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reignoftara's Blog
 

Pre-Op

So today is day 9 on the pre-op diet. I have my ups and downs, today I feel fatigued and kinda sick to my stomach. I know it's just my body getting rid of all the junk. I am doing well with it though. I was so nervous that I wouldn't be able to stick with it but I have done awesome. Surgery is one week from today. Wow it's coming so fast. I'm so excited to just get started with this new chapter in my life. Ready for change !!!!!!!! Just trying to be optimistic and think about the results and not so much of the actually surgery.
reignoftara

reignoftara

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Resturant Secret Recipes
 

Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup

Menu Description: " A unique presentastion of an Australian favorite. Rekon!."   Serves 4 as Appetizer   Outback Steakhouse Walkabout Soup   8 cups water 8 beef bouillon cubes 3 medium white onions 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup all-purpose-flour 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/4 cups shredded chedder cheese 1/4 cup shredded Montery Jack Cheese   1. heat water to boil in large pan. add the bouillon cubes and disolve. 2. cut the onions into thin slices, then quarter theslices. add to broth. 3. add salt & pepper 4. bring mixture back to boiling, then turn heat down and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. 5. while stirring, sift the flour into the soup. continue to stir if any large lumps of flour develop. Be careful when stirringagressive agitation or usung a wisk may tear onions apart. as soup continues to cook , any lumps should disolve. 6. after 30 minutes of additional simmering, add the cream and 1 cup chedder cheese. continue to simmer the sopu for another 5 to 10 minutes. 7. Serve soup hot after sprinking a tablesppon each of shredded Montery JAck & Chedder on top.   ENJOY!
SteveFrett

SteveFrett

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prettysleeved1's Blog
 

One Week Post-Op

I had my surgery on July 23rd at 7:30am and it has been a ride. Although I woke up from surgery thinking WTF I had just done to myself, I have no regrets about it (at this stage).   My one week post-op numbers show that I am down 26 pounds. That's comprised of 11 for the pre-op diet and 15 for the first week post-op. Not to sound cocky but I'm not surprised. Weight loss has never been a problem for me-it's always been maintenance. That's the main reason I elected to have this surgery (although I don't know why this surgery is considered "elective" when it is being used to treat a disease).   In my obligatory pre-op nutritionist visit, she also confirmed I'd lose weight quickly because of my athletic background and the fact that in spite of my weight, I'm a true mesomorph.   I must admit that at one point I felt that my submission to surgery felt somewhat like defeat. I felt like a lame-o. I felt like a stereotype even though I know I'm not. I'm not necessarily an overly competitive person but I am good at enduring in most of my undertakings. I felt like I was throwing in the towel.   Back in late April, my husband I went to the mall to shop for suits (for him) and I happened to walk past one of the mirrors and it pretty much ruined the rest of my day. It was bad enough that the Old Navy that I live and breathe by was starting to lay problematically but this real live visual was just too much to bear. Being a mesomorph, I don't have big round hips (my husband calls me "muscle booty"), round wrists, and fluffy thighs so I couldn't pretend that I was "voluptuous" or "thick" or Rubenesque. A journey into higher and higher weights would surely make me look like a member of the powerlifting team. Aesthestically, my frame is just too large to carry too much weight while at the same time people always visually underestimate my weight. That was my end game for the dieting rat race.   That Monday, I must have called or Google'd 100 doctors under my insurance plan. It was more work than I thought because I refused to use a TV doctor and my inane insurance company refuses to give bariatric surgeons their own category which meant that I had to weed through the people who only took out spleens, cysts, tonsils, etc....   I finally found a surgeon and made an appointment for May 9 and the rest is history. I walked away from the first consultation mainly feeling happy that because of my height and structure, my "ideal" weight is considered 20lbs. more than the height/weight charts dictated. I was happy that I wouldn't have to reach for some totally impossible number. I'm mean, in the 5th grade I was 5'7" and 155lbs. so I will probably NEVER make the height/weight chart's definition of "ideal" in a healthy manner.   8 days post-op and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm increasingly able to sleep on my stomach and I'm not bothered by the broth, protein shakes, and liquids. I'm just waiting for my two week follow-up where I will hopefully be released to start back running everyday and get this show on the road.   Life is wonderful when you have something to look forward to.
prettysleeved1

