My favorite Band Friendly Foods...

Sizzlin Chicken and Cheese (Inspired by the dish of the same name at TGI Friday's)

Saute pepper and onion strips in EVOO Spray

Chicken Breast grilled or pre-grilled and warmed

melt 2 pieces of american cheese on top.

Takes about 10-15 minutes to from chopping veggies to eating if using pre-grilled chicken.

Excellent! Full meal!

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Quick and easy chicken salad.

1 can of chicken

2-3 tblsp light miracle whip

2-3 tblsp sweet relish

garlic pepper to taste

Mix it all and refridgerate until needed. Makes TWO servings.

This is a main dish for me. It takes about 3 minutes to make. I take it to work.

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Cold Turkey Mix

3 oz turkey breast - I like it refrigerated

½ cup cottage cheese

¼ cup frozen peas – thawed.

Mix all together and enjoy. Mixing the textures helps the turkey breast go down easier. It might sound gross, but I LOVE IT!!! And it is so healthy!

Hormel Roast Beef - great stuff. On package has about 3.5 servings. Sometimes I have a side of veggies with it and sometimes I mix it with cottage cheese like above.

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Stuffed Chicken Breast from walmart Sam’s Choice brand

They have different kinds. I really like the artichoke and spinach or the pepper jack cheese and bacon or the swiss cheese and jalapanos. It has 230-270 calories, 7-8 carbs and 30-35 protein. It is enough for an entire meal. It fills me up!

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Chili Dogs – Super Bowl is coming!!!

2 97% Fat Free Hebrew National Hot Dogs

3 Tblsp Chili dog sauce – Great Value Brand

I just heat it in the Microwave.

Thanks for sharing. I am going to try to figure out how to start a thread or poll and see what other people are eating.

Hi Julie Ann,

I thought I was the only person on this site who kept the surgery a secret! It is good to know someone else had the same feelings I have.

Only my husband and grown daughters and my best friend know about my surgery. Everyone else knows I am now eating healthier and smaller meals and working out. Some assume "weight watchers". I did not want the band to get all the credit for my weight lost. I know I must make good choices and it is not automatic.

I had my surgery last April. So far I have lost almost 70 lbs. From a size 18 to a size 8 now. I am very happy with my decision. I want to lose 20 more to be at 149. For the first time in my life, I have hope that I will maintain my weight loss. I am having problems losing any more, but don't feel I eat very much at all. My body is trying to hold on to the extra lbs. But I will take my time.

Here's to our great secret!! Ms. Rob

Wow! A size 8 is amazing. I know what you mean. This is hard work and I want the credit for it! Good luck on the last 20. I haven't been in the 140's since my freshman year in H.S.

Let us know on your Bandiversary how you are doing with a blog. I'd love to hear!!!

Thanks JA, I love getting new recipes for post-op! Thanks! -BG

Julie Ann,

Where (which dept.) do you find the Walmart stuffed chicken breasts? Canned meats? Frozen foods? I have never noticed them. How much do they cost?

Ms. Rob

They are in the frozen section. Here they put them next to those great Sam's Choice hamburgers with aged cheddar and bacon mixed in. (Best hamburgers ever!)

They cost $4.98 and they have 2 in one box so it is 2.50 per meal.