I've been invited to a restaurant (actually, dinner theatre which I think is some sort of dinner we eat whilst light entertainment is performed) and it's my first time eating out post-op. Bit nervous.

I figure salad or fish should be on the menu at the very least (can't eat meat coz it's not halal). Please don't let it be a set menu!!

Can you call the venue and ask what the menu is? That way you can be prepared. And if nothing else, you can eat something or drink a protein shake before if there isn't anything that works.

I bet you could request a vegetarian meal.

I find the whole experience of going out to eat after having surgery to be the worst! I agree with @notmyname, try drinking a protein shake beforehand! Easy way to enjoy the show without having to worry about the food!

You can never go wrong with just ordering Drinks, iced or tea or coffee brink your sugar substitute and creamer or eat small sides which are usually vegetables.. you can even eat before you go then just enjoy the festivities with water !

Good luck !

Thanks guys, Imma ring today and find out what the options are. If there isn't doable, I'll sneak a protein bar and some nuts in my bag and work with coffee.

So turns out there is a veggie option [emoji818]️ let's just hope it's not full of starchy carbs and fat.

I did it lads. Turns out steamed salmon was on the menu. It came with a creamy sauce but I just avoided that and there were some veggies I ate with it. For dessert we got a plate of petit fours. Lads, I DIDN'T EAT THE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE OR THE MERINGUE! OK I ate the mini apple pie thingy but it was really tiny me not too sweet.

I am so proud of myself!

? CONGRATS ?

[emoji171] CONGRATS [emoji171]

Insert happy dance gif here

#winning! Great job! ?