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Shanyab

By Shanyab, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Today my hubby had a craving for Sweet Tomatoes ( a salad bar chain ) I have avoided going anywhere where there is anything that I would even want to eat but I actually found that it was the best place for me today.

They only charged me the kids meal price $4.99 and I was able to get some boiled egg at the salad bar and then they have on average 6-7 Soups out of which I got a small taste of each one.

My poor taste buds have been killing me with the bland broth choices that I have had and this was the perfect little bite here and there that truly made my day.

Plus my hubby did not feel guilty eating in front of me when I had 3 bowls of Soup in front of me !

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Today my hubby had a craving for Sweet Tomatoes ( a salad bar chain ) I have avoided going anywhere where there is anything that I would even want to eat but I actually found that it was the best place for me today.

They only charged me the kids meal price $4.99 and I was able to get some boiled egg at the salad bar and then they have on average 6-7 Soups out of which I got a small taste of each one.

My poor taste buds have been killing me with the bland broth choices that I have had and this was the perfect little bite here and there that truly made my day.

Plus my hubby did not feel guilty eating in front of me when I had 3 bowls of Soup in front of me !

I love Sweet Tomatoes but haven't tried going there since I have been banded. How did you go about getting the kids meal price of $4.99? Thanks!

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We do not have any local Sweet Tomatoes, but when we travel, we make sure to go if there is one close by. The food selection is outstanding, super high quality, and my, oh my, those Soups are divine. I try to stay away from the Molten Lava Cake. However, I am never successful at staying away from it. :smile:

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I love Sweet Tomatoes but haven't tried going there since I have been banded. How did you go about getting the kids meal price of $4.99? Thanks!

Do you have the card from your doctor or from the lapband site

?

I just showed them my card and was able to get the discount, another way around that was to just sign up for the club and they send you coupons for a buy one get one free deal which makes it a little cheaper ( since you have to buy drinks too )

The manager at the one we go to here in Vegas was more than accommodating and understanding with the situation which was just great.

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Yes, I do have the card from my surgeon. I guess I've always felt a little embarassed to use it. I am also a member of their email club. I haven't gotten any coupons in a long time from it. Occasionally we do have coupons in the Sunday paper. Thanks for your reply.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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