prettysleeved1

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Nyt Fyre's Journey
 

Good Stuff And Bad Stuff

Dr. appointment on Thursday morning to add fluid to the band. YAY! I'm excited about this. I'm trying to eat less but seem to be failing right now. I've understand the first 6 weeks are for healing after surgery and I'm still shy of 4 weeks. Doesn't mean I'm not irritated. I'm doing my part of choosing healthier alternatives but having trouble with the smaller portions right now. Just trying to substitute fruit for sugar cravings and vegetable juice for salt cravings. Still eating protein packed foods and making good carb choices. taking vitamins too to help me continue healing and getting better.   Okay I'm listing out what I had to eat yesterday maybe that will help me see that it wasn't as bad as I thought: Burrito bowl (spanish rice [brown rice, enchilada sauce], ranch style beans, fajita beef strips (4), cheese, salsa, guacamole), water, mango and strawberries, water, Pringles (maybe 8 total),V8 Spicy Hot (12 oz), Goldfish crackers (1/2 cup), water.   uh oh... not enough protein yesterday. Then again it was a busy day and I had only made dinner. At least tonight will be different, Making meatloaf, potatoes, and broccoli. Made pancakes this morning for breakfast and had a strip of bacon. Took my vitamins. Grrr... Have things to do.     ***UPDATE*** Started a myfitnesspal account last night and logged my food. So far I'm not doing too bad, according to the site I'm not even hitting my calories for the day that they have alotted for me. Going to check with the doctor's office to see how many I should be getting a day, then adjust the settings as needed on MFP.
Nyt

Nyt

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V's Journey
 

New Member & Introduction

Hi everyone! So I am excited to finally become a member of this website and share with everyone my experience and learn from you all as well.   So a little bit about myself, I am Viviana from San Diego, CA I am 24 years old and I have struggled with my weight ever since I was a kid. 2 years ago my doctor recommended me to do weight loss surgery and I was very negative about it, I didn't want to do it. Well 2 years after and I've gain another 60 pounds putting me at 300lbs...YIKES!! So beginning of 2012 I started doing research and made up my mind about having weight loss surgery and that I couldn't keep going the way I was. Since, getting approved for surgery was so hard through my medical provided I decided I was going to research some doctors in Tijuana, Mexico and pay for the surgery myself. Luckily, I am Mexican and I am very familiar with Tijuana and drive to Mexico often so I know my way around. After researching a couple of doctors and meeting with them, I decided to go with Dr. Verboonen from Obesity Goodbye Clinic. When I went to meet with Dr. Verboonen, I took my mom because she has a very good judge of character and of course for moral support. Since the moment we stepped inside we felt very comfortable. The personnel was very friendly and even a mother of a patient there was going to allow us to talk to her daughter that had just gotten out of surgery. Before meeting Dr. Verboonen I had my reservation because I had read he was convicted for insurance fraud but I still decided to go see him because it doesn't change his expertise and his ability to do a good job. Dr. Verboonen was great at answering all my questions and making me feel really comfortable. Because this is a small clinic (only 2 patients at a time) it felt like they would have more time to assist and the service was more personalized. I feel very confident in my decision and knowing that my mom feels the same way is a great relief. I am very excited to be able to start a new life and will finally be able to things I've always wanted but could never do.   Please feel free to leave your comments and or questions.   Viviana-MissVVJJ ~LiveLoveLaugh~
MissVVJJ

MissVVJJ

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Char60's Blog
 

Week 33

Week 33 ends the month on July. So far on my journey I have managed to get rid of 99 pounds and about 82 inches off my body. My BMI has come done 16 points it still shows me as obese and that's ok cause I know it will keep coming down.   Even with all the stalls and not being able to exercise much, I am still managing about 8 pounds a month and about 7 inches. I think this is good and has been the pattern for me.   I can't understand why people ask "are you still losing?" I know it has to show. Then I have those who don't say anything at all. People are so strange sometimes. The biggest question of all from people is what happens after you reach your goal how do you maintain your weight with out losing anymore? I just say my body will know and will balance it's self out.   Thank God for the people in my life that care about what is going on me.   Day by Day Step by Step with Jesus is my motto
Charlotte

Charlotte

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lindabug's Blog
 

I'm Going To Disney World!

