WOW, did we realize how much we eat????

Hi,

Yup, Im single so I eat almost all of my meals out...formally about 6 meals a day. lol I did the math the other day and figured out that the surgery should pay for itself in a few short years based solely on the amount of money I am saving from not eating out anymore.

"Yes, paying $20 for your dinner would be a huge waste of money!! Maybe you could make some kind of deal with the manager since you are good customers."

My sister, who lives in CA, says that there are cards that your doc can give you that entitle you to order off the kids menu or buy a kids buffet. Any truth to that? Has anyone heard of such a thing?

My doctor gave me a laminated card (his business card) and on the back it says:

Patient Name: _________________
Please permit the above named patient to purchase a child's plate. He/She had gastric surgery which limits food intake.

Of course it is still up to the restaurant mgmt. as to whether or not they will allow it, but maybe it helps. I've never used it.

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Terry
banded April 2007
215/180/165
Shrinkin' Violet Fa-evah!

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kimmom,
You hit the nail on the head. If I could have lost weight without the band I would already be there, right? It's not like most of us haven't tried virtually every diet program, gym, etc. out there without lasting results. This tool was a last resort for me (since I couldn't see having gastric bypass - too dangerous in my book) and I fought my insurance company 6 months to get approval and DID. Not that I didn't pay a sizeable chunk out of pocket but I'm hoping this will put me on the right track.

Banded 6/27 - 18 lbs. lost since start of 10 day pre-op liquid diet. No sutures or staples - feel pretty good! I hope I can still say that months down the road! :) Be optimistic (but a little realism never hurt anyone). ;)