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Blog 93702

A blog by Debra G in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by Debra G on BariatricPal. 181 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Living At My Goal Weight!

FEELING GOOD AND EXCITED!   I was Banded on October 26th, 2009.   Yeaaa for me! I have been at my goal weight for months now. Before posting about this, I wanted to see if I could stay at this weight and I have! That's my new profile picture. I lost a total of 140 pounds and I'm a size 9 now, I'm 150" pounds now. I'm 5' 11", and when I look at myself now I smile --- soooo very happy. The mirror is a dear friend of mine, now! LOL   I worked so hard at this -- I work out almost every day,

Missing Old Friends and Hate this new site set-up!!!!

Has any of the blogers out there who use to use the old lap-band-talk site see what I'm seeing?   There use to be a lot more blogers maybe around 30 to 40 a day. Now I have notice there are only 2 maybe 6 a day. I think many are feeling the same way that I am about this new set-up.. HATE IT!!!!!!!!   The old way you felt a more personal connection with a reader, now it just feel so cold and unpersonal... I miss my old friends that use to be out there. I have grown to know them. We new all

HOLIDAY DRINKS GUILT FREE PART-3

RING IN THE HOLIDAYS GUILT FREE   The holiday season provides use the opportunity to catch up with old friends and family and to partake in the holiday meals and holiday drinking. This does not have to be an anxiety provoking time. Good Food and A Nice Drink are to be enjoyed without not making you feel so guilty about it.   The holidays are here once again, and I'm always coming up with new ideas to help the holidays along.   I started doing guilt free drinks with part-1 when I started

Holiday Time And Feeling Good!

What a difference a year makes.   I'm able to get into that great holiday dress or that great outfit. I'm now that skinny girl in the room that I used to feel envious of. I used to be a size 10-12. I'm back to that size now - almost a size 10, smaller then a 12 but not quit a 10 yet. In the immortal words of Jackie Gleason - How sweet it is!   I am 5'11" and used to weigh 288 pounds. I dropped 121 pounds, and my doctor now calls me "skinny". I went from morbidly obese to obese, to normal, an

RECIPE OF THE DAY! LOW FAT-LOW CALORIE MAC & CHEESE

RECIPE OF THE DAY! LOW FAT-LOW CALORIE MAC & CHEESE   Macaroni and cheese is perhaps the ultimate in comfort foods, but if you use regular cheese, butter for a roux and whole milk, that's an awful lot of fat calories. Here's a low fat macaroni and cheese that dispenses with the butter and substitutes reduced-fat cheese and nonfat milk for their full-fat counterparts. A great addition to our family meals. Your family will love the taste. Most Mac and cheese have so many calories about 900+

RECIPE OF THE DAY! PUFF PASTRY APPETIZER

This is one of my all-time favorite appetizers. Fast and easy, the golden bites are always a huge hit. I make and freeze batches for dinner parties throughout the year. Your family and friends will love this recipe. ENJOY!   Yield: 28 Serving   Prep time: 30 min + chilling   Baking time: 10 min   One serving (2 Pisces ) equals 87 calories   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/    

Happy Day After Thanksgiving!

Oh my! I can't tell you how much I have missed posting on this site and doing my recipe of the day!   Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and that the family & friends did not drive you nuts. LOL.   I haven't posted here in quite a while, so I'd like to give you an update of what's going on with me.   I made the holiday dinner for everyone and it was a huge success! We had 25 people over and I made so much food! Despite having tons of great food around, I'm proud to

Recipe Of The! Day Spinach Dip

LOOKING FOR A HOLIDAY APPETIZER TRY THIS ONE!!   A spinach dip that can be warmed or used chilled. Either way it always vanishes at our place and the rave reviews just keep coming! After dip is finished break off pieces of shell and enjoy the best part of all. Server with crispy crackers or tostitos chips. WOW! I served this last night to my guests and it was gone way before the end of the night! Everyone was lingering around the table munching and raving about this dip. ENJOY!!   Prep Time:

