Can't use "smaller portions" card at buffet !?!

I am well aware that this is the Lap Band forum.  I mistook you for one of your compatriots.  My apologies for that.  But, I can still post wherever I want.  As can anyone else.

jenjengrins Niazy Selim, M.D., Ph.D. Lap Band (03/13/09) Member Since: 07/15/08 [Latest Posts]

Post Date: 10/13/09 11:18 am We banders get a card that we can show restaurants that allows us to order from the kids menu or kids price.  This woman went to a Chinese restaurant where she showed her card and the person was rather rude and didn't accept.  I replyed that I had only one issue with a restaurant but for the most part the card works.  This woman proceeds to say that if its all you can eat buffett and all you can eat is 3 oz of food and pay $10 then you are paying for what you are eating.  She thinks the card is a fat card (I don't).  If I can show a card and be able to pay $5 for my mean rather than $10, how is that stupid?   I guess call me cheap, but its stupid not to try and see if you can pay for the kids price when we eat less than normal kids.

 what is the big deal.  If I could use a card to get a free meal I would.  I haven't been to this site in awhile every one is so uptight.  please everybody just CHILL OUT.    relax the world is not ending

What the F are you talking about?  This is the Lap Band board.  AND I wasn't even talking to you.  How's that for having your ass handed to you?

Trust me. Not much of one. I work with Marines. I've seen it done by experts.

Wow, I have used my card to order off of the kids menu.  It has worked everytime.  However, i just don't go to buffets anymore.  I figure it's too much $$ for what I'm going to eat.  So I just stay away.

Happy hump day!!

wow.. I just joined this group.. but shoot some of you are mean.. we all struggle..and come here to share and find some answers.. but mean people.. wow..

I heard about the card.. maybe i will get one.. but honestly for me.. i have to learn to ask for a to go box.. and learn my own portion control.. its real world.. is that easy.. well i guess this is why we get the band.. to really almost force portion control.. some cheat.. i hear.. and what good does that do?  well we do it t ourselves.. so we are only to blame ourselves for our failure.. thats hard for some people..

I guess.. what i look for .. is some compassion here.. and people with good advice.. does this mean.. its always what i want to hear?  no.. but they can be constructive.. and supportive at the same time.. I feel bad for the scene that was caused by having the card.. so we have to make split second decisions.. can we take stuff home.. should we go to an all you can eat buffett.. hey maybe its a great feeling.. walking in.. and able to walk out satisfied but not overdoing it.. what an accomplishment that is.. who cares.. what the overhead is.. who is paying what for wht service.. the fact is.. you succeeded.. and walked out with your dignity.. and self control in tact..

im just dissapointed in the way some folks choose to respond.. not supportive.. just plain ol' mean..