I've rediscovered McDonalds...On my terms...

WARNING!!  Kids, do not try this at home!!  I'm starting to go back to McDonalds.  No, it's not like before WLS.  It's on my terms...let me explain.  Some of things I will get there...Coffee.  I'll get one of their regular coffees and sweeten it to my taste...mostly Splenda and Equal, with a little sugar and half and half.  I only drink about 4oz cause my pouch is a weakling...I will save the cup and reheat the rest the next day.  A cheeseburger...I will use a few napkins and blot out the grease.  I will then add my own spinach leafs and tomatoes.  I ususally will nibble on it for a couple of days.  A grilled chicken bacon ranch salad...I will take the salad and add my own spinach leafs, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, and some extra cheese.  No, the dressing and the bacon is not good...but when you add the other stuff it works for me...it usually last a few days too.  Those thinking about going this route really should wait till you're near your goal.  But for me...I'm enjoying these items.  Brian  PS Notice...no Big Macs, french fries, or soft drinks...

I've eaten there twice now... grilled chicken plain (toss the buns), and fruit/walnut salad.  It's not great, but it's not extra large fries with a quarter pounder w/ cheese either....

I never really cared much for McD's or BK before my surgery, so not visiting them lately hasn't really been an issue for me.  However, a couple of months ago, I was on a 10 hour road trip and found myself starving in the middle of nowhere, so stopped at a BK/gas station combo.  Not much WLS friendly food there, but I saw a grilled chicken sandwich (not sure what BK is calling them these days).  I got it to go so I could get back on the road.  I never thought to ask about mayo or anything like that.  When I opened it up, the chicken literally slipped out of my hand from between the buns - it was lathered with mayo on both sides of the chicken.  What a bummer.  Next time, I'll pack a cooler and take my own food. 

 I know some western folks who are eating there pretty often. It's one of the cheaper ways to eat in Japan.

I wonder how bad Mac and junk food are for people who's cholesterol never really went up pre-op? Doesn't that mean it truly does NOT go up after having half your intesting bypassed? Still, better safe than sorry I guess. I'm not going to eat FF's every day. That's for sure.

When I do McD's (usually for lunch at work) it's the little 6 piece McNugget w. hot mustard sauce ..   or a chicken snack wrap (crispy, extra ranch dressing - DSers privilege!    )

  As to burgers, I prefer the Jr. Whopper w. cheese at BK, extra mayo and no lettuce ..   I've been able to eat a regular Whopper w. cheese, but it's way too bloating ..   

  I keep in the fridge at work for high-protein snacks those frozen little mini-cheeseburgers that come 8 to a package ..   I take one pair, throw away the top buns, stack one on top of the other like a double-burger, using one of the bottom buns for the top bun, nuke it for 80 secs ...  then put on mayo and mustard ..      it's like 18 grams of protein and less than 12 grams of carbs that way ..   IIRC ..    

Good techniques....Man! But if I go there....I want the whole enchilada!