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My job gave us a Panera gift card for job appreciation. I'm at 6 weeks from surgery date not sure about using the gift card. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

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I usually get Soup if I eat at Panera. I really liked the turkey chili. Here’s a link to their nutritional information

https://www.panerabread.com/content/dam/panerabread/documents/nutrition/Panera-Nutrition.pdf

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Look for something that makes good leftovers too. I had to go out for pizza with co-workers and just ordered a side of meatballs. For some reason, the side was 12 meatballs and sauce; it took me 3 days to finish them off between lunches and dinners! I wouldn't get a sandwich or anything since they typically don't hold up well. I think the turkey chili suggestion is a good one. Otherwise, you could always hold onto the gift card until you're eating a wider variety of food.

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I was going to suggest the turkey chili as well. It usually comes out right around this time of year.

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4 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

I usually get Soup if I eat at Panera. I really liked the turkey chili. Here’s a link to their nutritional information

https://www.panerabread.com/content/dam/panerabread/documents/nutrition/Panera-Nutrition.pdf

The turkey chili is so good! ❤️

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I would either hold the card for a little while more, or get a variety of Soups and freeze them until you feel ready. I'm close behind you (5 weeks PO) and my tummy would not be up to any Panera food just yet.

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Soups is a good idea. Or just a wholE lotta coffees? Lol

..or maybe a nice gift to someone else?

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1 hour ago, ms.sss said:

Soups is a good idea. Or just a wholE lotta coffees? Lol

..or maybe a nice gift to someone else?

I was going to say treat yourself to something…a mani pedi or a cute new outfit and give the gift card to someone else.

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I have not tried to eat out yet but the Soups seems like an easy way to order something without fear of problems. I think a piece of fish like cod or flounder is a pretty good bet too since it is so soft and stays pretty moist after cooking.

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