Removal of part stomach

[Pippop18]

Where do I get a card to take to restaurants to say small portions instead of explaining

[Mark4]

[e-mail]

If you send a request to them they have cards

[DaveChuter]

Hi

opa.org.uk

Or e-mail [e-mail]

[Mick]

If you go to the OPA website, and look under `downloads` there is one for the card. Plus some other factsheets you may find useful.

A lot of place do meals for the `smaller appetite` or mix and match something I have done before now eg. after my op 6 years ago I used to ask for a starter instead of the main. Most places understand if you explain you can only eat small meals.

[grandylynda]

My cards came in an info pack from OPA. Have never used one yet. I either have childrens meals, some places do have real food on them!, or choose a stater. Also Places have been quite happy to wrap left overs to take with me. Useful on holiday as I could have half a sandwich and take other half for later. Be careful of where codes not prices go into til. Our gym cant serve 1 slice of toast as it is priced in 2s. Have solved that I think if I use childrens menu. The other time things didnt work for me was a group meal out which was pre orderd. I had spoken to the catering manager about portions and so had the organisers. On the night though, i got 3 full courses and was charged fully. I did take home a chicken breast! Next time I shall opt out of the group arrangment and order myself from the main menus. Good luck

[toots1951]

My husband has the card and never used it. Just sticksto Children's menus - including carvery's where he can choose whatever suits him.

[JanA]

I also love have a card but have never used it.

I order children's portion & find most places will do this for me.

[Mrtoad]

Found it more embarrassing showing the card than actually asking! Normally have a childs meal or share an adults portion with 'er indoors-only remember being questioned about it once-needless to say we never went back. Wetherspoons have a childrens/small portion menu, plenty of their branches around.

[Kate1503]

Lots of places now do smaller portions for older people! You may not be an OAP, but it's worth checking out - Hungry Horse is one - as well as some independent restaurants. My husband has had an oesophagectomy, but I am quite slim and have a smaller appetite anyway. So, all we say is that we don't have big appetites and have no need to explain further! All the best, Kate

[kiddy]

Hi yes it is embarrassing the size of meals we eat and can be difficult when going out in a group of friends. I also ask for a children’s meal or take away or just go with starters. I have also a collapsible container which sometimes i use. Also i tend to buy my own when out with friends they should understand.

Good luck

Debbie

[Tsuzuki]

Hah I know that feeling. I got some hash and eggs at a breakfast place and they were looking at me funny when I said no I dont want bread or fruit or anything... then 10 mins later I ask for a box to put 3\4 of it to take home.

I figure if it starts to bother me ill just tell them I have a compimised stomach.

Good luck...don't sweat the petty rhings pet the.....

I really didnt know there was a real card u can get. Thats neat! Still doubt I would use it though!