Last year my family went to Disney World during the Christmas season and had a great time. Since my granddaughter will be 4 soon and can not go once she start 5 year old school my husband, daughter, son in law and his parents have decided to go this year also. I am hoping I can loose enough weight between now and then to go and not get so tired like last year. I'm really excited about the trip and hope I feel so much better.   This is me & Mickey 11/2011
lindabug

lindabug

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Lila S' Blog
 

Relieved!

Hello fellow bloggers   This is probably just a little bit of vanity so please excuse me. It's just that I have finsihed sending off all of my paperwork now for my operation and I am feeling great. I should know if my ERSB has been approved by next week (should be fine) and once that is through, it is clear sailing to my date with Mr Sharpie. Well I still have to go through the pre-op diet of course but to be honest, there is a part of me that is looking forward to it...it means that it's the "end of the world as we know it"...lol. In the best possible way.   I am so lucky that several of my friends and work colleagues have had this surgery and they have been so incredibly supportive, telling me of their experience which has really reduced some of my anxiety. For anyone dipping their toes into this pool (gastric sleeve) I highly recommend asking even what you think is the dumbest question of someone who has had the op, preferably close to where you will be having it. In hearing the stories of others there is a vast difference between how things are done depending on which country (or even which state) you live in. But for me, having someone to ask really functional questions of has reduced my anxiety significantly. I am sure as the date draws nearer that my neuroses will rear their ugly little heads again but for now, I am just excited.   I hope that this feeling lasts for the next month! I am hopeful though and not stupid - it's unlikely but I am going to enjoy it for as long as I can!!
Lissa_S

Lissa_S

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desertmom's Blog
 

The Way We Lose

I read a lot of posts and I see that we all have the same issues at some time or another.   Of course,every time I lose even one pound I am positive and when I dont I doubt.   Today is a positive day.hehehe   I am 217 today and I am happy!   In this blog I process externally (I dont really know how to be an internal processor..lol) The ups and downs of this journey is very real and when I have down time I read about my up times and then I can breathe again and wait....the weight losses come when they do.I eat right and wait.   Yesterday I started doing leg exercises...a little.And I can feel it.Today,I will do upper body and lower body.Cardio will have to wait until I am cold free again.   xxo
desertmom

desertmom

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Izuri's Blog
 

This Is The First Monday I Have Enjoyed In A Long Time

I am not going to lie. I hate Mondays. And it's not just Mondays, it is really just whatever day starts the week off. I have had Mondays off here and there, but this is the first Monday I have been able to relax, kick back, and enjoy me. No worries of work the next day, no chores around the house (I finished those pre-op!), no school work to start. I have just been able to focus on my health and supporting my new lifestyle.   I walked around the yard a number of times today. I got to take in all the flowers that are blooming - although sadly many of them have died due to the lack of rain. I got to listen to the birds, watch my dogs run around and have fun, and get in some good old sunlight vitamin D.   I am not having as much pain as I had been having. I realize I have not updated this blog since I was still pre-op. I will write a synopsis of my immediate post-op experiences later on, as I am currently battling sleep. I am able to move up and down out of the chair easily now. I only am waking up once or twice a night, and not every time needing pain medicine.   I am really taking the time to enjoy my foods. I don't know how long it has been since I made a meal really last. Today I had some homemade chicken soup broth and it lasted me like 45 minutes for just a small 4oz glass. It really was incredible and I felt totally satisfied afterward. Before surgery that would have been down in a matter of minutes and I would have been wanting more immediately. Even after a whole bowl I may not have been satisfied.   I guess I just wanted to take a minute to share that even in just the first week after surgery, I am appreciating my life more. I am only looking forward to all the great things I will continue to rediscover in my life =)   I hope everyone is doing well! I'll update more later.
Izuri

