you are so new out of your surgery that you are more than likely on liquids. I think that you should probably avoid those situations when possible and when it isn't take a protein shake with you. Granted I haven't had the surgery yet so I don't know what you are going through but in my own way been there done that

I'm 5 days out and I'm allowed to have 1 oz of lean meat so that is what I probably would have gotten. I am going on a date with my husband tomorrow and I'm looking forward to A TUNA BITE - ONE! LOL Good luck to you. I think anewelly's answer is a good one. Always be prepared and have some things you can eat/drink with you. :)

It was almost 3 months before I went out to eat after surgery and even then I wasn't ready to eat much of what places had to offer. I was still learning.

Now, I can go almost anywhere and find something that I can eat and work into another meal or two at home.

The first fast food type item I had was Wendy's chili that I had my hubby pick up for me. It was so yummy and I was about 6 weeks out at that point.

Karen
RNY 7/19/11
Start 305
Pre-op 290
Post-op 302
Now 207

when I go out...which I did today! I always ask them to bring a to go box with the plate and put what I know won't fit in there. I also ask for my drink after the meal in a to go cup. it helps to not over eat. I did this even when I was new and all I could do was broth. Today I managed two cucumber slices no skin and two bites of salmon grilled. that was all I could do...the to go box right off the start helps tremendously! then you have left overs and usually adds up two two or three meals for me! it will get easier!

I don't think I'll be trying fast food again for a long long time!

Today we were doing alot of shopping and running around. Lunch time passed and my grandson and husband had pizza. I figured that I would have a Wendy's cod fillet. I took it off the bun and had two small bites of it.

OMG I thought I was dying!! I don't know if its because it was fried, or what the problem was but my pouch screamed at me, "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE PUTTING IN ME?!?"

Needless to say, I won't be doing THAT again. I'm going to make sure I have some packets of protein shakes in my purse and I'll buy a bottle of water and have that instead. No more fast food for me.

BTW, I'm almost 6 weeks out.

Laurie

I have yet to go to a resteraunt since having surgery (03/07/12) But I was told by my NUT that soups,a small serving of mashed potatoes or small piece of baked fish are good choices if in that situation. But, as for me I am not ready to step into a resteraunt and a can of soup at home serves me several meals :) Good luck!

On the occasion that I go to a fast food place, usually McD's cuz I have young children who enjoy the play place.... I order whatever I want...but only eat what I am able to...for example: I love bigmacs...obviously can't eat a whole one....and since it's the sauce that draws me, I eat a few bites of one of the hamburger patties (making sure some sauce is on it)....the rest gets tossed or I bring it home to my dog. I sometimes will get a side salad....on the dollar menu. I use dressing sparingly (dip the fork in it first). I sometimes get one of the larger salads with chicken on it....and split it with my kids (I've got two that love salad)....but I grab what I want of the chicken before I let them touch it. :-)

I do not feel guilty about any wasted food. This way, I still get to have a little of what I want. If my hubby is there, he will finish what I can't.

you're so early out. The only thing I can think of at your stage is to bring a protein drink and tell everyone that you had intestinal surgery (you don;t have to say which one), or eat before you go and tell them you aren't feeling well. Sorry I'm not much help but I couldn't eat anything at your stage, just liquids.

I've gone out to eat a number of times since surgery, and I always bring home enough leftovers for three of four additional meals. However, none of those excursions have been to fast food restaurants. I don't think you can get "lean meat" at McDonalds....... :)

Tenesee I can't do any fish except tuna. Sometimes the fake crab that is always a gamble though. Wendys has baked potatoes I believe they also have lt sour cream. I don't like anything on mine but here it is an option if you go there.

I always opt for lean meat when going out or baked potatoe because mashed usually has butter and milk or cream in them. I like soup depending on the type it is. Just think about where you are in your recovery diet then order something that fits. I always have leftovers. I order water to have incase of choaking mainly but I never drink anything untill at least the 30 min after eating has come.

I think you're a bit too early to be eating out, but if you do try Mexican food and just order some re-fried beans with some cheese on top. That seems to be a pretty safe bet for anyone after the 2nd week post op. Even as time goes by, Mexican is still a safe bet as the meat is ground up extra fine and if you get corn tortillas they are basically pressed corn bits, so everything is already chewed for you. In the beginning, I would get them to leave off the lettuce, but have no problems now after 8 months. Remember, you not only don't want to get sick from eating too much, but also not geting sick from eating something too fatty or large in size. So as someone suggested, mashed potatoes, but they really have no nutritional value, but that's the consistency you want to aim for that soon after surgery. So the refried beans with some salsa on top will soothe the hunger and also satisfy the taste buds.

I think everyone is right on the money with their suggestions. I do eat out with friends (usually lunch with co-workers). I always find something to eat -- pretty basic stuff -- even at 7 months out -- but usually feel like it's a waste of money -- there's almost no point in buying something for just a few bites. :)

Yeah I agree with everyone it's kinda of soon to be eating out due to you are pretty restricted. So I would even skip trying to eat and sip lemon water and tell everyone you are needing to follow a special diet due to recent intestinal surgery. I had my gall bladder out at the same time of my RNY so I told everyone that my surgery was simple gall bladder removal. Going out to eat is not the time to try a new food! Who wants to get sick at the table. Items like grilled chicken breasts are pretty much served everywhere. Even at Hardees ( the place so famous for its's monster burgers with monster calories) you can request a grilled chicken breast on top of a side salad.Now I am three months out and usually my hubby and I share an entree. Portions are usually so big it's not a problem. In this economy don't think too many eyebrows are raised at meal sharing.One problem I have found is servers really push you to order something to drink, they will even bring me an ice water when I have declined.I get funny looks when I ask them to take it away.

Or you can get the kids meals at chik-fil-a. They have naked chicken nuggets that are real chicken breast and they offer fruit and applesauce side options.

thanks everyone for your advice it helps