Good options for eating out?

sarah_lil
on 6/20/14 5:05 am
VSG on 04/23/14

We are going to be traveling soon and although I will pack some food to take with us, I know we will eat out some while on vacation.  Any recommendations of places/menu items to look for when eating out? 

civilmomma
on 6/20/14 5:09 am
VSG on 03/07/14

breakfast...order an egg or yogurt

lunch - fast food - eat the chicken out a grilled snack wrap from McDonalds of get a grilled chicken sandwich and eat some of the meat

dinner - olive garden has appetizer portions of grilled chicken skewers, fish is always a good option, grilled chicken breast, broth based soup, you could probably also ask for a scrambled/poached egg at any full service restaurant

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Gwen M.
on 6/20/14 5:12 am
VSG on 03/13/14

I've been out to eat a number of time and haven't had any issue with finding sleeve-friendly options.  I do avoid fast food restaurants and stick to local places, since they tend to have better options (but I did this pre-op as well).  

If you know where you're going, you can check out local restaurants on Urban Spoon (or other site) and find menus online so you can plan before you go.  

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happyteacher
on 6/20/14 9:38 am

McDonalds- I order a side salad, add a grilled chicken breast, and an order of apple slices.  Apple goes on the salad, light vinegrette... the entire thing is under 150 cals and lots of protein.

Wendys- small chili, hold the crackers

Most any place, grilled chicken sandwich, hold the bun and the dressing

I don't do fast food often, but if you are careful there are options. 

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Gwen M.
on 6/20/14 9:59 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Oh, there definitely are options!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

Jennsumner722
on 6/20/14 6:00 am
VSG on 04/23/14 with

There's an app called baritrack it tells you what you can eat from restaurants in the area you're in.

        
AkfLpn
on 6/20/14 8:05 am
VSG on 05/27/14

Chipotle has good quality food and since you make your own burrito bowl to order you can add the protein you want while leaving out the carbs. Also there are plenty of options for family members that are no****ching carbs. 

H.W. 285  S.W. 265  C.W.162

mickeymantle
on 6/20/14 9:32 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

red lobster has grilled shrimp on a skewer  that comes with grilled veggies  that I have fit into my plan 

    

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happyteacher
on 6/20/14 9:35 am

You can stay on plan at just about any restaurant.  Order appetizers that are protein (non-breaded, non-fried) based to save some money.  Skip the starcy sides.  Green veggies can be deceiving... green beans at some places can pack a couple hundred calories per serving.  Check the websites and scan the nutrition labels.  

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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ShadowWolf3
on 6/20/14 3:25 pm - OH
VSG on 03/19/15

There is a steakhouse called Texas Roadhouse that will let you order off kids menu if you let them know it is due to surgery.  Which is nice cause they have steak bites or grilled chicken.  If you run into one of them.

The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.- Benjamin Mays

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