I was just wondering how long you waited after being banded until you ate out? What did you have?? I am really getting sick of soft foods and just want something different and my hubby mention maybe going out for supper this weekend and getting a small meal. :thumbup:

funny you should ask. My mom is in town visiting & I have been on mushies for a few days now. We went to applebees & I have a loaded baked potato. She had creamed spinach chips & dip. Hers was an appetizer. I had some of her spinach with my potato & of course took off some of the bacon bits. SOOOOO GOOOOOD!! You might enjoy that too. I don't know what kinda cravings you are having these days.

Enjoy!!!

I was banded on 4/16 and I went out to eat for the first time on 5/3. We went to Ruby Tuesday and I got the Cajun Tilapia, broccoli and mashed cauliflower. I ate REALLY slow and only about 3 or 4 bites of each but it was great and I didn't have any trouble with anything.

Ihad my surgery on March 17th. I thought I would just try to eat out. I had chicken made a mistake but had a pepsi. Had a gulping attack from dirinking Pepsi. Then I got real sick. Wow. I certainly wont do that one again. This was just me. But I wont do that one again.

If you have an Outback nearby they have a ground sirloin steaK. That's a Fancy name for "Hamburger without the bun"!!! Anyways it comes atop of Mashed Potatoes and is topped with some sort of a gravy... Delicious...This was my first meal out...The Hamburger was totally do-able. Just chewed it really well...Had a little bit of Mashed Potatoes...and a glass of Merlot...I thought I was in Heaven!!!

We went out for fancy dinner 3 weeks post my surgery. I ordered atlantic salmon fillet, and side of mashed potatoe. The salmon (when good quality, cooked well) flakes very easily, and was approved by my clinic.

I started dining out as soon as i hit the "mushy" food stage. Always can find a good soup on the menu as well.

You guys are certainly more brave than I! I did not eat out until 2 months post-op, and even then I s-l-o-w-l-y ate a small bowl of soup. That's it. This was mostly out of fear - what if I had my very first PB in Public ???

For those that don't know PB - Productive Burp - your pouch says 'Nope' and tosses back the undigested food rather quickly.

I have relaxed more since then, but still I am very conservative in what I select from the menu (both in portion size and texture). And although I enjoy good wine, haven't have any with my meal. Oddly enough, no one has noticed, or commented on this, and certainly I don't miss it as I thought I would.

Tapshoes you sound exactly like me. I feel like I am so scared about anything I eat........Id rather be safe. Thanks so much for defining the "PB"-----Havent experienced one yet .. I am 5 weeks out today and doing good. Had my first fill on Tuesday and still dont feel restriction. But I am on the musshy phase again..taking it slowly. Wondering what I will eat on Sunday Mothers Day, but I think I will stick with Potatoes and soup....maybe fish. Thanks Talk to you soon.

almost 6 weeks post op - had baked trout, squash soup and a glass of wine. All went down well - yes, I did chew slowly and took my time. It was also a good experience in that I remember thinking how little I actually ate and how satisfied I was and realized I can still go out for dinner and enjoy myself.