Carnival food prep

[mykindaparty]

I just had 85% of my stomach removed and will be on the Elation for Halloween. Is there a number I can call and request certain foods, I will only be eating things like yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes, etc, in other words very soft foods and can only have 2 oz portions. I know I can get the yogurt and eggs in the buffet in the mornings and mashed potatoes in the main dining room but I have to eat every few hrs and was wondering if I could request food made especially for my diet. Any information would be helpful, thanks

 

 

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[runner15km]

I just had 85% of my stomach removed and will be on the Elation for Halloween. Is there a number I can call and request certain foods, I will only be eating things like yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes, etc, in other words very soft foods and can only have 2 oz portions. I know I can get the yogurt and eggs in the buffet in the mornings and mashed potatoes in the main dining room but I have to eat every few hrs and was wondering if I could request food made especially for my diet. Any information would be helpful, thanks

 

 

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Call Carnival - http://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/special-needs/dietary-needs.aspx

[Carol1560]

Take a can of dried protein shakes and a little mixer and make your protein shakes. You can do that anytime anywhere and I am sure that is what you were told to do in between meals. That is what everybody else did

[tobancruiser]

Our experience cruising with a daughter with food allergies has been.....call Carnival, they will flag your dining table and send the assistant maître d to see you at each meal to plan your next day meals. It truly is one of the reasons that we have cruised with Carnival....excellent service.

[serene56]

I just had 85% of my stomach removed and will be on the Elation for Halloween. Is there a number I can call and request certain foods, I will only be eating things like yogurt, eggs, mashed potatoes, etc, in other words very soft foods and can only have 2 oz portions. I know I can get the yogurt and eggs in the buffet in the mornings and mashed potatoes in the main dining room but I have to eat every few hrs and was wondering if I could request food made especially for my diet. Any information would be helpful, thanks

 

 

buffet is not opened 24 hours. closes around 10:30 and opens back or lunch at 11:30 and that closes at 3pm and opens for dinner about 6 which closes again at 9.

 

use the above number to make your calls

[golfadj]

I would make sure your cabin has a frig and certainly call Carnival special needs.

[mykindaparty]

Thanks everyone, called carnival and emailing them my schedule and food list. Was told I could have stuff delivered to my room when I called and will meet matre'd ( sp) once I get on the boat to go over everything. So now I can relax and get ready for my cruise.

 

 

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[ccruisequeen]

I'm very picky about my diet and the special needs team in the MDR are wonderful. They even help me with the menus for breakfast and brunch. If you can get a refrigerator/cooler for drinks such as boost, that will also be a great help.

 

 

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[iluvit!]

The side dishes like Mac and cheese are served in 2 oz dishes, the same ones they use for butter pats in the buffet. You could use these for portion sizing your food. I actually measured them because I couldn't believe the tiny portions in the meals.

 

 

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[springs741]

I had RNY surgery a few years ago. First cruise after surgery I was still unable to eat sugar and avoided high starch foods such a potatoes. Hard boiled eggs were a good option. You can grab an extra from the breakfast buffet. They store well for a day at room temperature and the whites are loaded with protein and an ideal serving size for a snack. In the MDR fish was high on my list as well as veggies. I could easily fork mash the food without much attention from others. You will quickly be able to judge portions. I don't mean to get into your business but I would like to suggest you meet with a nutritionist. Best of luck and happy cruising.

[ncovert]

Thanks everyone, called carnival and emailing them my schedule and food list. Was told I could have stuff delivered to my room when I called and will meet matre'd ( sp) once I get on the boat to go over everything. So now I can relax and get ready for my cruise.

 

 

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This is great information to know. Thank you for posting your update.

 

Happy sailing!!!