Any suggestions for dining out with spouse and fam post op?

On 5/19/2018 at 11:40 AM, Charlisnewchapter said:

Part of having this surgery is changing your life style. You don't need to be eating out. Not trying to sound harsh or anything, but if you don't change your ways, there's no point of having surgery..

Couldn't disagree more! I make great choices and eat out atleast twice per week.

I eat out all of the time. It has actually gotten pretty easy to figure out what to order that appears like you are more. Hahaha. (I’m a secret sleever except my hubby). I have found things like baked oyster apps or steamed shrimp are good because they are straight protein and “look big” on the plate even though it’s not a lot of food. When I was in purée stave I just ordered a side of grits or soup or something else soft and just kind of picked at it. A lot of the dining out experience for me is just not having to cook and going out for something social. You will realize that the food is really a minor part of it and you can enjoy yourself as you would before by just focusing on your dining partners or friends company instead of obsessing over the food.

Appears like you ate more*

On ‎05‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 1:40 PM, Charlisnewchapter said:

Part of having this surgery is changing your life style. You don't need to be eating out. Not trying to sound harsh or anything, but if you don't change your ways, there's no point of having surgery..

I have to disagree with you. There are a lot of good options if you look hard enough. This surgery is about making *good* choices. You can't avoid going to restaurants and eventually you will be in a situation to need to stop at a gas station or fast food. Its important you know what to choose. We eat out at least 2-3x per month. I'm more limited on where I go, but I don't avoid eating out.

1 hour ago, Sleevedincali said:

Couldn't disagree more! I make great choices and eat out atleast twice per week.

Thank you!!!

1 hour ago, sleeve21418 said:

You will realize that the food is really a minor part of it and you can enjoy yourself as you would before by just focusing on your dining partners or friends company instead of obsessing over the food.

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Some of my favorites include:

Olive Garden-
Zuppa Tuscana soup. 220 cal, 15 carbs, 7 protein.
Herb-Grilled Samon. 460 cal, 8 carbs, 43 protein.

Chilis-
Chicken or Steak Fajitas w/o the shells. I will also substitute the rice for steamed broccoli.
6oz classic sirloin with grilled Avocado. I get it without the Citrus Chile sauce, because I don't do spicy since surgery. It comes with a fresco salad & roasted tomatoes, but you could substitute for a veggie.

Five Guys-
I get a burger lettuce wrap. Sometimes I add cheese.

Chic'fil'A-

Naked chicken nuggets.

Taco Bell/Chipotle/Qudoba-

At taco bell, I get the power bowl and get it without rice. It makes at least 2 meals. The same thing at Chipotle and Qudoba, I get a bowl without rice. Occasionally, with brown rice.

Wendy's-
Chili or a grilled chicken sandwich without a bun. Sometimes a salad, if I'm going home and can use my own dressing.

Pretty much all restaurants have some sort of grilled protein. Don't be afraid to substitute fries for veggies or cottage cheese. Especially if they serve breakfast food. I'll get an omelet or a skillet without potatoes.

I go out to eat once in a while and order salads, chicken, fish and vegetables and a baked potato. When I can I order from the senior menu, I’m 56, so that works sometime if they have one. I also order from the children’s menu, especially at breakfast.

On 5/19/2018 at 12:40 PM, Charlisnewchapter said:

Part of having this surgery is changing your life style. You don't need to be eating out. Not trying to sound harsh or anything, but if you don't change your ways, there's no point of having surgery..

Wha??

I'm 4 years post op, and have been eating in restaurants and fast food joints from practically the beginning. I've yet to find a place I couldn't make a healthy choice. Sometimes it takes being a bit forward and asking them to prepare things a certain way, but as a paying customer I've never been given a hard time about it.

As far out as I am now, I just seem like a "light" eater and can put away around 10-12 oz of food depending what it is. I actually like that I can eat more in a restaurant now as opposed to looking like a freak with my 2 bites of food and ALWAYS being asked "Is everything alright?"

Anyhoo, don't be silly. We still have to live life. You learn to adapt.