Izuri

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ladyarwenrose's Blog
 

Battle With The Blues

So, for those of you that don't know....I have Bipolar and struggle with Depression. And as you know after surgery we will undoubtedly hit a point in our journey where our hormones go wacky and we'll battle with depression and grief (from lack of our fav foods) and many more emotions. well for those of us that have depression, etc. issues to begin with...this is made much worse. I've been battling the blues all weekend and there's no end in sight. I'm withdrawing from friends and family and VST and my facebook peeps. I'm even withdrawing slightly from my boyfriend.....EEEK! All I want to do is lay around on the couch and watch TV (olympics!). It's so hot here that I can't go walking like i'm supposed to. and they told me not to use my gazelle. so what the hell am I suppose to do? I live in a tiny apartment, so i can't walk around, too much stuff in the way to make it worth while. yeah, someone suggest going to the mall.....but i'd want to spend $ and I don't have any to spare. I haven't been released to go swimming either or i'd get a gym membership and go swimming....the one near me is only $10/month. I'm not losing weight as fast as most of you because of my lack of excersize. to make it all worse there is TONS of candy around the office and i'm trying hard to avoid it all. but when people as you OVER and OVER and OVER again if you want a piece, or if I want some cake, or if i want a cookie, or if I can't have.......fill in the blanks. it makes it very hard to keep positive about your choice to have this surgery. don't get me wrong, I would do it again in a heart beat....it's saving my life. I just wish they had prepared me better for what to expect afterwards.   not sure why i'm saying all this. not even sure if people will read it or if it will help anyone. i'm rambling and complaining and i'm sorry. I'll cya again when i'm in a better frame of mind.
ladyarwenrose

ladyarwenrose

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Kime-lou's Blog
 

Finally Moving Again

I spent one week at a stand still with my weight. It bounced back and forth between 224 and 226 for a week with me doing nothing different. While it was my TOM, it still worried me. Finally Saturday it started going down. I am back to dropping about a half pound a day. Such a motivation when that scale drops.   This weekend I had two of my 16 year old nephews. They are awesome boys and they love to come stay with my husband and I. Of course with 2 growing boys I was always fixing food, but I stayed on track. We went out to dinner with them and I got the grilled chicken and broccoli - didn't eat all the broccoli, but the chicken was awesome and I didn't leave filling horrible and stuffed. One night I fixed burgers for the hubs and the kids, but instead of having the bun I put my burger (extra tender and lean) with low cal cheese, home made pickles on my plate and ate it with a fork. The kids looked at me like I was nuts, but it was good and saved 200 calories from what I would have normally eaten. This morning when I took them home I stopped at McDonalds to get them a biscuit from breakfast and I didn't get anything, I had eaten my half a cup of cherrios before leaving. Feeling proud of myself for making postive choices.   While I do find myself missing some of the foods I use to love, I am really enjoying how I feel not eating them. I like feeling satisfied and not stuffed. Feeling this good and being proud of my self for making the good choices really is motivating me to make even better ones and continue this path.   Thanks for all those who sent messages of encouragement while I was worried. It really helps to have others who understand supporting you. Banders Rule!!
Kime-lou

Kime-lou

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desertmom's Blog
 

Hair Loss!

So,we have been back in the UAE for 4 days and we are totally housebound.I mean completely.   It is ramadan and whereas the malls are open you are not allowed to eat or drink anything in public.It is over 103 degrees most days up to 110 some days (50 degrees celcius) and I cannot go out without drying out like a prune within an hour.So we have watched every single olympic event there's been (with the kids legs going back and forth in front of thr tv as she is on her beam the whole time,she's a gymnast and the gymnastics have greatly inspired her to exercise more...lol) I have played boggle with my little kid a 100 times.We are now bored stiff.Another 2 weeks of this,I think,hope pray,and then life will be normal again.   One good thing though.   My hair started coming out in clumps when I was in SA on holiday.I spoke to quite a few hairdressers and they all recommended a South African product called placenta with bergamot.   It smells disgusting but since I have been back the hair seems to be coming out a lot less.There is still hair everywhere but it isnt the total strands of hair like it was in the last 2 weeks.I wonderif this stuff may be working?   There is already a lot of new hair but some days I see a lot of short hair falling out too....so I dont know if it really works.One thing though,a friend of mine that had VSG and who is the exact same age than me was completely gray when the new hair came out.   I am a dark blonde and never noticed any gray hair before.Now,a lot of the short hair seems to be silver which I take to be gray.My folks went gray very very late.In fact my mom still has brown hair and she is 70.Never coloured her hair.My dad has some gray and he is 77 and my older siblings dont have any gray hair yet.   Now I wonder if I will be gray when the new hair comes out?Mind you,my friend lost a lot of hair and took to waring a headscarf of some sorts for quite some time.   This is all very interesting when you have nothing to do and I will keep spraying this stinking bergamot stuff on my head and update if it helps.   Another friend that has RA and gets infusions for it says the meds make her hair fall out at the back of her head.Her Filipino housekeeper started cutting aloe leaves off and then she massages it into her head and she swaers high and low that it works wonders to help the hair grow back.So maybe tomorrow I will cut a piece off and start doing that too.   Well, 5 weeks of summer holiday left and without my passport I cannot travel so here we are....watching the wheels go round and round...lol  
desertmom