Recipe Of The Day! Lamb And Couscous

Looking for a distinctive lamb dinner? Then check out these browned chops simmered in a flavorful sauce and served with couscous - a wholesome meal! Very most and oh-so tasty lots of flavor. ENJOY!   Prep Time 10 Minutes Total Time 30 Minutes   Makes 4 servings 310 Calories(1 Serving)   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Recipe Of The Day! Apple Betty

Wondering what to do with that basket of apples you just brought home?   Everyone always raves about this pie. You don't have to make pie crust! You can control the sweetness by the amount of strudel topping you use. So YUMMY you have to try this one and the calories are not bad either. Great dessert to server to your company. Easy and soooo good. ENJOY!!   Prep Time:30 Min Cook Time:45 Min Ready In:1 Hr 15 Min   Recipe Yield 8 servings 278 Calories:Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR

Recipe Of The Day! Artichoke Cheese Dip

Quick and easy, hot artichoke dip with artichoke hearts.   Cheesy artichoke dip has become one of the most popular side dish around the world. It is a food regarded suitable for people following the vegetarian diet. Baking is the preferred method of preparing cheesy artichoke dip. It is popular dish of American cuisine. The cheesy texture of the cheesy artichoke dip sets it apart from others of its kind. A wonderful, rich appetizer, that is extremely delicious. ENJOY!!   Prep Time: 15 Minut

Recipe Of The Day! Classic Stuffed Deviled Eggs

These appetizers are festive and colorful, and can easily be made the day ahead. Simply spoon the yolk mixture into the whites for a more casual look, or use a decorating bag with a large star tube for a more formal look. A great finger food and a wonderful classic appetizer. ENJOY!!   Calories 45 per serving   Total Time: 40 min   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Recipe Of The Day! Classic Thanksgiving Turkey With Herbs

"This recipe makes a deliciously moist turkey."   Pull out all the stops and make this Thanksgiving dinner a traditional feast! So, polish your silver, pull out the family china and make your Thanksgiving dinner extra special.   Classic dinner favorites plus some new ideas for this year's Thanksgiving Turkey. Roasted turkey is so juicy and flavorful when the bird is stuffed with stuffing,and seasonings. Butter under the breast skin keeps the meat juicy while the skin bakes crisp and brown.

Recipe Of The Day! Baked Fish With A Medley Of Vegetable

Fish baked in a delightful lemony vegetable mixture. I have made this recipe several times on several occasions. This dish will make for a nice light lunch. Easy too! I served it with a brown rice! I also used thinly sliced lemon on top of the fish while baking. Very moist and tasty too. It came out supremo!! Yummy!! ENJOY!!     Prep Time:15 Min   Cook Time:25 Min   Ready In:40 Min   Yield 3 to 4 servings 221 Calories: Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND

Recipe Of The Day! Baked Fish With Bread Crums

These flaky fish fillets get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus a little zip from cayenne pepper. This recipe is particular favorite of my family's. The fish doesn't get dry...it's moist and delicious. ENJOY!!   Prep Time:10 Min   Cook Time:40 Min   Ready In:50 Min   251 calories per 1 serving Yield 6 servings   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Recipe Of The Day! Cupcake Yams

What a yummy cupcake, and so very easy. Your whole family will love theses yam cupcakes. A great use for all those leftover yams you'll have this season. Delicious! ENJOY!!   Prep Time:20 Min   Cook Time:35 Min   Ready In:1 Hr 25 Min   Yield 24 cupcakes 250 Calories:Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Recipe Of The Day! Almost Homemade Sage Stuffing

This recipes has the traditional old-fashioned sage stuffing favorites, taste like it's made from scratch. Wonderful for your Thanksgiving Turkey, but welcome any time you need a savory side dish. Start with a package of unseasoned stuffing mix, add onion, celery, ground sage and ground thyme -- the result is delicious stuffing that's perfect for the holiday table or a casual dinner. This delicious stuffing is the recipe that I use when making stuffing. ENJOY!!   Makes 6 (2/3-cup) servings  

