Went out for supper...
We picked my father-in-law up at the airport yesterday & we were in Halifax for most of the day, so when it came time to eat, everyone wanted to go to Montanna's so I said fine, I can find something there... So Jeff and I ordered the chicken fajitas (veggies & chicken - how bad could they make it, right?) so when I got home & went to do my food log I looked it up - here is what is in ONE fajita:
460 calories
11 g fat (2.5 saturated & .3 TRANS!)
210 cholesterol
2160 mg SODIUM!!!!!! - NOT a typo!!
30 g CARBS!!!!!!
4 g fiber
18 g SUGAR
57 g protein (how the heck did they get that much??)
Needless to say I gained back 1/2 lb (I know, I know, it's water retention, but the scale is still higher!!) and also needless to say I WON'T be going back to Montana's again!!! Anyway, just wanted to pass that along in case anyone had the same "I can find something" thought that we did!! Now I won't even feed the doggie bag we brought home to my doggies!!!
So have you found any place decent to eat while out & about (besides Subway, of course! lol)
460 calories
11 g fat (2.5 saturated & .3 TRANS!)
210 cholesterol
2160 mg SODIUM!!!!!! - NOT a typo!!
30 g CARBS!!!!!!
4 g fiber
18 g SUGAR
57 g protein (how the heck did they get that much??)
Needless to say I gained back 1/2 lb (I know, I know, it's water retention, but the scale is still higher!!) and also needless to say I WON'T be going back to Montana's again!!! Anyway, just wanted to pass that along in case anyone had the same "I can find something" thought that we did!! Now I won't even feed the doggie bag we brought home to my doggies!!!
So have you found any place decent to eat while out & about (besides Subway, of course! lol)
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Weight lost since surgery:
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First, when I order from Subway, I get the kids menu (round kaiser bun) and then chuck 1/2 the bread away as I'm eating it. LMAO
When we dine out, we usually head to Steak N Stein. I get the Stampede 3oz (two of a kind) boneless rib eye steaks, with either salad or baked potato and sauteed onions. I eat one of the steaks and hubby gets the other, plus he takes the roll and coleslaw....I eat most of the one steak & onions mainly and pick at the potato or salad last.
But that's how my procedure allows me to eat! You could be different with a sleeve.
When we dine out, we usually head to Steak N Stein. I get the Stampede 3oz (two of a kind) boneless rib eye steaks, with either salad or baked potato and sauteed onions. I eat one of the steaks and hubby gets the other, plus he takes the roll and coleslaw....I eat most of the one steak & onions mainly and pick at the potato or salad last.
But that's how my procedure allows me to eat! You could be different with a sleeve.
I usually just order salad at Subway :) I looked on line for the nutritional values at Steak & Stein & couldn't find any - I hate it when I can't find that sort of thing! I wonder if they have that in the restaurant? I would probably fill up on the steak and have a couple of bites of the veggies - I usually tell them to keep the potato since I don't want it on my plate to even be tempted to pick at (for now, anyway) I'm usually pretty good 
I'm thinking we pretty much have the same requirements but that you have to be even more careful about chewing than sleevers?
I'm thinking we pretty much have the same requirements but that you have to be even more careful about chewing than sleevers? _________________________________________________________________
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Weight lost since surgery:
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On December 16, 2010 at 5:00 AM Pacific Time, AngieCam wrote:
We picked my father-in-law up at the airport yesterday & we were in Halifax for most of the day, so when it came time to eat, everyone wanted to go to Montanna's so I said fine, I can find something there... So Jeff and I ordered the chicken fajitas (veggies & chicken - how bad could they make it, right?) so when I got home & went to do my food log I looked it up - here is what is in ONE fajita:
460 calories
11 g fat (2.5 saturated & .3 TRANS!)
210 cholesterol
2160 mg SODIUM!!!!!! - NOT a typo!!
30 g CARBS!!!!!!
4 g fiber
18 g SUGAR
57 g protein (how the heck did they get that much??)
Needless to say I gained back 1/2 lb (I know, I know, it's water retention, but the scale is still higher!!) and also needless to say I WON'T be going back to Montana's again!!! Anyway, just wanted to pass that along in case anyone had the same "I can find something" thought that we did!! Now I won't even feed the doggie bag we brought home to my doggies!!!
So have you found any place decent to eat while out & about (besides Subway, of course! lol)
I don't find Subway decent anymore. Am I missing something?
When I eat out now I usually order a chicken breast or a steak and a veggie. Most restaurants have that.
460 calories
11 g fat (2.5 saturated & .3 TRANS!)
210 cholesterol
2160 mg SODIUM!!!!!! - NOT a typo!!
30 g CARBS!!!!!!
4 g fiber
18 g SUGAR
57 g protein (how the heck did they get that much??)
Needless to say I gained back 1/2 lb (I know, I know, it's water retention, but the scale is still higher!!) and also needless to say I WON'T be going back to Montana's again!!! Anyway, just wanted to pass that along in case anyone had the same "I can find something" thought that we did!! Now I won't even feed the doggie bag we brought home to my doggies!!!
So have you found any place decent to eat while out & about (besides Subway, of course! lol)
I don't find Subway decent anymore. Am I missing something?
When I eat out now I usually order a chicken breast or a steak and a veggie. Most restaurants have that.