desertmom

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newlife4nekaylyn's Blog
 

Today One Year Ago..........

One year ago today i made a choice that has changed my life. One year ago today i said ok to having lap band surgery. Not knowing what was going to happen to me later on but scared and excited all at the same time. I didn't have my surgery until September but today is the day i said ok to changing my life forever. This time last year i was well on my way to three hundred pulse and my feet, knees, legs, back, everything hurt. I huffed and puffed everywhere i sweat doing the smallest things and i wasn't sleeping well and i couldn't figure out why. And exercise was a very dirty word for me. I didn't wear a swim suit all summer or even for the past seven years of my life. I couldn't wear the girly clothes because they just don't have pulse sizes everywhere you go. I was limited on things that i could and would do. I was unhealthy and unhappy and most of all i wasn't a fun person. On the inside i wanted to be someone who could do everything that i wanted but on the outside i knew that i wasn't. After hearing about lap band i knew that i wanted to do it and i knew that i was going to. So one year ago today is when i found my dr the next day i made the appointment and today here i am a little wiser and allot healthier. Im still not where i want to be but im so far from where i was. I have worn a swim suit and i have shopped at ever store in the mall and i don't have to wear a size XXX L and my pants are not a size 20 and my bras are not a size 44 D and my underwear are no longer a size 18, and i don't have a ring size of 11 on my ring finger. Today as of right now i wear a shirt size of Large a pants size of 13 juniors underwear size med and a bra size 38 B and my ring finger size is 8. Granted i have been through hell and i have been in bandster hell and i made it! I have had problems and i have still made it to here healthy, happy, and for the first time in a long time excited about life. When i am ask knowing everything that i know now would i still have done it my answer is always the same YES. Knowing everything that i know I still would have done it. Do i ever get scared when i feel like something is going wrong YES but i seem to always make it through the hard times and come back and looking back i would do it again every time. If you are sitting here today wondering if you should have lap band because of all the stories you have read and all the horrible things people have told you, im here to tell you that its all up to you. If you want to go for a healthier life then look at all your options and find the one that works for you but don't ever let anyone tell you that you cant do it. You have to do this for you not for anyone else! I love to exercises now and i go to the gym every day that its opened i am going back to school i have a full time job and i am married with three kids. Before lap band half of the things i do now where not possible but with the new me anything is possible. Don't ever get down on you because you can change and you can make your life what you want it to be! When you start don't let yourself stop and take the time to reward yourself. Make the change for you not for anyone else. OH and one more thing I got to meet Jessie James last weekend and i had the courage to ask him to take a pic with me something that i could have never done before lap band!!!!!!
newlife4nekaylyn

newlife4nekaylyn

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worm2872's Blog
 

The Last Straw...

I am not much of a writer or a reader for that matter but I felt the need to write this journey down. I am scared. period. I have never had surgery and would not even consider Botox so how did I end up here? Well, I am tired. I am tired of all the things that someone who has struggled with their weight for 35 years. The fat clothes, the plane seats, being the fattest friend, the name calling, feet hurting, blood pressure, etc. My best friend had gastric bypass last year and I could see the all the struggles but the great rewards that have come with it. But I was still too scared. Then I went to a meeting for work. Out of about 40 people, I was the largest, by far, woman. And pretty hefty even tossing the men in. I had been with the company about two weeks. I was embarrassed. It was made worse by the article that was passed around about why people are fat. I wanted to crawl under the table. That was the last straw. I cried for about three nights over the meeting, frustration, how many times I have lost weight to gain it back and failed miserably. One night I had the breakdown. At that point I vowed to do whatever I needed to make the surgery happen. Yes I am still scared but I have hope now. My fingers are crossed....
worm2872

