first restaurant experience.......

Steph, you know, I didn't even check the web-site, good suggestion.  i will have to check it out!  You know, I never thought about the appetizer as a meal though...Another good thought!!  Our meals have been less as well and a money saved is wonderful, with a family of 5, every little bit helps!! 

Can you ask your doctor for a water pill?  maybe that would help to get your xtra water weight off?  I know, one of the girls at my work had bypass surgery about 5 years ago and she has to take a water pill every once in a while because of water retention of one of the meds she is on...i'm not sure what it is though...I am sorry I couldn't be of more help....Thank you again for all your suggestions!!

I actually take a pill for borderline high blood pressure which has a diuretic...so no go on that.  Maybe a different med for the cholesterol.  The hbp is really borderline (130's/70's) so he won't up it at all.  We will see!