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Everything posted by Alex Brecher
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
Because tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, I thought this "band friendly" recipe would be quite appropriate to share: Cheesy chicken Enchiladas Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 30 Min Cook Time: 30 Min Serving size: 1 Recipe makes: 10 Ingredients: 4 large cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 cups) 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1 (10 ¾ ounce) can low-fat cream of chicken condensed Soup 10 ounces (about 2 cups) reduced-fat 2% shredded cheddar cheese 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chopped chilies, drained about 10 low-carb flour tortillas Cheesy Topping: 1 (10 ¾ ounce) can low-fat cream of chicken condensed soup 8 ounces light or fat free sour cream 1 ½ cups 2% reduced fat shredded Mexican shredded cheese blend ¼ cup sliced green onions (optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. 2. Mix together the chicken, yogurt, condensed soup, shredded cheddar cheese, and green chilies. Stuff each tortilla with ½ cup of chicken mixture, and roll up. Place each rolled up tortilla seam side down in the baking dish. Set aside. 3. Mix together all ingredients for the topping, except the green onions. Spread the cheesy topping evenly over the enchiladas. 4. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until toasty and bubbly. 5. Sprinkle chopped green onions over enchiladas and serve
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Forum for people 5+ years post-op?
Ditto on all counts!
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Forum for people 5+ years post-op?
Hey!!!!!! It's been ages! How are you ? How have you been ? You're ALWAYS welcome here. You really helped with getting LBT to where it is today. Welcome back......
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Album Making
I logged in as you and uploaded a test pic to one of your albums without any issues. You can switch uploaders near where you click to upload your pictures "Try switching to our basic uploader" . That might resolve your issue.
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I hear the drums of war beating!!!!!!!!!
Do I really need to remind everyone about our rules ? Forum Rules Registration to this forum is free! We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. The basic ground rules for discussions on LapBandTalk are simple: be polite, use common sense, don't break the law and don't post any message that even hints at advertising. We don't intend to censor messages based on the opinions expressed within posts, but we will enforce the policies outlined both here and on the Forum. We reserve the right to remove, modify or move posts at our discretion and without explanation. Please contact us if you do not understand any of the rules, guidelines or policies outlined below. Although the administrators and moderators of LapBandTalk will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. All messages express the views of the author, and neither the owners of LapBandTalk will be held responsible for the content of any message. By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are hateful, threatening, or otherwise violate any laws. The owners of LapBandTalk reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason. Suspension of your account is a definite consequence of not adhering to these guidelines. Posting Guidelines 1. Everyone has a right to speak regardless of their perspective. 2. We take the "Be Polite" rule very seriously. We do not tolerate any rudeness. Any member who is intentionally unpleasant or disruptive may be banned without warning. 3. While we believe in free speech, keep in mind that this right is not absolute. Dissent is an essential part of any discussion where people are encouraged to express varying opinions; however, it is equally important to maintain both decorum and topicality as related to LapBandTalk.com's mission. 4. Obscenity and pornography will not be tolerated. If that's what you're after, there are plenty of places on the Internet to find it, and this forum isn't one of them. Please make sure all opinions are expressed without being obscene or offensive. 5. Members will treat each other with courtesy and respect, especially when they disagree. We understand that bright, intelligent and educated people may not always agree, but personal attacks in the form of insults, abusive language or other means of obvious harassment will not be tolerated. 