Question:
Where can I find a card that we can use in restaurants to get reduced prices?
— Shirley F. (posted on April 24, 2003)
April 24, 2003
My surgeon gives his patients a card. I have found a printable one on the
internet. I'll email you with the website.I've got to find it!!! Lindy
3/20/03 -37 lbs
— Dixie Chick
April 24, 2003
Keep in mind that restaurants do not have to honor any such card. Some
will, but some won't. I usually just order an appetizer or get something
that I know will provide great leftovers for a couple more meals.
— garw
April 24, 2003
Hi again,go to www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/4485/wlstable.html
for a printable version of the cards. You can cover up the names and
reprint for you. There are alot of restaurants in my area that will honor
the card.Hope you have luck.
— Dixie Chick
April 24, 2003
Here is where you can get the card just put your name and doc's name and
you are all set. www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/restaurantcard.html
— jnmcneil
April 24, 2003
I could've gotten a restaurant card, but I don't need it. The restaurant
card, if recognized in the restaurant of your choice, will allow you to
order from a child's menu. I have found that children's menus are full of
junk food and doesn't have much I can eat. I usually order an appetizer or
a regular meal that I can eat for days afterwards. Alot of appetizers are
high in protein and are the perfect size for a post-op's meal plus a little
leftover. Take care.<br>
Lap-RNY 1/13/03 -100lbs & Counting!
— thumpiez
April 24, 2003
I live in the Phoenix area and my surgeon/dietician provided a card with
the St. Lukes logo on it that we were to fill in our name. I have used it
only once when I couldn't find an appetizer or someone to share a meal
with. I am 3 plus months out of surgery and I am finding more and more
protein items to eat such as shrimp that is on the appetizer menu. I was
able to eat the burger out of a childs cheeseburger from Burger King , but
very slowly of course. I am finding more and more options eating out such
as cottage cheese and fruit as a side. Ask your surgeon if he provides a
card, if not just explain to your waitress, most are very helpful in
helping you find options. Good Luck to you!
— Laura K.
April 24, 2003
I have only used my card from my surgeon twice in restaurants - once at a
buffet and someone else was paying, and once to order off the children's
menu at Bob Evans (turkey lurkey - slice of tukey, mashed potatoes and
green beans - still too much food!) I have used the card more for the very
nice drawing on the back of the card that shows how the stomach, pouch and
intestines appear after the surgical procedure. It has been great to be
able to tell an interested person about the surgery and have a picture that
explains it! (It is the size of a business card so very convenient to
carry.) I don't use it because there are lots of people who eat like we do
now - only they never had surgery and have to pay regular prices. (They are
usually not overweight, needless to say.) Another option in some
restaurants to to request a "luncheon" portion, which will be
smaller and cost less than the dinner portion. Another idea is to order a
sandwich and request no bun. I can usually get a chicken breast and fries
this way and I looks like I have a regular meal. I just eat the chicken and
maybe a few fries, so it takes me as long to eat mine as others who order a
full meal!
— koogy
April 25, 2003
people have vast different idea's about this. persoanlly i think its wrong,
if you go to a place and can only eat a small amount and feel some how
cheated do not go. take the rest home with you for another day. they did
not charge you more when you could eat more than 'normal' why should they
take less now that you can not eat 'normal' it all balances out. if it is a
'all you can eat' place why go there??? if i owned a restruant i would not
give a discount, i would still have to spend the smae amount on that person
to clean up after them, set the table, wash the dishes etc. some people
expect the childs meal prises, why are they a child? or a senior they have
those for age groups not weight groups. order your food, ask for a box,
take 2/3 of it hom and eat whats left there and enjoy it! come on people
fat people have enough of a hard time getting by in society with out little
cards to make us staound out and oddballs even more. now before anyone
sends me hate mail we are all intitled to out own opinions,
— janetc00
April 25, 2003
Seems I'm not the only one who takes this question to heart! I eat out 2-3
times a week. I have NEVER used a card requesting a discount and I have
NEVER had any problem ordering from the appetizer or child's menu.
Occasionally I'll have to give a brief explanation of why I don't want a
full sized meal but I have NEVER been told that I can't have what I want
the way I want it. If you want to go to an "all you can eat"
type place (Ryan's, Barnhill's, Shoney's, etc.) and want to get a discount
-- think of it this way. Before surgery these places could not charge us
double for all the food we ate. Why should they cut us a break now? I
generally avoid these type places now because the "all you can
eat" mentality is what caused many of us to be obese in the first
place. Before you go flashing your little card in restaurants -- try just
ordering without it. I'm pretty sure that you won't have too many
problems. Best of luck.
— Pam S.
April 25, 2003
I have one from my doctor. I used it early out. I find that now I just
take home what I don't eat for later. I have no opinion whether it is
right or wrong since I know from working in the resturant business that it
does not hurt them to honor these. (considering the amounts of food they
throw way!) It is totally up to you and here's wishing you a good journey.
— Oldsoul
April 30, 2003
I have found, even prior to surgery, that many restaurants will permit you
to share an entree - Olive Garden is particularly good about this... So if
you and your companion like the same food, ask if you can order 1 entree
with 2 plates and then generously tip the waiter/waitress. You may have to
pay for an extra salad, but that's far better than a full meal. My
daughter and her boyfriend (both thin) use this technique all the time and
have never been denied. Saves them money and reduces the leftovers which
somehow always sit in the fridge until it's time to clean it out. Try it
and enjoy!
— Judy N.
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