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Recipe Of The Day! Southwestern Shrimp Dish

Looking for something to make your taste buds crave for more? This southwest shrimp dish is what you want. If it is an impressive side dish that you require, then this dish is the answer. Stock up on plenty of bags of shrimp as you will want to make this southwest shrimp time and again. What is more sinful than not trying out this sinfully delicious southwest shrimp dish. Start right away! ENJOY!   Makes 4 Servings   Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes   218 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY! "GROUND BEEF AND SPINACH GREEK CIGARS"

Hello to all my friends and cooks out there, here is another one of my dishes for you to try out. Hope you like it.   This is a great Greek recipe that is not only healthy but tastes good too. A wonderful appetizer great for the summer and all year round. It's called a cigar because once it's rolled and stuffed it looks like a cigar.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE! :eek: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Asparagus And Fresh Tomatoes

Keep it simple and bursting with color and flavor with this fresh tomato and asparagus side dish.   Makes 4 servings Prep Time 15min Total Time 30min 70 Calories per 1 Serving:   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Tuna Cups With Wasabi

The wonton cups make a fun and fancy appetizer but the salad works well in a sandwich too! Delicious and so full of taste this low calorie easy to make Tuna Cup. Fun for the kids too, they can help you prepare this dish, and it will make it fun for them to eat. ENJOY!   Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:8 minutes   Makes 20 cups   45 Calories Per Serving Serving Size 1 cup   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recpie Of The Day! Cajun-Creole Jambalaya

This traditional cajun-Creole dish will please the palate with it's mix of robust flavors! With this dish, you can bring Louisiana to your kitchen. I'm sure it will be enjoyed by your friends and family.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup:   http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Beef And Chicken Broths

I make these broths for many of my dishes or just to have when I am in a broth mood. They are teasty and delicious and so full of flavor too. And for those of you who can not eat solids yet this is for you... ENJOY!   Beef Broth: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pounds beef shank cross-cuts or soup bones 5 cups cold water 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 medium carrot -- cut up 1 medium stalk celery with leaves -- cut up 1 small onion -- cut up 5 peppercorns 3 whole cloves 3 sprigs parsley 1 dried bay leaf   Directions:   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in oil until brown on both sides. Mix remaining ingredients in crockpot. Add beef. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. Remove beef from broth. Cool beef about 10 minutes until cool enough to handle. Strain both through cheesecloth-lined sieve; discard vegetables and seasonings. Remove beef from bones. Cut beef into 1/2-inch pieces. Skim fat from broth.   Chicken Broth: Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 lbs. cut up) OR 2 chickens, bony parts only 2 teaspoons salt 1 small bay leaf 1/2 cup celery chopped up fine 1 small carrot diced 1 small onion diced 6 cups water   Directions: Place chicken in pressure cooker. Add all remaining ingredients and cover cooker. Cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 20 minutes. Remove cover, strain chicken broth. Freeze or use immediately.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE RECIPES OF THE DAY!:frown: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Spring Green Salad With Parmesan Crisp

This easy to make salad is so low in calories. And has a nice lite taste, great for a hot summer's day or all year round. ENJOY!   Make 8 servings   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes   92 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/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Winter Morning Pumpkin Pancakes

These are good any season but taste best on cold winter mornings. You can use canned or cooked fresh pumpkin. Whether you're looking for a festive, fall breakfast or simply an alternative to the ordinary pancake, Pumpkin Pancakes are the perfect solution. The sweet hint of brown sugar mixed with pumpkin spice makes for the perfect pancake. ENJOY!   Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes   Makes 6 Pancakes:   370 calories Per Serving: 3 medium Pancakes with (100 cal) Lite syrup   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Watermelon And Grape Kaobos

Summer temperatures mean moving everything outdoors, including your eats! Picnicking is one of the best parts of the season, and it’s a great way to involve the whole family while basking in nature’s beauty. There are three key factors to packing the perfect picnic: each dish should be able to be made ahead of time, not spoil quickly and be transported easily. Steer clear of heavy toppings, sticky sauces and mayo-based recipes—they’ll create a mess and attract insects; the latter can even pose a health risk. Instead, choose items that are easy to eat with your hands (or just with a fork—no knives allowed!) and will be safe to nibble on after an hour or two has passed (assuming you don’t leave the dishes out in the glaring sun—which is never a good idea, regardless of ingredients).   My creative picnic recipes will have everyone at the table asking for more without guilt.   Makes 16 kabobs   Per 1 kabob 71 Calories   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Brown Sugar-Rum Sauce Over Bananas