worm2872

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ho11ieberry06's Blog
 

Need Motivation

I am still in the pre-approval stage with my insurance. I am trying very hard to go through all the steps that are required and to also get myself ready for after surgery.   One of the things that I struggle with is motivation to exercise. It's not actually doing the exercise that is the hard part it's the "getting there" that I struggle with. I have a major fear of being judged. One of the things that I love doing is swimming laps. But in order for me to get to the pool I have to have this major internal dialog with myself and convince myself to go. I hate it so much! Does anyone else deal with this and if so, do you have any advice to make going to the gym or exercising easier?
ho11ieberry06

ho11ieberry06

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Short and Chunky's Blog
 

Nsv Moment With The Hubby

Well, another weekend has come and gone and I am back to work this AM. Had a successful weekend with very few slip ups.   I had a NSV moment this weekend..We had some dead spots in our yard so we had dug them up and were re-sodding..well, I was carrying the 40 pound bags of new dirt and throwing the squares of sod while my husband "watched". I asked if he was going to help - he laughed and told me that I was in better shape than he was, so he would just "let me" get my exercise in for the day..Hehe, As tired as I was - not to mention dirty - I kept on with the bags and the sod until the job was done. I acutally amazed myself in the fact that I was not short of breath and did not really get overly tired and no soreness. Now, you to have to know I live in Florida and it was 97 degrees and humid - Hot my friends..A year and 100 pounds ago - none of this would have been remotely possible. But I guess I am in pretty good shape to have done this job.   As I sit and look at my tiny plate, with my tiny amount of food (all the time really wanting a pizza followed by some ice cream) I reflect back on this weekend and realize that I have come a long way. I am not only smaller, I am healthier and stronger than I was one year ago. Yep, I still have about 40 pounds more to go (the weight of one bag of dirt - which I thought was HEAVY) so I trudge on..Moving foward, not wanting to go back to the old fat me. I am thankful for the surgery and my weight loss...even if I never reach my goal weight - hey, there is still 100 pounds less of me today and that in itself is a "GOLD MEDAL" performance - if I do say so myself.   So, next time you feel down, feeling left out or short changed - go find an old picture of yourself (a fat one) and think back at just how "wonderful life was" when you were heavier - huffing and puffing your way through life, with sore knees, bad ankles and who knows what going on in your insides. Hang in there bandster peeps - we are in this boat together and we will succeed one way or the other.   This Saturday I am doing my 5th 5K - this one is up and down the ramps of the Jaguars (NFL) football stadium. It is called the "Stadium Challenge" and it is a tough one. I did it last year and I am crazy enough to do it again. Been working hard on my training. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I make it through such a demanding 5K. Maybe that dirt and sod "training" will come in handy.....I bet my husband will take credit for that one !   Until next time - have a great week and stay true to yourself !   Melinda in Florida
Short and Chunky

Short and Chunky

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angeladeflorio's Blog
 

Ready For 2Nd Fill

Hiii Banders. Is anyone else having this issue. I was banded May 4th and had one fill. I am going in tomorrow for fill #2. For the past 2 weeks I feel like I am eating Like the way i use to. I feel like I haven't learned a thing. I have No restriction at all and thats what was helping me.   But my question is after the 2nd fill do you feel the restriction again. and do you eat less.   If anyone can help I would appreciate it.   Angie
angeladeflorio

angeladeflorio

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Resturant Secret Recipes
 

Another Great ,delicious Corn On Cob Recipe

Duh, .. Sorry folks should have put this with other recipe, oh well...better late then never... Same tips to selecting the best corn applies to this recipe too.. more white kernels and straighter the rows, the sweeter the corn. So if you can't grill or roast, or just don't like your corn cooked like than, the traditional way is boiling in pot. Fill large pot with water, add I cup of milk, a 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, or sugar substitute, 1 stick of butter or butter substitute. Cover with lid and let boil, stir occasionally, to make sure,butter,sugar have dissolved, cook corn for 20-30 minutes over medium /low flame, again apply butter, salt if desired.... I used to work in Local spot called Leno's Clam bar as kid,place is well known always packed in summer time, menu consisted of hot dogs,burgers, steamers, corn on cob. ..that's it. . Best corn on cob ever had, obviously we used alot more butter, the corn would sit in a pot full of the milk,butter, water mixture and more than one stick of butter was used.... do hope you try and enjoy it.       Steve aka former fat kid
SteveFrett

