Question:
Discount Dining Card??

Ok, maybe I did not get the memo but, we went to a resturaunt tonight and I asked the cashier if I could pay the kids price considering I eat like three bites. She asked me if I had a "Gastric Bypass Dining Card". I had no idea what she was talking about. Anyone know about this and if so, where do you get one? Thanks!    — AllieT (posted on August 18, 2007)


August 18, 2007
Hi Allie!!!! you can print out a dining card right off this site. I believe it's on My OH part of the site. GOOD LUCK:-)
   — Kenipela05

August 18, 2007
I got mine from my surgeon's office and I have never been turned down when I presented it. Get one. It is well worth it.
   — cmancl

August 18, 2007
I'm 9 months out and have never gotten it but I thought you had to order off the kids' menu and those foods are usually higher in fat and calories even if they are smaller portions. Tonite I shared 24 shrimp and a huge portion of rice and salad bar with my husband. There was plenty for both of us and my son finished what we didn't. The entree was $13!
   — Sheri A.

August 18, 2007
Yes, I have a card that I carry in my wallet. My surgeons office and the hospital gave me one.. not to many places accept it, but it never hurts to ask.. and its great in case you have an accident, as you place it behind your Drivers licence... Cynthia
   — babesintoyland

August 18, 2007
I got mine from my doctor and I have used it. You can order from the kids menu or from the seniors menu.
   — Alvernlaw

August 18, 2007
From your page on OH, click on the red "My OH" at the top of page under the white search block. After that page loads, click on Restaurant cards about halfway down the page. You can print it out, but you will need your surgeon to fill it out for you. I have only eaten out once since my surgery ( 4 1/2 months ago) and I just ordered from the weight watchers menu and took home the left overs for reheats the next few days. It was good!) Good luck and God Bless!
   — crystalsno

August 18, 2007
I'm only 3 months out with a lap band, so I don't have much experience using my card. My surgeon did give me a card, but it wasn't as much a card as a piece of paper which had been copied too many times and was kind of "bent" and speckled. They tell you to laminate it and put it into your wallet. So I did what I normally do.... I re-created it! I just used MS Publisher and put all of the text onto it - my version looks way better and more professional, I have to say. Our support group leader has cards that she gives out too. Has anybody been to Red Lobster for dinner? They have a special light fish menu - I ordered Tilapia cooked with white wine and vegetables in a parchment. It was really good. they have a half portion and a full portion, but even the half portion was a full filet of fish - I couldn't believe how much food it was for a half portion. I even confirmed with the waitress that it was just a half. Good Luck! Beth
   — Beth F.

August 19, 2007
i got mine from the dr's office. I use mine all the time. I have only been asked to pay for a meal once. even then, they only made me pay the youngest childs price. even at buffettes, most don't make me pay. i make sure that I point out the fact that i can only eat 1/4 cup of food at a time. Most people are not educated about WLS, so the more that we educate the public the easier it gets for everyone. make sure you get a card asap, I never order my own meal, and even at restaurants that say no sharing, they let me off the hook when i show them my card...good luck
   — mccabesmom

August 19, 2007
I got a dining card from my doctor along with an emergency card that states I have had wls and emergency medical personnel should take care when intubating....I ask about everywhere we eat, but not too many places take them. However, I have been told that there is no reason why adults can't order from a kid's or senior's menu. Most restaurants won't argue with you when you do it because they can't discriminate!! I haven't had anyone tell me I can't order a kid's meal....Good luck!
   — andrealej

August 20, 2007
My doctors office gave me cards that informs that i had wls
   — barfiep01

August 20, 2007
Your surgeon usally does it
   — DonnaB.




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