sweetgalntx

Well Jim once you have it done, you'll be glad you did. It will be the best thing I've ever done. I am so glad I had it done. I'll pray for you.

Thanks, I'll look for book and the email.

Thank you for your info. I've looked at our Walmart here in my town and we don't have them, either that or I looked in the wrong department. Can't get much help there they don't know where they moved things too either. lol

Thank you for your info. I've looked at our Walmart here in my town and we don't have them, either that or I looked in the wrong department. Can't get much help there they don't know where they moved things too either. lol

That is great.

Hey Gogiants, I understand where your coming from. I was at one time in my life 498 pounds, I had to lose 100 pounds in 3 months just to have my gall bladder removed and a hernia repaired. I lost 130 pounds but I was on a very strick diet that a Dr put me one. I vowed after that, I'd have the lap band done. That was back in April 2007, after a year I put back some of that weight back on . It took me a year or so just to find a Dr that took my insurance. When I found that Dr, I found out I had to travel 58 miles just to have my surgery. He (my doctor) suggested I have the bypass but he said he'd really like to recommend the sleeve. Then then the day of my surgery, he asked me if he had problems could he do the sleeve. I told him to do what ever he had to do. That was back on Sept 24, '10.. It was the best thing I ever did. It's been 6 months now, I still have my days that I struggle but I love it. I've lost 82 pounds now. I'm down to 354 pounds now. I'm so close to my first goal of to see 350 and to get into a swim suit. I'm actually going to start doing Water aroebics next month. I can't wait. Anyway, Good luck and keep in touch with us all.

Where did you find the mini muffin pans and donuts pans? I can't find it anywhere here in my town.

Okay, I live in Texas and I'm telling you, I'm 5 months out and I'm still not tried a burger from anywhere. Just afraid to try it. But the recipe on here sounds good. Don't sound like you did too bad.

My favorite smothie is one I make with 1 small banana, 1 1/2 scoops whey Protein, 1 packet of Splends, 1 capful of Torani sugar free Raspberry Syrup about 6 ice cubes in a blender and drink that for Breakfast. I love it.

Just wanted to say thanks for sharing all your idea's... They are sure helping me out a lot here. I keep running out of my own idea's so coming here does help.. Ya'll are great.

mmmm. sounds good. Might hav try it next time I get paid.

Thanks for sharing.. It all sounds really good.

I actually just put it in my propel citrus Water. It is really really good. You might want to try it.

Hey Thinoneday, where do you find the turkey Jerky? What brand is it? I've been eating some of the beef steaks, because they are high in Protein. But I try not to eat them too ften. They do have high sodium.

Sounds good. Might have to try it.

Ok, I'm sorry but what is vitamix and what is it for?

I've rented the Eating Well after WLS cookbook from my library. I have to admitt there aren't a lot in there that I would use. I need something that I can actually use daily. I'm 5 months out since my surgery and need more ideas of things to eat. If you have any suggestions, let me know. Thanks.

I had my sleeve on Sept 24, 2010 and as of today Feb 10th, I'm doing pretty good. So far I've lost 74 or 75 pounds. It was the best thing I ever did. I'm feeling lots better.

Sounds good I might have to try this.

Your welcome..

12 oz Longhorn cheese, grated

3 eggs, beaten

1 can green chilies; chopped

Mix all together well. Lightly butter a square dish. Bake @ 350 degrees for apx 20 minutes or until melted and slightly brown around the edges.

This is a big hit at parties.

My oatmeal Crisps recipe - Debbie Leidig aka Sweetgalntx

1 cup Crisco, melted

1 cup Splenda brown sugar

1 cup Splenda

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp soda

1 cup pecans, chopped

1 cup flour

1 tsp salt

4 cups quick cooking oatmeal

Mix first 5 ingredients, sift flour ,salt, soda together and mix well. Fold in oatmeal and pecans. Shape into 1" balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. ( I flatten each ball a bit. With a glass.) Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes a lot.

I was given one of these without any instructions. Does anyone know where or how I can find it. I've googled, binged and everything else I can think of. I really could use it.

Thanks TStew for the info. I have a lot more weight than most people on here have to lose and I really have a hard time getting myself motivated to get up and do anything. But anything that is easy on my knees and back sounds like something I can at least give a try. I'll check with my city library before I check with the hospital library. They have quite a few Cd's and DVD's. Thanks again.

I'm nine weeks out and now I'm finding out about all this. lol