Birthday Supper - Havoc Prevention?
#1035 - 02/18/03 12:02 PM
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Lana_Marie
Reged: 01/31/03
Posts: 1968
Loc: Saskatchewan. Canada
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A few of the my best friends want to take me out for supper for my birthday next week to a restuarant we used to all go to chat our troubles away.
It was our hang out and is everyones favorite place to go - just like Cheers - where everybody knew our names haha.
Well - now that I have made these diet changes I am wondering if I can even eat their food anymore? The restuarant is pretty Canadian food (Burgers, fries, steaks, creamed soups etc). Wonderful food - but not for me!
Any suggestions on how to make an easy meal selection without having to confuse the waitress? I actually want to be able to eat a meal too not just a bran muffin and OJ because they are "safe".
Hope ya'll can help me!
Thanks
Lana_Marie
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Lana_Marie
Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz
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I know I hate going out to eat with friends or at work for the same reason. There are very few safe items in restaurants (Atleast for me) But when I have to be in that situation I usually order a baked potato and that is usually ok. I eat it slowly so I am not done before everyone else. Are there any safe steamed vegies you can tolerate?
Happy Birthday and a future of no symptoms!!
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See if they have any grilled chicken breasts or seafood. That plus the baked potato, or a side of rice, should be good. Ask that they leave off creamy sauces or butter, and give you fresh lemon wedges instead. They might have a vegetable or chicken noodle soup, plus some dinner rolls. Or a veggie/primavera pasta (ask for no cheese), or a chicken/turkey breast sandwich (get with mustard, no mayo).
Take along some soluble fiber supplements with you and have them as soon as you arrive at the restaurant. Take peppermint tea bags with you too in case the restaurant doesn't have that. Watch what you drink as well as what you eat.
Happy Birthday!
- Heather
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Ok...Do I have to ask the chicken breast to not be grilled in butter or oils or anything? Cuz I think after it's grilled they fry it with onions, mushrooms etc...But I'm not sure how everything is prepared from step one.
They make their baked potatoes with the filling dug out, whipped with onions, cheeses and sour cream and then scooped back in - do you think they are able to serve just a normal baked potatoe?
I only order water or herbal teas at a restuarant and I seem to be good that way. I seem to have the drinking portion of the diet nailed down - but I am having trouble with the food.
Thank you for the advice and birthday wishes!
Lana_Marie
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Lana_Marie
Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz
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Thank you for the birthday wishes.
I will have to try the baked potatoe idea. I am actually ok with alot of veggies.
Actually this weekend - I ordered in Chinese food for Valentines Day for my husband and I. I spent 20 minutes on the phone catering the Dinner For Two into everything I can eat. Right down to ensuring that the vegetables were only tossed into water and no oils or anything. Got the dinner, ate it and had "D" within 10 minutes. It is so frustrating for me - I was literally crying. It has almost made me not want to eat anything because I am sick of eating oatmeal and nothing seems to working. I am getting really frustrated. Does anyone else get like this?
Sorry to rant everyone - but I just get so angry. And to top it off, the weight I have lost at the beginning has all come back, so now its not even rewarding.
Lana_Marie
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Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz
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Well...you could ask for the grilled chicken as plain as possible, and the fried onions/mushrooms on the side. That way you can see just how greasy the veggies are and decide if it's safe to eat them.
They should be able to make a plain baked potato - surely they have a microwave. You might actually get a menu from the restaurant in advance, take it home, see what looks okay, then call the restaurant to see how they can accomodate you. The odds are pretty good they'll have plain white bread you can eat before anything else - that will help.
Standard Canadian and American restaurants are really hard - they just make everything so high in fat. Don't feel bad about asking a lot of questions and making a lot of special requests.
- Heather
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Ok - that sounds easy - so everything should be eat pretty plain - but atleast I can sit with the girls and chit chat the night away - without having to leave early (again)
I will have to ask lots of questions but that's ok - I already warned the girls and they are wonderful about it.
Thank you for answering so quickly - that is so wonderful. OK I am feeling alot better about the eating out thing (for now)
Lana_Marie
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Lana_Marie
Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz
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I, too, want you to have a great dinner w/ friends. And the best way is to not stress and to order safe foods.
Did you remember to tell the Chinese food place to NOT use MSG? That can be a real trigger for some.
Best of luck...
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Hang in there! Enjoy your birthday dinner, fellow Canadian! We have all been there. I smell chinese food and have a D-attack. It may take some time, but you will figure out what you can order from restaurants. I always prefer takeout to dine-in for obvious reasons. At least we can cry together and support one another.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I usually do take-out as well. I got together today with some girl friends and I actually suggested a night out without the kids. They were all excited. I told them we will have to do a movie first then food. They all agreed. I also have found out they have similar attacks when they go out to eat, so we are all in good company. Who knew?
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