Question:
FOOD CARD

I WAS TOLD YOU COULD GET A CARD STATING YOU HAD SURGEY AND WHEN YOU WENT OUT TO EAT YOU COULD SHOW IT AND THEY WOULD LET YOU ORDER OFF THE KIDS MENU.MOST PLACES WILL LET YOU BUT I HAVE RAN INTO THIS BEFORE.I ASK AT MY DOCTORS OFFICE AND SHE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO GO ON LINE TO THIS SITE AND GET ONE THAT THEY NO LONGER GAVE THEM OUT IN THE OFFICE.SO IF ANYONE OUT THERE CAN HELP ME WITH THIS I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT SHERRY.....MOBILE AL    — lady_bug (posted on September 13, 2006)

September 13, 2006
Hi Sherry - it is right off the OH homepage -- here is the link to the actual card page where you can print one off: http://www.obesityhelp.com/magazine/RestaurantCard.html Kim
   — kimmy

September 13, 2006
Sherry my doctor's office gave me a nice laminated one that has my doctor's information along with information stating what surgery I had and the size of my stomach. Ask your doctor's office if they have anything like that. Good luck. Laural
   — Laural D.

September 13, 2006
If you are thinking about using a card to try to order smaller portions, then more power to you. Just be cautious about ordering from the children's menu which typically does not offer nutritionally sound choices (especially for us). Also, many of us simply order appetizers (shrimp cocktail, for example) or small side salads when we go out to dinner so don't need the use a card for special treatment. Whenever this question gets asked (or posted on a message board) there is usually a bit of an uproard among those of us who think that using a restaurant card is just not a good idea for all the standard reasons (using it to order from the typical kids' menu means not getting very healthy choices, using it for special consideration seems kind of unfair to other diners who may have small appetites and never finish the whole portion that's served, most places have healthy and filling appetizers that can serve our needs well, etc., etc.)? But, seeing how you didn't ask for my opinion, I shall not offer it.
   — SteveColarossi

September 14, 2006
I have to go along with Steve. I got a card, and used it once at a buffet when I was with a bunch of family members and I wasn't paying. And felt guilty. Never did that again. Usually I get a cup of soup and an appetizer to share and that will do it, or if with a person with a smaller appetite or WLS, share an entree. Or take the leftovers home! You can also ask for luncheon portions at most places. But hey, if you like chicken fingers and mac and cheese, go for it!
   — koogy

September 14, 2006
Hello Sherry, First of all I would personally like to thank Kim and Laural for simply answering your question. As for other's "opions" whcih you did not ask for, and as you did not ask about chicken fingers and mac & cheese. Well, I must say that restuarants do sometimes offer healthy choices on the childrens menu. Such as, Cracker Barrel, you can get grilled chicken and a side order of your chioce on the childrens menu. So, what is wrong with that? And if having the restuaraunt card offers you peace of mind, then I say go for it! Whatever works for you! Just had to add my two cents. Best of luck. Jean
   — Jean N.

September 14, 2006
I got mine from my surg. and used it a few times. Remember the Senior's section. It has smaller portions and is often good for us. I am now old enough for the Seniors sections so i seldom use it now. Anyway just wanted to say the Senior"s section has smaller serveings and is often good for us.
   — cheryl D.