Going out to eat...

[karlee0206 36]

So I was wondering what was the soonest people went out to eat after surgery? I know I can go out with friends and not eat anything, but what was the soonest that you found something on the menu that you could actually eat?

Thanks!

[AJ Tylo 1,398]

A month - Order a appetizer or a high end meal

For examples a shrimp cocktail is my go to meal when i go out, or the Ahia tuna - You will never eat it all no matter what you eat unless you are out of ordinary

I go for the fish first seems to be the smallest portions on the menu or any shellfish - Due to food costs these are usually the smallest portions, I have a culinary degree so i focus on things like

Sea bass - Shrimp - Crab - In the seafood

Filet - Steak medallions- Hanger steak = Red meat

Do not touch the roles, Do not get a salad and the sides are pretty much a waste of time - Be real careful on the prep of the food, Most places use a ton of oil, pan sprays, and coatings to do there unique twist on the meal. The sauces and chemicals will not work out well - Keep it simple

But if done right you can have 1/3 and two more meals for the next two days.

[lvidacovich 372]

2 weeks post op (I was in soft foods stage, we didn't have a puree stage) I had like 2 oz of a chipotle bowl. I've also had some BBQ (really soft brisket) without issue. Breakfast places if you order an egg a la carte should be fine as well.

[mousecat88 2,279]

I went out to eat at like 2 months? When I could eat some solid foods. It was kinda' dumb because I managed 2 cheese cubes and a chicken wing, which had Old Bay on it and I choked on the spices and then didn't have any Water since I didn't think it was OK to drink while eating. Pro tip: Get a drink anyway in case you start choking.

[GreenTealael 24,850]

Soft phase

I found a lot of places had cottage cheese hummus or yogurt on their menus.

Soup, coffee and tea. If nothing else

Good Luck 💙

[ms.sss 14,634]

I went out to a restaurant at just under 4 weeks (it was my mother-in-law's 75th bday so I couldn't bow out).

I ordered fois gras (ate about 1 tbsp of it) and a butternut squash Soup (had maybe 3-4 spoonfuls).

My leftovers were finished off by the Kid.

P.S. I also had my first post-op glass of wine (a very dry red)...I drank maybe 1/4 of the glass. It felt weird going down (like I could feel it traveling down my intestines or something), but was otherwise uneventful.

[Lynda486 783]

We went out to Outback while on a short vacation when I was 3 weeks out. I wasn't planning on eating because I didn't think there was anything I could have. The waitress talked me into having some whipped potatoes and she said no charge! Turned out alright, I felt fine and that was my first meal on the pureed diet.

[nenes78 528]

My dad had his 65th birthday 2 weeks after surgery. I had minestrone Soup, I asked the kitchen to strain out all solids and enjoyed the broth.

[Maidenhail 16]

My first meal out was a baked Camembert- I didn’t have much but it was fabulous!

[Dances with Carbs 168]

Few weeks post op when I started looking. Golden Corral buffet to go. They weigh your food. It's like 3 dollars. Huge selection of Protein. Soups from Panera and Newks. Shrimp and fish from seafood places. I mostly cook at home but when I do go out i order to go. If I absolutely have to sit at a restaurant, I usually eat off my husband's plate or my bestfriends. Feels like a waste of my money to order an entire meal so I try to avoid it.

[dplizzymom4@me.com 2]

Hi I had my surgery on Halloween also I just went out to eat this weekend a couple of time and each time I had a cup of Soup and only had probably 1/2 and hubby finishes the rest. The food others had didn’t bother me at all. It seems like my relationship with food is changing. Did you go out already?

[Cheeseburgh 3,075]

Shrimp cocktail was my go to for a few months.

[mr.sean 60]

3 weeks after surgery, I went out to eat with a friend and got a cup of chicken noodle Soup, and just ate the broth and some of the chicken.

Starting at 6 weeks, I get a chicken caesar salad and eat about 1/4 to 1/2 of it.

[MarvelGirl25 2,168]

It’s was 2 months post op I believe. I still didn’t recover (my beginning journey was rough) but I ended up having a small piece of chicken and then instantly felt like crap after. It all depends on the person. Stick with soft foods

[Meadows76 14]

I eat out quite frequently as that was always my lifestyle. Just approach it entirely different now. Been going out since 5 weeks out. Greek is easy & go often. Initially had side of hummus. Other times soft gyro meat with tzaziki & a bit of Tomato & cucumber with no skin. I always order from appetizer menu or sides & can always find something. My spending @ restaurants now is crazy. Where I used to spend on average $25-$40 now spend under $10! At Italian got side meatballs. Sports bar cup of chili. Sashimi @ sushi. Ma Po Tofu or Eggplant with some Protein in garlic sauce @ Chinese. When in doubt I google if ok. Never feel cheated out that can eat & enjoy with friends. Besides it’s not just about the food. It’s also the company & possible ambiance of restaurant. Good luck!