6. Our focus is on Lap-Band Support. While any discussion is subject to going off on a tangent, we will do our best to consistently maintain topicality. Editing, moving or deleting off-topic content will only occur when it's necessary to redirect focus to the core topic(s) and values of this community. 7. Don't report other people's experiences as truth. Share your own experiences, thoughts, opinions, theories at will. 8. Please take the really personal discussions to PM or e-mail. 9. Direct marketing or selling is forbidden on LapBandTalk.com. Members may use their signatures to indicate a commercial affiliation by including a single link to a web site of their choice, with no more than one line of explanation in addition. This signature text is not to exceed the default font size of forum posts (size=2). 10. Recommendations or reviews of physicians, facilities, products, or services are welcome if based on the reviewer's personal experience. The reviewer must have no financial interest in the subject being reviewed. Violations will result in the posts being removed and a possible permanent ban of membership. 11. You are permitted a maximum of one account/username, active or inactive. If you choose to ignore this important restriction, all your accounts will be disabled. If you have forgotten your log in details and are unable to retrieve them via the system, do not create a new account, please contact us. LapBandTalk allows one account per member and one member per account. 12. Cross-Posting is not allowed here. Cross-posting refers to posting new duplicate threads or posts, or the linking to threads or posts already started by the member with the intention of gaining exposure. 13. We reserve the right to respond to violations of these guidelines by blocking and/or banning members from this forum. 14. When you post to this forum, you offer to us a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide right to use your content as we see fit. We may use, distribute, display and/or create derivative works from this content, in any and all media, in any manner, in whole or in part, without any restriction or responsibilities to you. 15. Members accept all responsibility for their words. This includes any personal information a user chooses to make public. All members understand that forums may be viewed by non-members. This forum cannot be responsible for the distribution of any information intentionally posted by a user. 16. When using this forum, you agree that we cannot be and are not responsible for the truth, completeness, objectivity or usefulness of any user-generated content, nor do we endorse any content, including, but not limited to, postings or replies to postings made by members who are moderators. 17. We do nothing to verify member identities. You assume all risk in your use of information from other members. 18. While we reserve the right to do so, we do not pre-screen, monitor, edit or review member-generated content. However, we may monitor content and remove it at any time and without notice. We will do this if content violates these guidelines or we believe it will improve our community. We also will suspend or terminate forum access to those individuals who violate these guidelines If you have a concern about any post, alert the moderators by using the Report Bad Post button. It's at the left of every post (the exclamation point in the yellow triangle)
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Forum for people 5+ years post-op?
Thia is what happens when you work off an iPad LOL!! I'll PM you shortly to discuss.
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Forum for people 5+ years post-op?
You might be interested in this thread.
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200+lbs to lose
Closing thread. Happy that everyone understands the rules. No harm done by making a simple error. We're all here for the same reason and purpose. Let's try to keep that in mind. Hope everyone has an amazing day!
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200+lbs to lose
Simmer down now people Double, triple and quadruple cross posting isn't allowed here.
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VST iPhone and iPad Application
Ok, it should be enabled now.
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VST iPhone and iPad Application
We plan on releasing our own Android app. It's in midst of being developed. We'll let you know once it's released. Until then, the mobile skin is the way to go.
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GPS Update: Important new information
I've reopened this thread. I'd greatly appreciate if all members can please follow our posted rules and guidelines.