SteveFrett

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Resturant Secret Recipes
 

Delicious Corn On Cob Recipe

Sorry I know it's suppose to be restaurant recipes, but this is my own personal secret I am sharing this time.   Tip on best corn on cob selecting :   If possible rather than purchasing the pre- cleaned corn packed by stores, select the ears yourself, one they are cheaper and second you have better pieces to choose from.     Best way to see if corn is sweet, pull husk down on one side if ear, look to see the rows of kernels are in a straight line. The straighter the row better the taste, 2nd trick to best selection is if corn is Sweet corn, look for more white kernels again the straighter the row,the sweeter the corn.     DO NOT REMOVE HUSKS FROM CORN!!!!!! They play critical part in cooking corn. When your ready to prepare corn, pull husks down, again do not remove them. Pull as far down on cob as possible to expose as much as cob as possible, some husks will fall off that's ok. Next is to remove the silk. Trick is to pull the exposed silk at top of corn off before you pull husks down. This gets a good portion of the silk. Run corn cob under cool water and gently rub excess silk of corn, at same time soak the husks under running water or let sit and soak for 10 minutes in cold water. Once silk and corn has been cleaned, pat the corn cob dry with paper towel, next take butter or butter substitute, and rub entire corn cob with it get even coating all over, next sprinkle granulated sugar, or sugar substitute over corn cob and rub to cover corn cob completely. Next pull husks back to cover corn cob try to keep corn covered as much as possible with wet husks. Next wrap each individual corn into aluminum foil tightly, here's where it gets good. .. for those fortune enough to have the use of a grill get to enjoy some kick ass corn on cob, not to say those who aren't, are not.. same can be done in oven too. Just prefer to grill them. So what your going to do next is fire up your grill or oven to highest temperature. Place each individual ears on grill or oven rack, and rotate occasionally, cook corn for 20-30 minutes. Once corn is done let sit in foil wrap for 2 minutes before unwrapping,once foil is removed pull husks down, you can use the husks and stem of husk as a easy to use handle to eat your corn. What this does is helps cook the corn with steam,the sugar acts as a caramelize and enhances the corns sweetness, apply more butter and salt if desired and enjoy.   I have been told time after time this is the hands down best corn on cob ever eaten. Corn is tricky may say sweet corn, key to corn, the lighter the kernel color, the sweeter and more tender the corn as well as the rows being as straight as possible. .. good luck & enjoy!
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Moving Into Soft Foods.....

Well it was my first weekend of soft foods and I got a chance to see if my body was going to reject anything. I ate rather well. Friday night I had 3 ounces of Cod that I prepared. Saturday I had an egg with reduced fat cheese and it was wonderful. Sunday I tried Tuna and it did not sit so well with me. It had quit sitting well with me prior to this diet and it again gave me a tummy ache. I made tuna salad and it was good but I think I got over full because I was a bit uncomfortable. Not drinking while eating is very very hard. I would suggest practicing that before the surgery if you have time. It is so typical to drink a lot while eating. I am very thirsty after eating. I am tolerating grits with no problems at all. Actually everything I have tried has been ok. I just can't eat a lot at once which is what this procedure is supposed to do for you. I am very satisfied off one packet of instant grits. I used to eat 2 or 3 packets as a meal. I am very content after breakfast this morning. I really don't think there are going to be a lot of food issues which makes me very happy. I am keeping my caloric intake at about 800 and I am very pleased with how full I am. This week I am going to start exercising. 30 mins a day on the treadmill. My current weight is now 262.5. I am hoping to loose at a rate of about 3 -4 pounds a week and I will be thrilled. My protein intake is not so great so I do need to work on that. I have to get in 80 grams of protein a day! If anyone has any protein ideas I can use I will take them!   Thanks and Happy Monday to everyone (:
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