So, the little 1/2 portion card you get??
Has anyone had trouble using the little card from the surgeon stating that you can have 1/2 portions because you have had "stomach restrictive surgery"
I think I might be a little embarrased to pull it out afterwards, but then again...if it saves $$.
I think I might be a little embarrased to pull it out afterwards, but then again...if it saves $$.
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On September 13, 2011 at 10:37 AM Pacific Time, yellomodelchick06 wrote:
Does Kaiser give you one of these cards? I have never heard of it before.
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I have never used mine... I usually just split a meal with either my hubby or one of our three boys! Works out well! And if I am eating with someone who doesn't want to split, I box up 1/2 of it before I even start eating, and whatever is left when I am full I add to. Then I have another meal or two for lunch later in the week!
HW: 245lbs SW:232lbs; CW: 206.2lbs; GW:125lbs Height 5ft 2in
Never got one....and he never even talked about it. Now, perhaps if I ask my Nutritionist at the Weight Control Center. They are the ones *****ally are handling what I eat, how I eat and speed of eating. My surgeon just wants to stay a surgeon....not a dietician.
HW: 291 • SW: 260 • CW: 196 • GW: 145 
This is going to come off totally crass and harsh, but try to see it from a different point of view:
1) Kid's meals are just about the most nutrient lacking, highest processed choices on a menu. You had 85% of your stomach removed so you could gain health. Let's not throw craptastic food down there. I would venture to guess 90% of the options are fried foods and/or so heavy carb-laden that it's not worth the money spent.
2) Restaurants are a business. They are there to make money. Just because you (and I) chose to have a huge portion of our stomachs removed so we'd put down the fork doesn't change the fact that they are a business. The cost to run that business, not including food/products, did not decrease when we elected to have surgery. They still have to pay their wait, kitchen, hostess, and other staff members all the same pay. They still have to pay liability and workers comp insurance premiums. If you honestly, need to save $2 order a la carte items. I order a plain chicken breast, or just an appetizer and take the leftovers home.
3) Obesity has a huge stigma. Mainly that we are fat, lazy, don't make good food choices, etc etc. Why add "cheap" to the list????
4) They didn't charge me 3 times the price when I could eat 3 times the amount of food. (this pertains to buffets mainly). It's "ALL I CAN EAT" and all I can eat is 3/4 cup of food, so I'll gladly pay my 7-9 bucks for all I can eat, enjoy my food, and leave satisfied. OR, I'll get a to-go box and pay by the pound.
5) I have huge issues announcing to some 20something waittress/waiter that had to have my stomach altered so I wouldn't be a fatty anymore. With all the secrecy and shame that comes with weight loss surgery, for me, there just wans't a need to announce to the world that I couldn't stop eating. I am beyond open about my VSG and have been since day 1. However, for me to just pop a card out of my purse that practically says "HEY I am a fatty with eating issues, please accommodate my needs, and wants now that I've chosen to alter my body" just screams humiliation. I figured if I really needed to save money on dining out, I should just stay home and eat.
Easiest solution(for me) is to order a la carte items, or share with someone else. I have shared an entree with my son and/or my husband the entire time post-op. I always make sure to pretty much double the tip when doing this because the wait staff typically makes only 50-60% of the minimum wage and they live off tips. Also, if I reallly want my own plate/entree, I order an entire meal, eat what I want, bring home the rest and that $9 meal just got stretched to 3 meals, and well that's $3 a meal and still breaks down to less than any senior or kid's meal out there.
Just my 2 cents, and believe me, I am one of those super frugal/almost extreme couponers, I never pay full price for anything EVER. Seriously, NEVER do I pay full price for stuff, and/or it's off the clearance list. I'm that crazy lady walking around the grocery store with the big binder, piles of coupons and shuffling through flyers so I'm all about saving money. But, on this topic, I just can't bring myself to announce to the world that I had my guts altered.
1) Kid's meals are just about the most nutrient lacking, highest processed choices on a menu. You had 85% of your stomach removed so you could gain health. Let's not throw craptastic food down there. I would venture to guess 90% of the options are fried foods and/or so heavy carb-laden that it's not worth the money spent.
2) Restaurants are a business. They are there to make money. Just because you (and I) chose to have a huge portion of our stomachs removed so we'd put down the fork doesn't change the fact that they are a business. The cost to run that business, not including food/products, did not decrease when we elected to have surgery. They still have to pay their wait, kitchen, hostess, and other staff members all the same pay. They still have to pay liability and workers comp insurance premiums. If you honestly, need to save $2 order a la carte items. I order a plain chicken breast, or just an appetizer and take the leftovers home.
3) Obesity has a huge stigma. Mainly that we are fat, lazy, don't make good food choices, etc etc. Why add "cheap" to the list????
4) They didn't charge me 3 times the price when I could eat 3 times the amount of food. (this pertains to buffets mainly). It's "ALL I CAN EAT" and all I can eat is 3/4 cup of food, so I'll gladly pay my 7-9 bucks for all I can eat, enjoy my food, and leave satisfied. OR, I'll get a to-go box and pay by the pound.
5) I have huge issues announcing to some 20something waittress/waiter that had to have my stomach altered so I wouldn't be a fatty anymore. With all the secrecy and shame that comes with weight loss surgery, for me, there just wans't a need to announce to the world that I couldn't stop eating. I am beyond open about my VSG and have been since day 1. However, for me to just pop a card out of my purse that practically says "HEY I am a fatty with eating issues, please accommodate my needs, and wants now that I've chosen to alter my body" just screams humiliation. I figured if I really needed to save money on dining out, I should just stay home and eat.
Easiest solution(for me) is to order a la carte items, or share with someone else. I have shared an entree with my son and/or my husband the entire time post-op. I always make sure to pretty much double the tip when doing this because the wait staff typically makes only 50-60% of the minimum wage and they live off tips. Also, if I reallly want my own plate/entree, I order an entire meal, eat what I want, bring home the rest and that $9 meal just got stretched to 3 meals, and well that's $3 a meal and still breaks down to less than any senior or kid's meal out there.
Just my 2 cents, and believe me, I am one of those super frugal/almost extreme couponers, I never pay full price for anything EVER. Seriously, NEVER do I pay full price for stuff, and/or it's off the clearance list. I'm that crazy lady walking around the grocery store with the big binder, piles of coupons and shuffling through flyers so I'm all about saving money. But, on this topic, I just can't bring myself to announce to the world that I had my guts altered.
Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
Wow USAFwife,
And you said it so nice !!!
I agree !!!
Most times if I'm in a sit down service and I just order an appetizer and no drink...... I'll leave a tip like I ate "normal"
The server shouldn't have to come out short because I was so fat my stomach had to be "modified".
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