BamaCruiser20 Posted July 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I had Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery in mid May 2015 and will be going on a short cruise the end of July. I am pretty sound in what and how much foods I can eat and having been on many cruises, I'm confident in not having any issues in that. However, I was wondering, from anyone who has cruised after WLS, did you tell your dining room server at the beginning of the cruise that you wouldn't be able to eat much? I know when we go to a regular restaurant the servers are concerned that I didn't like the food b/c I only eat a few bites. The servers on a cruise normally seem even more concerned as to whether you enjoyed your dinner or not. So, I am wondering if it will benefit the wait team to know ahead of time that I will only eat a couple bites but that doesn't mean I didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted July 17, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I just had a bypass in May!! not doing my 1st cruise post surgery cruise till November. I think I will tell them. I had my 1st restaurant experience this past weekend and the server was so concerned that I only ate a few bites of my fish. I didn't tell her about my surgery but I assured her thet the fish was delicious. On the ship the staff is always so concerned that you have a good experience that sharing that info will them will just reassure them that even though you are only eating a few bites of things you do like your meal. And it might make it easier too if you plan on avoiding desserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted July 23, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted July 23, 2015 There are a few desserts I really like...like Bitter n' Blanc and the Cappuchino Pie. On the nights they have those, I'll make sure not to eat my fill of protein. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted July 23, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted July 23, 2015 BTW....Coco, I hope you are doing well after surgery! We both had it at the same time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted July 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I'm doing pretty good so far just getting used to it all. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbie Posted July 31, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I had a gastric bypass years ago, and I had to explain it at many restaurants. The staff would think something was wrong with the food. I would say, I had a surgery on my stomach and I could'nt eat much. I always let them food was fine. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted October 14, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I had Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery in mid May 2015 and will be going on a short cruise the end of July. I am pretty sound in what and how much foods I can eat and having been on many cruises, I'm confident in not having any issues in that. However, I was wondering, from anyone who has cruised after WLS, did you tell your dining room server at the beginning of the cruise that you wouldn't be able to eat much? I know when we go to a regular restaurant the servers are concerned that I didn't like the food b/c I only eat a few bites. The servers on a cruise normally seem even more concerned as to whether you enjoyed your dinner or not. So, I am wondering if it will benefit the wait team to know ahead of time that I will only eat a couple bites but that doesn't mean I didn't like it. How did the cruise go? Did you tell the waiters about surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaCruiser20 Posted November 23, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sorry Coco...I just now re-checked this thread. I did tell the wait staff the first night so they wouldn't keep asking if I wanted something else. By the second night, the head waiter gave me the dessert menu at the same time as the main menu so I could plan as to whether I wanted dessert or not. Although she understood, it took a day or so for her assistants to catch on. A few times everyone was finished and they hadn't taken the plates away...I figured they may be waiting on me. When I motioned to him I was finished, he took the plate away and brought the next course. The next night he knew to go ahead and take my plate when I laid my sliverware down on it. I did very well and lost a pound on the cruise. Not my normal loss for a week post op, but DEFINITELY not my normal for being on a cruise. First time I've ever lost weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted November 23, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sorry Coco...I just now re-checked this thread. I did tell the wait staff the first night so they wouldn't keep asking if I wanted something else. By the second night, the head waiter gave me the dessert menu at the same time as the main menu so I could plan as to whether I wanted dessert or not. Although she understood, it took a day or so for her assistants to catch on. A few times everyone was finished and they hadn't taken the plates away...I figured they may be waiting on me. When I motioned to him I was finished, he took the plate away and brought the next course. The next night he knew to go ahead and take my plate when I laid my sliverware down on it. I did very well and lost a pound on the cruise. Not my normal loss for a week post op, but DEFINITELY not my normal for being on a cruise. First time I've ever lost weight. Sounds good Planning on telling the dining staff too I'm hoping to at least stay the same on the cruise. But I figure with all the walking on the ship that shouldn't be too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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