Question:
how do i get a card for reduced payment for eating out after bariatric surgery?
— [Deactivated Member] (posted on June 15, 2009)
June 14, 2009
hi, i got my card from my sugeons office. check with them
— gogirl1960
June 14, 2009
u proberly won't and i found it really did not matter Buffets are a no no
for me too many choices and i don't eat enough to justify the $I usually
order from the appitizer list or early on post op would take a few bites of
his protein from my husbands plate,the portions are always enough to share
and he would have lots of sides to go with his .Now i usually share a meal
with a friend or order the reg meal and ask for a to go box with the meal.I
place what i am not going to eat in box before i start to eat .This way i
don't overeat.I can not eat most things that r leftover and warmed up but
my husband will with no complaints and then i don't have to cook next time
.I really enjoy eating out but i also enjoy the results of not over eating
and the progress i have made.Good luck
— Bette Drecktrah
June 15, 2009
Well, it depends on when you had your surgery. Most Dr.'s tell us to stay
out of restaurants for a year after surgery. But of course it is hard, but
you won't be able to eat a lot if you are less than 2-3 yrs out. If you
aren't (it wouldn't even be worth the money that you would pay for the
smaller portion because you can't even eat that) then I could recommend
that you share a plate with the person you are with and if you are out far
enough then you can ask your surgeon's office for one. It is called a
Surgical Patient Information Card and it says this on it:
"Your name, has undergone a stomach operation that limits the amount
and types of food that they can eat. Please allow this person to order a
half-portion, or a meal from the appetizer or senior citizen's menu. Thank
you for your understanding". I usually tell them if I go to a buffet,
to charge me for a 12-13 yr old, but I am 3.5 yrs out from my surgery. So
based on what you can eat tell them the age in which you think you can eat.
A lot of people don't know what the card is for or if you tell them you
had gastric bypass, they don't know what it is. So I usually ask to see
the manager, if they look confused. But your doctor that did the surgery
should have given you on of these after your surgery. If you can't get a
card, just tell the waiter that you can't eat a lot and to please charge
you for a kid's plate. Sometimes I have been asked for the card when I
didn't have it. So I said I don't have the card but I have the scars to
prove I had it, will that work. And they freak out and say oh no, that is
okay and I get my discount. Funny but true. Hope this helps. take care
— Kristy
June 15, 2009
I got a card that says please allow to order off kids menu but not one
about reduced cost. I have never had to use the card tho. Most places let
you order off kids menu or I get an appetizer or soup.
— shackett0426
June 15, 2009
I got my card from my surgeon's office, but from what I understand, you can
also print a card off of this site somewhere.... or at least I thought I
saw that posted once.
— Erica Alikchihoo
June 15, 2009
ZI got my card from my surgeon. They don't honor everywhere. Most require
an explanation. Good Luck.
— bariatricdivalatina
June 15, 2009
I got mine at my bariatric Clinic but only used it once because all they
offered was 10% off, and it just didn't seem worth it.
— lesleigh07
June 15, 2009
Hi! I got one from the doctors office and use it at places like apple Bees,
etc for a half portion on meals and pay half price of course. I also use it
at buffets and get soups where i can ladel off the broth. I do that several
times and then wait 20 mins then eat some grilled shrimp or something that
I can eat off the buffet. Best of luck to you! hugs, Kim
— gpcmist
June 15, 2009
TALK WITH YOUR SURGEON, THAT IS WHERE I GOT MINE. I USUALLY DON'T HAVE TO
USE IT, I JUST LET THEM KNOW AT THE RESTURANT AND MOST OF THE TIME IT IS
NOT A PROBLEM, OR I WILL ORDER THE REGULAR PORTION IF IT IS SOMETHING THAT
I FEEL THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE LATER I WILL JUST EAT WHAT I CAN AND TAKE
THE REST HOME AND HEAT IT. HOPE THIS HELPS
— latreshar
June 15, 2009
I received mine from Allergan for the Lap Band. You signup on their
website Lapband.com and request a card. They contacted my Dr. to verify.
— Simone C.
June 16, 2009
My surgeon was handing them out but I forgot to pick one up. Most places
let you order off the kids menu if you tell them why or I'll order an
appetizer. The appetizers at some places have more calories and fat than
the entrees! usually I'll bring my own container to bring leftover food
home.
— Muggs
June 16, 2009
I found a website that you can print them off of, your MD will need to sign
the card.
www.gastric-bypass-guru.com/restaurant-card-bariatric-surgery.html
Hope this helps!
— Katie D.
June 16, 2009
go to http://connectionwls.com/restuarant.htm i got this site from my
NUT and they have a card you can get and it list the restuarants that honor
the card.for smaller portions and kids meal...good luck
— carolyn1970
June 17, 2009
Hi!
I got my card from the Bariatric Coordinator from the hospital where I had
my surgery. She told me that not all places will let you use them. But I
am going to try.
— littlewoman
June 17, 2009
Hi!
I got my card from the Bariatric Coordinator from the hospital where I had
my surgery. She told me that not all places will let you use them. But I
am going to try.
— littlewoman
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