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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! 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 pepper

Recipe Of The Day! Bean And Tomato Salad With Seafood Kaboos

This is a full meal sides and all, and so low in calories. Summer time, is a great time for outdoor grilling to help keep the heat out of your kitchen. This is a great dish and am sure you and your family will love it. ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes   385 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! FISH CAKES WITH SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

I use the following fish in this recipe because it's the flakiest fish and has a great flavor and taste. Look at the ingredients part of this recipe for the ones I recommend. Fish cakes give me the feeling of being at a New England seaport. ENJOY!   Makes 12 fish cakes Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes   304 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! 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/

Inches lost - Whoo Whoo!

This morning I got up and I decided to take on of my nemeses, the measuring tape. I call it my nemesis, because we have been at war for so long, and up till now, it has always won. So I decided to challenge it today.   We both stood in front of the mirror, the measuring tape and I, and for the first time in years it was I who was the kryptonite! Wrapping my nemesis around various parts of my body, this is what I found. The "girls", previously 44DDD are now 40D!!!!!!!!! My waist is now 36" - do

RECIPE OF THE DAY! ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE & PEPPERS

This take on Sweet Italian Sausage & Peppers substitutes turkey or chicken for pork sausage. You will get the same favors and taste with less calories..ENJOY!   Makes 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes   384 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/

A Happy 4th of July To All...

This is my first 4th of July, with my new look 93 pounds new. I have been active the whole month of June with all the warm weather we have had here in New York. For a while my weight has stop going down and was going up by a few pounds. So am back at my 93 pounds lose.   I got my fill yesterday and am back on track am tight enough again. Now feeling full once again, yeaa.. It's was my band, that was just to loose and I new it. There was know way I was going into the 4th of July with not having

Recipe Of The Day! 5 Summer Cocktails-Guilt-Free

Learn how to cut the calories in your favorite drink. Going to a Garden Party or a BBQ or just a Evening out. Tropical cocktails are a rite of summer—delicious and refreshing. The problem is, the calories can push your diet over the edge. To counter this, I come up with some less-indulgent versions of classic seasonal favorites. Enjoy!   Margarita It’s tempting to pick up a bottle of store-bought frozen margarita mix, but that’s where most of the 325 calories lie. Instead, just get tequila,

Recipe Of The Day! Whiskey-Cherry Sauce Over A Turkey Tenderloin

Simmer antioxidant-rich cherries in a quick pan sauce spiked with whiskey and cranberry juice; it's luscious on turkey tenderloin (a lean but flavorful, quick-cooking cut you might have overlooked in the poultry case). Make it a meal: Serve with vegetables.   Makes 6 servings Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Per serving: 210 calories   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

My Band Is Not Tight Enough!

:scared2:My Band is not tight enough. When I went in 2 weeks ago to get my unfill, my doctor was not there so I had another doctor do it. I was so sick I did not care who did it, but I told her to only take out 1/2 cc - that was what was put in me by my doctor on my last fill date appointment. But I think she wanted to be safe and just took out more then the 1/2 cc. I'm not restricted enough and I can feel the difference.   I can drink liquids right after I eat, and there is nothing telling me

Recipe Of The Day! Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles With A Hit Of-Orange

While orange adds an exotic note, much of the flavor of this simple yet sophisticated candie comes from the chocolate, so choose a semisweet or bittersweet with a flavor and level of sweetness you enjoy. The recipe makes a big batch of truffles - plenty for gift-giving. Although they should be stored in the refrigerator, they're best served after sitting at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Believe it or not this is a low calorie treat. Well worth the time to prepare.   4 dozen (1-inch) tr

Recipe Of The Day! Grilled Cedar-Planked Salmon

I went to a freinds house one day and she made this and I loved it. What a different way to fix Salmon and to capture it's wonderful flavors from both the salmon and the Cedar-Plank.   prep time 10 min total time 4 hr 35 min Makes 8 servings   190 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! Tandoori Marinade

This fat-free marinade makes chicken, beef, lamb, and even fish tender and tasty. makes enough for 4 chicken breast or fish fillets or about 1 pound of meat.   Makes 4 servings.   1/2 onion, coarsely, crushed   4 1/2 garlic cloves, crushed   2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger   1 tablespoon fresh lemond juice   1 cup plain fat-free yogaurt   1/2 teaspoon salt   1/2 teaspoon ground coriander   1/2 teaspoon ground cumin   1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper   1/4 te

Looking For A Snack Idea?

I had someone in the weight loss office ask me what snacks do I eat. I try very hard to find good foods for me to snack on. I hate to blow my whole day on bad snacks and feel bad after eating them. So this is what I snack on. SNACKS:   Newman's Own microwave popcorn 100 calorie.   Cheerios (dry) 1 cup 100 calorie.   Sargento light string cheese (made with 2% milk) 50 calories per piece.   Babybel Light cheese - Good source of protein, 6 grams protein- 50 calories per serving.   T.Marz

Recipe Of The Day! Roast Turkey With Rosemary

This Turkey dish is great as a main dish along with some sides, or even as a sandwich. How ever you eat it am sure you will love the taste of this "ROAST TURKEY WITH ROSEMARY"   Makes 12 servings Calories 200 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 2 hr 15 min   CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

My Sweet Spot!

I had my first unfill yesterday. I had my last fill 10 days ago - 1/2 cc, my usual amount. But I have been sick for the past 10 days, I could not understand why. (They took out 1/2 cc yesterday).   I was not able to keep anything down those past 10 days. What I was able to eat before, I could only eat 1/2 of that - 4 raspberries, 4 bites of salmon, 3 or 4 sips of liquids, and I could not even keep that down. Once before, when I had a fill of 4 cc, I was in distress, but it did pass after 2 or

Recipe Of The Day! BBQ Turkey Top With A Mustard Sauce

Barbecued turkey legs and thighs. I grew up with plenty of meals made with turkey legs because they feed a lot, and they're an inexpensive source of protein. But no matter what time of year we're having turkey legs, as much as I love turkey, the taste always reminds me of Thanksgiving. In this preparation however, slowly cooked on a grill, and basted with a tangy, strong, sweet, sour yellow mustard-based barbecue sauce, the turkey doesn't taste anything like Thanksgiving turkey. It just absorbs

Recipe Of The Day! Mediterranean Scallops On A Bed Of Brown Rice

This delicious dish is both low calorie and full of robust Mediterranean flavors! I hope you and your family enjoy this dish as much as mine did!   Makes 4 servings 365 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/

Remembering My Journey!

I was just sitting here this morning thinking about my whole weight loss journey and I so remember my first appointment with the doctor, when he told me I had to wait six months before having the surgery. I cried like a baby with the nutritionist, and I remember her remarking - omg, did I say something wrong?   I looked up at her with my sad eyes, weeping, and I said no. What happened was a few things - first, I wanted the surgery so badly and thinking six months seemed so long down the road.

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

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