariatric friendly"?

42 minutes ago, Ladybug2659 said:

I still love gourmet cheeses but I literally log everything I eat in fitness pal. There is a forum there for us sleevers.

I'll have to check that out, thanks!

I’ve eaten out a bunch. Usually fish or chicken with no sides is my go to. Sometimes you can just get the protein they put on salads sans salad too. I found not your average joes has a chicken breast and instead of two sides they give me a side of chicken breast, which I take home. Other places I will just ask for a burger with no sides and no bun. Breakfast is the easiest meal since they usually do ala cart. At Italian places i’ve Discovered most will do a side of meatballs even if it’s not on the menu and those are awesome.

I don’t eat pasta or bread so mostly focus on protein. I love restaurants that serve lentil soup, raw foods(sliced avacado over bean sprouts, garbanzo beans, sliced boiled egg, cold boiled shrimp). Pretty much stay away from any fast food places but in a fix will get 4 count grilled chicken nuggets and diet lemonade from Chick-fil-A. I still love gourmet cheeses but I literally log everything I eat in fitness pal. There is a forum there for us sleevers. Wishing you the best on your journey.

Thats GREAT news!!

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I just went out for my husbands birthday and followed the suggestion of appetizers for a meal. I did this all the time at Friendly's with their chicken quesadillas before surgery anyway. This time I ordered bwef tips! It worked out perfectly, or at least it would have if I had not got on the side salad to go with it. I knew there was no way I could finish it, but I wanted my mail to look balanced!

A few days later I went out with my friend for dinner, and ordered fish and chips. I didn't eat ANY of the fries but brought them home for the kids. I was able to eat probably about 2 oz of fish, and just told her I made the mistake of eating later in the afternoon. I may have looked a little odd picking off the breading from my fish but honestly I didn't care. I usually do that anyway!

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I had surgery last Tuesday and I've "eaten" out four times already. It's how we socialize. The hospital gave me a tote bag with their name on the outside. I bought a plastic container. I order what the husband would like to eat for leftovers. When the food comes I immediately place it in the container and in the tote. Waiters can see the hospital logo and can deduce that I have a medical condition.

I've found that they don't understand my need to sip a lot of water and after taking my plate, forget to refill my water glass, so I bring my own bottle as a backup because I get parched quickly.

I found pre op that if I order and don't eat the food the waiter is insistent on knowing what was wrong. Another positive, no take out containers in the trash.

I'm pre-op, but expecting a late May or early June surgery date. Also, my son's wedding reception will be July 27 with family there who I will not be telling that I had surgery, so will be interesting. They are still figuring out the food menu (which I believe I will be making), and my sister is making the cake. I know better than to touch the cake, but am hoping I'm still not on liquids then, for appearances sake. Sneaky, but I'm not telling anyone at all.

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