Question:
Where Do I Get The Restaurant Discount Card?

I keep hearing about a card I can find on this website that can be used in restaurants so that we can order "kids meals" instead of the regular adult meals we usually order. If anyone can give me some information about this I'd appreciate it. Thanks!    — Amy D. (posted on June 8, 2003)

June 8, 2003
My nutritionist gave me one. It was basicly her business card with a little message printed on the other side stating I had gastric bypass and asked that the resturant allow me to order a smaller portioned reduced price meal. When it comes to kids meals a lot of times they are fried foods with a side of fries, but most places should let you substitute a vegetable for the fries. I usaully just order a regualar meal and take home the leftovers.
   — Sarahlicious

June 8, 2003
My doctor gave me one. My mother in law got hers from her doctor post-op. As a side note, not all restaurants accept the card. The card simply asks what you can ask on your own. It states that you had RNY surgery and can no longer eat full size meals because your stomach is too small. I find it it easier to simply explain the situation to the restaurant manager or server. Card or no card it is up to the restaurant to decide, they don't have to honor either one. I have not had anyone deny me yet and I eat out alot for work. Best wishes -
   — M B.

June 8, 2003
while many restaurants don't honor the card (sadly) many will let you order off the senior menu - which has many better choices than the kids menu.
   — [Deactivated Member]

June 8, 2003
Somewhere on this site you can copy the card.Try the library.I got mine from my surgeon.
   — Dixie Chick

June 8, 2003
theres a website called www.gastricbypassfamily.com. they have lots of helpful tips and resturant card you can print out
   — Octavia M.