Hmmm, If we're caught out & need to eat somewhere I usually go to Big Stop and get the haddock off the SFL menu or we go to Subway and I get the subway roast chicken made into a salad with the sweet onion sauce as dressing - 170 cal, 20 protein, 19 carbs & 12 g sugar (a little high for me but we rarely eat out). I stay away from the bread, cold cuts, etc... but now that I read your post I wonder if I am missing something? lol
Yep, that's pretty much what I stick with too, but I hadn't had fajitas in a looooong time & thought they sounded really good - well, they definitely weren't THAT good!! lol
Yep, that's pretty much what I stick with too, but I hadn't had fajitas in a looooong time & thought they sounded really good - well, they definitely weren't THAT good!! lol
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Message is for Angie.
(ALL YOU NEWBIES, PLUG YOUR EARS AND SHUT YOUR EYES)!!
Angie, your right, we are similar except for the chewing....ohhh the damn chewing!!! Because of that, I can't tolerate very much of a salad....I could chew lettuce all night and look like a cow chewing her cud! Haha! I have so many limits with veggies because of chewing issues. Right now I'm avoiding any chances of food getting stuck. I had a spell back in the summer and everything was getting stuck to the point I could no longer self induce vomit to get it out. So I'm just sticking to the foods that are safe all the way around.
I have only been to subway 2 times in the last year, as I'm not a fan of their food. We usually go to the store called "Kaisers", if it's "sub-night". And again, I disect the sandwich by the time I'm finished. LOL
If it's takeout night, I'll have the topping off a pizza...don't care for the crust anyways. If it's McD's cause the kids won the battle, I'll settle for a burger from Burger King and just eat the meat, or have a chicken sandwich, minus the bread. I haven't eaten french fries for over 20 years!!!
I don't like bread, and usually only eat bread (whole wheat) at home toasted which is verrrry seldom. I'm almost 20 yrs out, so my diet needs are like any "normal" person who is eating from a healthy balanced diet, just all in moderation and sensible choices (More like a Weigh****chers diet plan). I don't usually discuss my meal plans, because it's different than for someone who's new and could confuse them for what's necessary at this point. I eat my protein first, but there's variety on my plate....just a SMALL PLATE. Ha!
At this stage for myself, it's dangerous to go back to the fresh post-op diets. My body has adapted and I need the nutrition. (Including complex carbs, fat & fibre)
At home we have a lot of fish/chicken/steak with our meals for supper. I do eat pasta & rice, just not very often and only use Smart pasta, and brown rice. I also have a lot of oatmeal during the day with yogurt and fruit. (Complex carbs are my brain food).
Angie, Did the clinic give you a couple samples of menus or a list of foods you will have to start eating after so many months out? Ex. My diet changed 6mths out from surgery and by then I was on full diet recommemded by a nutritionist. Three years ago, I was given the same list.
This is for maintenance and continued life. So again, I'm only on a reduction diet, with smart choices-so that keeps my calories low. (I can eat a cookie or chocolate if I want to, but will deal with it after....either keep it or work it off. I still keep in my mind that food is fuel, so I don't live to eat, just whatever I need to live.
(ALL YOU NEWBIES, PLUG YOUR EARS AND SHUT YOUR EYES)!!
Angie, your right, we are similar except for the chewing....ohhh the damn chewing!!! Because of that, I can't tolerate very much of a salad....I could chew lettuce all night and look like a cow chewing her cud! Haha! I have so many limits with veggies because of chewing issues. Right now I'm avoiding any chances of food getting stuck. I had a spell back in the summer and everything was getting stuck to the point I could no longer self induce vomit to get it out. So I'm just sticking to the foods that are safe all the way around.
I have only been to subway 2 times in the last year, as I'm not a fan of their food. We usually go to the store called "Kaisers", if it's "sub-night". And again, I disect the sandwich by the time I'm finished. LOL
If it's takeout night, I'll have the topping off a pizza...don't care for the crust anyways. If it's McD's cause the kids won the battle, I'll settle for a burger from Burger King and just eat the meat, or have a chicken sandwich, minus the bread. I haven't eaten french fries for over 20 years!!!
I don't like bread, and usually only eat bread (whole wheat) at home toasted which is verrrry seldom. I'm almost 20 yrs out, so my diet needs are like any "normal" person who is eating from a healthy balanced diet, just all in moderation and sensible choices (More like a Weigh****chers diet plan). I don't usually discuss my meal plans, because it's different than for someone who's new and could confuse them for what's necessary at this point. I eat my protein first, but there's variety on my plate....just a SMALL PLATE. Ha!
At this stage for myself, it's dangerous to go back to the fresh post-op diets. My body has adapted and I need the nutrition. (Including complex carbs, fat & fibre)
At home we have a lot of fish/chicken/steak with our meals for supper. I do eat pasta & rice, just not very often and only use Smart pasta, and brown rice. I also have a lot of oatmeal during the day with yogurt and fruit. (Complex carbs are my brain food).
Angie, Did the clinic give you a couple samples of menus or a list of foods you will have to start eating after so many months out? Ex. My diet changed 6mths out from surgery and by then I was on full diet recommemded by a nutritionist. Three years ago, I was given the same list.
This is for maintenance and continued life. So again, I'm only on a reduction diet, with smart choices-so that keeps my calories low. (I can eat a cookie or chocolate if I want to, but will deal with it after....either keep it or work it off. I still keep in my mind that food is fuel, so I don't live to eat, just whatever I need to live.
Petes Frootique is a GREAT IDEA!!! I'll have to do that too!
If I have salad at home, it's usually fruit salad for my "chewing" issues!
I agree with Oakley, you're not missing a thing with Subway. I'm just at a different diet stage than most of everyone on here. Do Not follow my meal plan, go by what the Dr. says!!!
If I have salad at home, it's usually fruit salad for my "chewing" issues!
I agree with Oakley, you're not missing a thing with Subway. I'm just at a different diet stage than most of everyone on here. Do Not follow my meal plan, go by what the Dr. says!!!
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