First Lunch Out With Friends

I'm still off work, but co-workers called and wanted me to meet them for lunch yesterday. We went to one of the better restaurants in town, but they have a reasonable lunch menu. This is one of those places that has a dozen people hovering around the table and they wisk dishes away as soon as you put your fork back down on the plate. I ordered the tuna sandwich without bread and they brought three scoops of tuna lined up very nicely with garnish and made it just as pretty as they could. I ate about 1/2 of one of the scoops and asked the waiter for a box. He said he'd box it up for me when I was done eating. I told him I was and he could take it. He just smiled and said, "I'll be back later." OK, fine. I asked the bus boy for a box and he said, "We'll box it up for you when you're done eating." Arrrgggghh! The manager came by and asked if there was something wrong with my food. Did I want something else? A box! I just want a box! I guess until I get thin enough to look like I should be eating like a bird, I'll have to go through this. Connie

connie- so great to see a face - and a pretty one!- to go with your posts! isn't it funny how we are perceived??? you'll soon be looking like that bird!!!!

Margo, Thanks!!!! I did wonder if they would have been so adament about finishing the food if I had been thin.

That is soooo funny! I am dreading trying a restaurant with anyone but my hunny the first time. He is on a diet similar to ours ...thank goodnes we are so compatible in that way...cause he had a lot of intestines removed due to disease about 30 years ago, has to have the B12 shot every month and stuff too... So we thought we would probably always order 1 meal and 1 appetizer like shrimp ****tail or something and just share....he will probably fini**** off, as he can eat a lot....no restriction on him, just choices. But I am dreading being with my grandchildren in a MacDonald's with the french fry smell....before surgery I had a 1/4 pounder with cheese whenever I could because I knew they would be no nos.

Sally, I've steered far, far away from McDonald's. Not easy since that's where I buy my ice. My ice maker gave out months ago and I found that the McDonald's a couple of blocks from my house sells ice for 69 cents a bag. I stocked up my extra freezer before surgery so I wouldn't have to go there and smell french fries for a long time. Connie

I got a business card from my surgeon with a request that I be allowed to order off the child's menu. I have not had the guts to present it yet. Besides--have you looked at most childrens menus? Joy

Joy, My surgeon also gave me a card asking that I be allowed to order smaller portions or off of the children's menu. Children's menus are Carb Central. Holy cow! No wonder we have a nation of overweight children. So far, I've just ordered things a la carte and taken the left overs home. Eating out has become far cheaper than it used to be. Connie

I do the same, but try to order a small enough amount to not bother with the leftovers. It does make you wonder how kids ever get in enough protein! Joy

You can actually make a restuarant card yourself at OH.com... here's the link, take it to your surgeon and have it signed... there are some really cute ones too... http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/restaurant/gselection.html Baby Lori My Whitney & VA My angeletts ~~> Whitney & VA (I have the best s ever!) 5 days and a wake up

Lori, Thanks for the link! I had no clue. My surgeon gave me a card, but I'm going to save this link for some friends who don't have a card. Thanks, Connie