Venting about HuHot

lala285
on 10/25/12 3:36 am - OK

VSG on 08/06/12

HuHot and Ghengis Grill are a couple of my favorite places to eat out post-VSG. I can focus on lean proteins, skip the noodles/rice, season/flavor the meat however I want, and--most importantly--it's tasty. Today I learned the only thing that sucks about HuHot is that they won't give you a to-go box if you have just one plate. At Ghengis Grill they'll give you a to go box if you have just one bowl of food (no to-go box if you have unlimited bowls). At HuHot I explained to the server that I've had surgery and can only have one plate of food, actually not even finish the one plate, so I'd like a to go box for what remained. They wouldn't budge. I think that sucks. I mean, I completely understand that they can't change their rules for all and give to-go boxes to everyone because I've seen how some people can go up for refills 3+ times. (What the heck!?!) But you'd think they could make an exception for a customer who will only ever get one plate. I'll never get more than one plate. Duh. My stomach is 40% of its original size. HuHot has lost a customer, and my friends/family members who come to the restaurant with me won't be going there anymore as long as I'm with them.

I know this is a petty thing to be irked about and there are starving people all around the world, yadda yadda. Trust me I realize that. So PLEASE, no holier than thou responses. I just wanted to whine to people who might understand where I'm coming from. So there you have it.

HW: 291 SW: 273 CW: 168 GW: 153

M1: -22 lbs M2: -18 lbs M3: -13 lbs M4: -10 lbs M5: -5 lbs M6: -9 lbs M7: -5 lbs M8: -9 lbs M9: -10 lbs M10: +3 lbs M11: ? M12: -2 lbs Stair-step loser.

(deactivated member)
on 10/25/12 3:47 am

VSG on 12/07/11

Look, IMO, you paid for it. You should be able to take it with you. I wouldn't go back either. That policy just sucks!

AnnieinIA
on 10/25/12 4:34 am

Although I haven't gone to Hu Hot yet post-op - I plan to in the near future. Since there aren't tons of places around that are as easy to eat post - op as they are. You might want to consider contacting the manager or the corporate office outside of the time you are there for dinner. Just call and talk things over. It just might work and increase their awareness at the same time.

Annie

lala285
on 10/25/12 8:58 am - OK

VSG on 08/06/12

That's a great idea, Annie, because it is an issue that applies to more than just me. Plus it truly is a good dining out option for those of us post-op. I'll contact them. Didn't have time to escalate the issue while I was there because I had to get back to work. :)

HW: 291 SW: 273 CW: 168 GW: 153

M1: -22 lbs M2: -18 lbs M3: -13 lbs M4: -10 lbs M5: -5 lbs M6: -9 lbs M7: -5 lbs M8: -9 lbs M9: -10 lbs M10: +3 lbs M11: ? M12: -2 lbs Stair-step loser.

TSinNC
on 10/25/12 4:35 am

VSG on 08/16/12

I agree, that is a dumb policy.

Tina

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Stephanie M.
on 10/25/12 4:36 am

Bring a small plastic container with you, take home your leftovers in it.

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rhearob
on 10/25/12 7:19 am - TN

VSG on 11/02/11

Seconded!

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160 lbs lost. Surgeons Goal Reached in 33 weeks. My Goal in 37 Weeks.

VSG: 11/2/2011; LBL+Thigh Lift+BL: 10/3/2012; Brach+Mastopexy: 7/22/2013

lala285
on 10/25/12 8:59 am - OK

VSG on 08/06/12

Thanks for the idea. I guess it just hasn't dawned on me to take things into my own hands yet since most places are so happy to give a to-go container. Oh, the life of a post-op VSGer. What would I do without OH? :)

HW: 291 SW: 273 CW: 168 GW: 153

M1: -22 lbs M2: -18 lbs M3: -13 lbs M4: -10 lbs M5: -5 lbs M6: -9 lbs M7: -5 lbs M8: -9 lbs M9: -10 lbs M10: +3 lbs M11: ? M12: -2 lbs Stair-step loser.

notoriousgrannyD
on 10/25/12 4:46 am

VSG on 10/16/12

I hate when people can't see common sense and adjust their rules accordingly. I would go back and take the BIGGEST bowl of food anyone ever had and eat your fill, then leave the rest. HAHA - it doesn't help but least you would be following the rules........and not taking any away.......

. Surgery date OCTOBER 16th

lala285
on 10/25/12 9:00 am - OK

VSG on 08/06/12

Haha, that's one way to stick it to 'em for not letting me have my half plate of leftovers! LOL

HW: 291 SW: 273 CW: 168 GW: 153

M1: -22 lbs M2: -18 lbs M3: -13 lbs M4: -10 lbs M5: -5 lbs M6: -9 lbs M7: -5 lbs M8: -9 lbs M9: -10 lbs M10: +3 lbs M11: ? M12: -2 lbs Stair-step loser.

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