Low calorie, Low cholesterol, Low saturated fat, Low sodium, Heart healthy, Healthy weight, Gluten free.   Seriously delicious and guilt free desert. Bananas cooked in a delectable brown-sugar-rum sauce make for a quick yet impressive dessert. This desert tastes like something you would have at an upscale restaurant! Super quick to make too. My friends and family loves this dish. ENJOY!!! ENJOY!!!   Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes   208 calorie Per serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY! "STRAWBERRY CONE"

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this under-200-calorie treat. Who says you have to skip dessert to stay lean? The following low-calorie confection lets you indulge without any of the guilt.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE! :eek:   http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Crown Roast Of Pork-Stuffed

Dazzle your family and holiday guests with this beautiful, and might I add, delicious dish. This crown roast of pork stuffed with pork sausage, apples and sage will be the stunner at your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. I first made this recipe last Christmas ... the oohs and aahs from my family and friends were a delight! In addition to the holidays, I sometimes make a crown roast for Sunday dinner. It reminds me of my childhood, when Sunday suppers were always special. ENJOY!!   Prep Time:30 Min's Cooking Time:3 hours Serves 16-20   279 calories per serving-(1 each)   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Going in for a fill today!

Looking forward to today - I'm getting my 6th fill - 1/2 cc, which works for me. This has been a very slow month for me losing weight, the scale has not moved much - I know I lost at least 4 pounds - maybe more than that, I'll find out when I get to the doctor today.   But on the upside, I'm very grateful and happy for all the weight I have lost, and I view the scale as my friend, not my enemy.   I'm still cooking my delicious meals - I so love my cooking, lol. I've been a cook for a long time, and I'm so happy I'm still able to do it - and to share my passion of cooking with all my friends and family and all my blogger friends.   So untill I come back, that's all for now.   :eek:
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Strawberry Cheesecake No-Baking

Another guilt free dessert only 164 calories per slice. Looking for a nice dessert on a hot summer's day, I have just the one for you. Strawberry Cheesecake No-Baking will help keep your kitchen cool-no oven is needed. This cheesecake will be a big hit at your dinner partys, or outdoor Bar-BQ's. I am sure your friends and family will love it too. ENJOY!   Makes 12 slices Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes   164 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY! TOMATO & GRILLED ONION SALAD

Looking for a nice low calorie dish here you go... The flavors will burst into your mouth doing the dance of UMMMMMMMMMMMMM. This delicious salad will leave you feeling very satisfied. ENJOY!   Makes: 4 severing Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 0 min   Calories:139 per severing   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Sauteed Cucumbers With Seared Scallops

Diabetes appropriate, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate, Low saturated fat, Low sodium, Heart healthy, Healthy weight, High potassium, Gluten free.   Sweet sea scallops pair beautifully with lightly sauteed cucumbers. Try adding a handful of julienned snow peas to the cucumbers, for extra crunch. Serve simply with boiled new potatoes. This wonderful dish will delight your taste buds. ENJOY!!   Makes 4 servings   Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour   225 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/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Tartets Wild Mushroom

All fresh Wild Mushrooms are seasonal and are greatly influenced by weather patterns in the areas they are grown in.There exists a lack of knowledge in regard to the wide variety of mushroom flavors, every species of mushroom has it's own unique taste experience.This recipe will delight your taste buds. This dish can make for a nice main course or server it as a Appetizer/Hors D'oeuvre. This recipe is for those who love mushrooms. ENJOY!   Makes 24 tartlets   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 40 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/
Debra G

Debra G

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My Story - Part I

Date of Surgery: October 26, 2009 (my "re-birth day") Pre-op weight: 288 Current weight: 208 weight goal: 150     Pre-op health issues: sleep apnea asthma high cholesterol joint pain difficulty walking, needed cane often shortness of breath had surgery on both knees due to torn cartilages from excessive weight back surgery was recommended   I could not walk more than 1 1/2 blocks before I was out of breath, and experienced severe lower back pain that made me cry and stop in my tracks. My doctor was adamant that I had to have back surgery, saying it was not related to my weight. I needed numerous cortisone shots to relieve the pain. The back doctor told me I had to have back surgery if I wanted to be able to walk without pain - "I SAID NO". I wanted to see if the pain would subside if I lost some weight, AND IT DID!   I no longer walk with a cane. I can walk many blocks without shortness of breath and WITHOUT PAIN.   Dr. George Fielding of the NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss and his staff saved my life. There are two other wonderful doctors at NYU, Christine J. Ren Fielding (his wife) and Marina Kurian. Although I was confident that any of these three doctors would do a good job, I chose Dr. Fielding for several reasons. First, he had the LAP-BAND® surgery himself, and I felt he would really know what I was going through, and that he would really understand my feelings. Second, he is an Aussie, and I love his accent (LOL) - I love to hear him talk, so I ask him a lot of silly questions just to hear him talk in that Australian accent.     I have had five fills so far - I skipped one month because my band was still very tight, and I knew they would tell me I did not need a fill - and I would still have to pay the co-pay. I saved myself a $40.00 co-pay (lol).   I am going in for my 6th filling today, May 13, 2010.   The only thing I hate about their office is that their scale always shows me three pounds heavier than my home scale! So I always ask if I can bring in my scale with me but after laughing at me, they tell me I can't do it (Grrrrr).   I was told by Gaspar, one of the Nurse-Practitioners, that I should write an article for their newsletter about the type of exercising I do to help with the weight loss. I do lots of home exercising by using things commonly found at home, such as lifting weights (liquid laundry detergent), etc! I am thinking about doing that, but I also thought about starting this blog to have a shared support system.   In this blog, hopefully you will find many helpful tools, such as: 1. healthy recipes, called recipe of the day 2. types of exercises 3. activities 4. ability to share your thoughts and feelings   http://life-after-lap-band®.blogspot.com/ :thumbup::thumbup:
Debra G

