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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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Recipe Of The Day! Rosemary And Garlic Leg Of Lamb

Leg of Lamb is a wonderful meat when it's tender and not over cooked. This recipe is my mother's. I memory eating this delicious roast as a child. You can server it with potatoes and vegetables. This is a great all year round dish. ENJOY!   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 40 mins   266 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! Vegetable And Tilapia Packets

This healthy low calorie easy to make dish is so full of so many wonderful flavors. Here is a great way to make your taste buds happy. This Vegetable and tilapia Packet has every thing to do that, I love this dish. Am sure you will too... ENJOY!   Makes 4 packets Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes   284 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! CANNELLINI BEANS & GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP

When you take a taste of this dish your mouth will be hit with a wonderful burst of flavors. Easy healthy recipe including low-fat, fat-free, low-sodium and low-calorie dish. Your family will love this recipe. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings   Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes   311 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! Veggies With Edamame Hummus

Hummus is a great low calorie side dish or makes a nice dip. When I have dinner party's my friends and family always ask me to make Veggies with Edamame Hummus. A healthy appetizer that many will want the recipe to. ENJOY!   Makes 2 cups Servings 2   Active Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 8 minutes 31 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! Cranberry-Apricot Ginger Sauce

Apricots are rich in Potassium, and very good for our daily intake of Potassium. I love this sauce, I use this at Thanksgiving time a lot. And all year round great for dipping and over a lot of meats. ENJOY!   Makes 22 ounces Servings 22   Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes   94 Calories Amount 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! Potatoes Twice-Baked

After finding out that my Potassium levels where very low, I will be doing a few Potassium rich Foods this week. And I have been doing a lot of reading on this, and potatoes are one of the high potassium rich foods. This recipe is delicious and so full of flavors. ENJOY!   Makes 6 servings   Twice-Baked Potatoes Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes   255 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogs

More About Potassium!

In my last blog today I mention that I had a very low level of Potassium and was put into the hospital thinking I was having a heart attack. Come to find out it was Potassium Deficiency. So I did some reading on this and this is what I found out about it.   What is Potassium Deficiency (Hypokalemia)?   A medical condition in which our body fails to retain minimum necessary amount of Potassium required for its day to day functioning is called as Potassium deficiency or hypokalemia. Potassium

Recipe Of The Day! Mexican Fish Baja Tacos

Delicious Mexican Fish Baja Tacos. A Easy Mexican Recipe for your next party. Share them with your friends and family they will thank you.. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes   382 Calories Per Serving (382 for 2 tacos)   Note: Recipe serving size is two tacos per person.   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Low Potassuim Danger!

I have been doing very well with my weight loss - lost 102 pounds so far. I am working out - exercising so I can decrease the amount of extra skin sagging - so I try very hard to stay on track. However, for a few days, now I have been feeling a little weak and not quite myself.   Friday morning, I was into my usual routine - I had just gotten dressed for the day, and I was going to walk my dog.Then I began to get some pains in my chest - at first I did not think much about it, until it started

Recipe Of The Day! Sausage And White Bean Cassoulet

Cassoulet (from Occitan caçolet) is a rich, slow-cooked bean stew or casserole originating in the south of France, containing meat (typically pork sausages, pork, goose, duck ... Full of robust flavors, surprise your friends and family with this Delicious Cassoulet. ENJOY!   Makes 8 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes   316 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Recipe Of The Day! Ginger-Soy Salmon With Bok Choy

This Asian inspire dish is a favorite in my home, make it a favorite in yours too. So rich in flavor and taste. I some times leave out the Bok Choy and substitute it for rice. ( Bok Choy may not work with everyones band so becareful pick around it or just leave it out.) ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes   363 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:cool2: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

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

Recipe Of The Day! Veggie Style Stuffed Shells

This meatless dish has so much flavor, you will make this over and over again. Give your family a different take on stuffed shells. ENJOY!   Makes 6 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes   382 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Recipe Of The Day! Smoke Turkey Sausage And Black Beans Fiesta

This is one of the most easiest and fastest recipe I have. Do not blink or you will miss it. That's how quick it is. I love this recipe a lot for it's taste and flavors and great for a fast meal. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Prep Time: 2 mins Total Time: 12 mins   290 calories per 4 oz of sausage and 1/2 cup of beans   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! Crock Pot Jambalaya

I made this for a pot luck party this weekend. All my friends gobbled it up and asked for the recipe! Instead of using chicken, I used turkey sausage. You can use both chicken and sausage if you like. I also doubled the Cayenne pepper and the tabasco sauce depends on your family's taste. So easy to make and easy to throw together... PERFECTO! ENJOY!   Makes 6 servings Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 6 HOURS   325 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND S

Recipe Of The Day! Herbed Mashed Potatoes With Mushrooms

Looking for a side dish, this is the one. Are you in the mushy stage of your band, or just want a great taste for your potatoes, you can get that with this 142 calorie dish.. ENJOY!   Makes 5 cups Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes   142 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! Chili-Orange Chicken Drumsticks

This juicy and tender Chili-Orange Drumsticks dish is full of robust flavors, and low in calories. A great meal all year round. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 6 minutes   318 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! Southwestern Shrimp

This dish will wow your friends and family, with it's bold and tasty flavors. And impress them with this low calorie meal. Great for a summer meal. ENJOY!   Makes 4 Servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes   218 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/

Saturday Evening Out In Manhattan.

A Saturday evening out in Manhattan with friends after seeing a Broadway show - we decided to go to Carmine's, an Italian restaurant, to eat. I told them to choose the restaurant - no matter where I went I would not be able to eat much anyway.   Carmine's is a family-style restaurant with large portions that feed about four people. We got a cold antipasto, which came on a huge platter, and I was able to pick a few things off of there to eat - smoked salmon, yellow tomato, eggplant, red peppers

Recipe Of The Day! Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a traditional French Provincial dish. Ratatouille is usually served as a side dish, but also may be served as a meal on its own accompanied by pasta or rice. It was originally an everyday dish prepared in the summer with fresh summer vegetables. The original Ratatolha de Niça or Ratatouia Nizzarda used only zucchini, tomatoes, green and red peppers (bell peppers), onion, and garlic. The dish known today as ratatouille adds eggplant (aubergine) to that mixture. The word ratatouill

Makeover For Me!

With my recent loss of 98 pounds, nothing fits me anymore - hooray, this is a good thing! So I went out and bought all new clothes, 10 sizes smaller in pants and dresses. I am down to a medium-large top. So my husband and I went out shopping, and the first place I went to was the plus-size department -that is where I went for so many years, so naturally I went there. So I began to take clothes off the rack and hold them up to me - and I had this weird expression on my face. My husband asked what

Recipe Of The Day! Italian Beef Stuffed Peppers With Orzo

Put a spin on hamburger beef with this exciting Italian Beef stuffed Peppers With Orzo Recipe. It will delight your taste buds with so much flavor.. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes   328 Calories Per Serving   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

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/

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