After many, many years of being away from Germany we will be returning at Thanksgiving with our daughter. I was banded in August and I am a little bit scared about the eating situation while there. When I think of our time living in B.K all I can remember is great bread, wonderful pastries and awesome beer, none of which I need to eat any longer.

Has anyone traveled 3 months post-op? How did you handle the food while abroad? How was the plane trip? What did you do for Breakfast? Should I take my Protein shakes?

I just can't imagine eating potatoes, pork and cabbage for a week. I really am getting nervous the closer we get to our travel date. My husband is so looking forward to eating at all our old favorite places and I don't want to disappoint him, but at the same time I've worked so hard to get where I am today and I don't want to blow it. :wub:

hi, i live in schweinfurt germany. You can always find alternatives. They do some great marinated vegtables at most of the resturants. And the meat is usually very tender. Just stay strong and try to stay away from the awesome bread. take care

One thing about German restaurants, they have very fresh salads. You should take your own dressing just to ensure the fat and calories are good to go.

Where are you going in Germany? Stay away from the kiosks with the horrible stuff. Pick one day on your trip and treat yourself to something you once enjoyed. Make sure that day you do some extra walking or exercise that morning and that evening.

I live in Wiesbaden and have to face all those wonderful temptations. It can be done. When I mess up, I just exercise alot harder.:regular_smile: This teaches me that it is sometimes not worth that moment on my lips.

My proudest moment was when I was on liquids (preop), our church threw my dh a party at a wonderful restaurant. I sat and watched everyone eat ribeyes, t-bones, smoked salmon, baked potatoes, delicious double chocolate birthday cake and I had tomato Soup.

Think about how bad you want to reach your goal! Work hard at it!

Best Wishes!