Debra G

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Having a fill next week!

I'm having my 8th doctor's appointment. In my previous 7 appointments, I have had only 5 fills. On one occasion, I turned down a fill because I still felt tight, and I knew I didn't need it. Last month, my doctor said am doing great -I lost 12 pounds from my last fill, so I did not need one. I lost 80 pounds since my surgery on Oct 26, 2009. I know I need a fill for June because I am feeling a little hungry at times and drinking a lot more liquids. I'm still doing great, BUT IN MY HEAD I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD HAVE LOST A LOT MORE - 'grrrrrrr'. I lost only 4 pounds from last month to now, so it's time for my 1/2 cc fill - that's what works for me each time I get my fills. It took some playing around to find what works for me. So I'm going in next Wednesday for my tweaking, that's what the Nurse Practitioner and I call it. I did not lose as much as I had hoped this month. I normally lose anywhere from 8 pounds to 13 pounds a month. I feel great and I'm looking good to. I work out every day, walk 3 miles a day. YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON MY BLOG. I have a lot of tips, workout exercises that I do and wonderful recipes. I love to cook, always have. I love to have dinner parties. My friends and family tell me that I should go into catering. I had to find a way to keep doing what I love the most, and that's cooking. Ok, and eating.. lol. Seeing how I do not eat as much anymore, I love to watch others enjoy my cooking. I have recipes of the day on my blog and a lot more, so have a look and let me know if it's helpful to you. :smile2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/  
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Ricotta Crepes With Plums

These Ricotta Crêpes with Plums are a combination of all the best things in life, great after any meal.   Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 10 min Calories 235 Per 1 Crêpe   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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RECIPE OF THE DAY! BREAKFAST SANDWICH SALMON & EGGS

Diabetes appropriate, Low calorie, Low cholesterol, Heart healthy, Healthy weight,High potassium,High protein.   This recipe is a great source of protein and potassium. I can also order this breakfast sandwich when am out with friends or family in a restaurant, it's a favorite of mine to make at home. Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice. Weight Watchers English muffins are smaller than regular muffins which makes the sandwich... ENJOY!   Makes 1 sandwich   Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes   214 calories per serving, 19 g protein; 221 mg potassium   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Mini Quiches With Sausage And Mushroom

Diabetes appropriate, Low calorie, Low carbohydrate, Low saturated fat, Low sodium, Heart healthy.   With the holidays approaching off and on this whole month I will be posting, Holiday dishes and party appetizers. These crustless mini quiches are like portable omelets. Turkey sausage and sauteed mushrooms keep them light and savory. Small and satisfying, they're also a good finger food for your next cocktail party. ENJOY!!   Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 90 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/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! Mango Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups

For those of you who can eat chicken. This is a recipe that I used to love to eat before my LAP-BAND. (I'm one of those that can not eat chicken) This juicy and tender Thai dish is full of robust flavors, and low in calories. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes 228 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE. http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! White Barbecue Sauce Grilled Chicken

A moist and juicy summertime dish. Prepare this dish for your friends and family am sure they will enjoy it. This recipe is great for those of you who can eat chicken. ENJOY!   Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Makes 8 Servings   359 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/
Debra G

Debra G

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Recipe Of The Day! California Rolls Deconstructed

I love taking a dish and deconstructing it. Here is a different take on California Rolls. My version has only 29 calories, without losing it's flavors. Great for a Hors D'oeuvre or a small meal.Your friends and family will love this. ENJOY!   Makes 24 rolls   Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes   29 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/
Debra G

Debra G

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