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darlingdeb
on 7/25/12 4:11 am - OH

Well it is that time of year again for State Fairs and Festivals. I had my RNY April 17th so I am eating solid foods. My question is what to eat at the fair? I usually go every year and this is my first since my RNY. I love going and taking my grandson but I know I can't have a lot of the food and I am trying to think of food choices. Please any suggestions would be appreciated. Debbie

TXKashmir
on 7/25/12 4:17 am - Grand Prairie, TX

RNY on 11/22/08

The last time I went to the State Fair, I got one of those turkey legs (of course the leftovers lasted for two days - lol), and I had a bite of my niece's corn on the cob.

Debbie
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H.A.L.A B.
on 7/25/12 4:55 am

RNY on 05/14/08

If that would be me - nothing. I would bring my own snacks and drinks.
The fair food is not that healthy or fresh. Why risk food poisoning? and with RNY - food poisoning - it is not fun... not at all..

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

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Neen L.
on 7/25/12 5:06 am - Arlington, VA

RNY on 04/28/04

I LOVE the county fair. I make something for it every year. Last year my blueberry-peach syrup with lemon basil and orange zest won a blue ribbon! I was so excited.

At our fair, there is usually some barbecue. I'll go with some pulled pork or chicken with a vinegar based (not sweet) barbecue sauce.

The turkey leg someone mentioned before is a good bet too. I usually have to take the skin off because it's too chewy for me, but they are pretty darn tasty.

Sometimes the places serving burgers and hot dogs will have some kind of turkey burger or grilled chicken, so that's worth looking for as well.

If you're worried, it's worth putting a back-up protein bar in your bag. Enjoy the fair!

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darlingdeb
on 7/25/12 5:14 am - OH

Thanks so much for all the food ideas. I didn't even think of some of these. I will have a back-up plan such as a protein bar. Debbie

exohexoh
on 7/25/12 5:18 am - West Chester, PA

RNY on 09/27/10

luckily the one i go to in pa is at night so i usually don't go until after dinner time. last year i went with my friend, her boyfriend, and her neice and nephew and had a bite of ice cream and a bite of cotton candy and was happy.

<3 jen <3

<3 starting weight: 252 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 151 <3

RNY: 9/27/10 <3 Extended Tummy Tuck w/hip & thigh lipo: 6/6/13

juleskar
on 7/25/12 6:11 am

RNY on 01/11/11

Our fair last year had a Gyro (sp?) booth that sold grilled chicken salads, instead of the pita bread. I asked for no sauce and it was filling, satisfying and I didn't feel left out of the group. I brought an icy protein drink and protein bars, in case I got hungry. Have fun!! Ours is next week...can't wait!!

LJ1972
on 7/25/12 6:45 am - FL

RNY on 08/16/11

I carried a quest protein bar in my back pocket and bought some grilled chicken. Another night I ate the insides of a philly cheese steak

Dee.spunk
on 7/25/12 7:56 am - Sacramento, CA

RNY on 11/30/11

We went to the BBQ stand and I got pulled pork without the BBQ sauce. The had steak too. I ate breakfast before we went and dinner after we left, that way I could eat good meals. I also brought jerky and nuts with me.

Height:5'1.5 RNY:11/30/11 HW:307 SW:234 CW:136 GW:140 (LOST 73 Lbs. PRE-OP)

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