Recipe Of The Day! Grandma's Homemade Apple Pie

Grandma's all American Homemade Apple Pie!!   What a yummy pie, and so very easy! I remember going to grandma's house and smelling the aroma of a apple pie baking, I could not wait until it was done. I would eat myself sick by wanting more and more. I've made this many times and it all ways come out perfect. What a yummy pie, and so very easy! If I could give this pie 10 stars I would.. It's by far the best apple pie you will have ever make! Usually the first piece is a mess and then the juic

Recipe Of The Day! Herb Mashed Potatoes

THIS RECIPE IS GREAT FOR ALL, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE IN THE MASH PHASE!   "Our family loves these creamy and comforting potatoes. Garlic and other herbs make them so mouth-watering, I serve them just plain-no gravy is needed. For an extra-buttery taste, I'd suggest using Yukon Gold potatoes." Simmering a garlic clove with the potato infuses it with flavor. Use whatever fresh herbs you have in your refrigerator. When this is your first meal after your Lap-Band® you will feel like you are eating

Recipe Of The Day! Strawberrie-Banana-Mango Smoothie

Everyone loves a smoothie! THIS RECIPE IS GREAT FOR ALL OUT THERE!!!!   This healthy homemade smoothie could be enjoyed either for breakfast or as a refreshing beverage. Fruit and dairy rich smoothie can be a great snack also. Good Source of Calcium, Low Fat, Low Sodium. This smoothie is so good and it is very cheap too, low calorie Super-Fast Smoothie. I LOVED THIS SMOOTHIE! ENJOY!!!   Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes   Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required   Number of

Recipe Of The Day! 15 Minutes From The Stove To The Table Meal

Enjoy the Essenes of salmon with this quick and easy recipe. Salmon is considered a good source of beneficial omega fatty acids. Nothing like a good piece of salmon I love salmon. Works really well with other fish as well if you don't have any salmon lying around. Quick to Prepare (under 15 minutes) and 4 ingredients, and you are done how simple is this. ENJOY!!   Total Preparation Time: Less than 10 minutes   Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes   Number of Servings: 4   Simple (

Recipe Of The Day! Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

"Delicious! Love this as a snack.   Making oven fries out of sweet potatoes brings out their inherent sweetness. This is a tasty side dish that can be added to any main course. Try this recipe today, and you will find it's delicious, easy to fix, and good for your family. Be careful of the time, they can burn. Check them a few times while cooking you want them to be crispy. ENJOY!   Servings Per Recipe: 3 150 Calories: Per 6 fries Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE

Recipe Of The Day! 15 Minutes And On The Table Recipe

Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry   THIS RECIPE IS FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT CAN EAT CHICKEN!!!   A five-ingredient main dish that takes less than 15 minutes to cook? This yummy chicken stir-fry was created for busy cooks like you! Excellent stir fry, quick and easy, the family will loved it!!! If you do not have the stir fry sauce you can use low sodium soy sauce instead. It still come out great. Really aawesome and very moist.   Just learning to cook? This is definitely something you can make and

Update on My 5K Run!

Yea!   I ran my first race yesterday, and I'm still alive LOL.   Well, here is how it went. I'm all psyched, I'm pumped up - did my leg stretches. It was a chilly morning, and I dressed appropriately. There had to be 1,000+ people there. A lot of them had costumes on, I did not. The start horn went off, and people started whizzing past me like the wind! The course was laid out so that you would run to the end, then turned around and come back.   As the 1,000+ people started passing me, lol

Halloween Treat! BOO LICIOUS

BOO LICIOUS Spider Cupcakes   These are a huge hit with kids! I made these cute little cupcakes for my Church's Halloween party. Everyone loved them and gobbled them up. So much fun to make my adult friends loved it. SCARY GOOD!     1 Hr Prep Time:   cook time 30 min:   1 Hr 30 Min Total time:   Yield 24 cupcakes     Ingredients:   1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix   1 pound black shoestring licorice   1 (16 ounce) can white frosting   48 pieces candy corn  

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