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GPS Update: Important new information
This post has been locked by one of our mods. I'd like to remind all of our members about the rules they agreed to follow before signing up here on VST: Forum Rules Registration to this forum is free! We do insist that you abide by the rules and policies detailed below. The basic ground rules for discussions on Vertical Sleeve Talk are simple: be polite, use common sense, don't break the law and don't post any message that even hints at advertising. We don't intend to censor messages based on the opinions expressed within posts, but we will enforce the policies outlined both here and on the Forum. We reserve the right to remove, modify or move posts at our discretion and without explanation. Please contact us if you do not understand any of the rules, guidelines or policies outlined below. Although the administrators and moderators of VerticleSleeveTalk will attempt to keep all objectionable messages off this forum, it is impossible for us to review all messages. All messages express the views of the author, and neither the owners of VerticleSleeveTalk will be held responsible for the content of any message. By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are hateful, threatening, or otherwise violate any laws. The owners of VerticleSleeveTalk reserve the right to remove, edit, move or close any thread for any reason. Suspension of your account is a definite consequence of not adhering to these guidelines. Posting Guidelines 1. Everyone has a right to speak regardless of their perspective. 2. We take the "Be Polite" rule very seriously. We do not tolerate any rudeness. Any member who is intentionally unpleasant or disruptive may be banned without warning. 3. While we believe in free speech, keep in mind that this right is not absolute. Dissent is an essential part of any discussion where people are encouraged to express varying opinions; however, it is equally important to maintain both decorum and topicality as related to VerticleSleeveTalk.com’s mission. 4. Obscenity and pornography will not be tolerated. If that’s what you’re after, there are plenty of places on the Internet to find it, and this forum isn't one of them. Please make sure all opinions are expressed without being obscene or offensive. 5. Members will treat each other with courtesy and respect, especially when they disagree. We understand that bright, intelligent and educated people may not always agree, but personal attacks in the form of insults, abusive language or other means of obvious harassment will not be tolerated. 6. Our focus is on Vertical Sleeve Support. While any discussion is subject to going off on a tangent, we will do our best to consistently maintain topicality. Editing, moving or deleting off-topic content will only occur when it’s necessary to redirect focus to the core topic(s) and values of this community. 7. Don't report other people's experiences as truth. Share your own experiences, thoughts, opinions, theories at will. 8. Please take the really personal discussions to PM or e-mail. 9. Direct marketing or selling is forbidden on VST. Members may use their signatures to indicate a commercial affiliation by including a single link to a web site of their choice, with no more than one line of explanation in addition. This signature text is not to exceed the default font size of forum posts (size=2). 10. Recommendations or reviews of physicians, facilities, products, or services are welcome if based on the reviewer's personal experience. The reviewer must have no financial interest in the subject being reviewed. Violations will result in the posts being removed and a possible permanent ban of membership. 11. You are permitted a maximum of one account/username, active or inactive. If you choose to ignore this important restriction, all your accounts will be disabled. If you have forgotten your log in details and are unable to retrieve them via the system, do not create a new account, please contact us. Vertical Sleeve Talk allows one account per member and one member per account. 12. Cross-Posting is not allowed here. Cross-posting refers to posting new duplicate threads or posts, or the linking to threads or posts already started by the member with the intention of gaining exposure. 13. We reserve the right to respond to violations of these guidelines by blocking and/or banning members from this forum. 14. When you post to this forum, you offer to us a royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide right to use your content as we see fit. We may use, distribute, display and/or create derivative works from this content, in any and all media, in any manner, in whole or in part, without any restriction or responsibilities to you. 15. Members accept all responsibility for their words. This includes any personal information a user chooses to make public. All members understand that forums may be viewed by non-members. This forum cannot be responsible for the distribution of any information intentionally posted by a user. 16. When using this forum, you agree that we cannot be and are not responsible for the truth, completeness, objectivity or usefulness of any user-generated content, nor do we endorse any content, including, but not limited to, postings or replies to postings made by members who are moderators. 17. We do nothing to verify member identities. You assume all risk in your use of information from other members. 18. While we reserve the right to do so, we do not pre-screen, monitor, edit or review member-generated content. However, we may monitor content and remove it at any time and without notice. We will do this if content violates these guidelines or we believe it will improve our community. We also will suspend or terminate forum access to those individuals who violate these guidelines If you have a concern about any post, alert the moderators by using the Report Bad Post button. It's at the left of every post (the exclamation point in the yellow triangle)
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Date and time of last post cutoff by ads
What resolution and or size is your screen you're using please ?
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Link function missing near RSS icon?
Thanks! I'll see what I can do to correct this.
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Does decaffeinated tea count as water?
Let's try to be a little more supportive and positive please.......
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Where did the Surgeons go?
We hope to have this feature updated and back online within the next week or so.....
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anyone out there from 2009
What was your old username ?
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Anyone Twitter?
LapBandTalk is now on Twitter too!
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View New Content link down
It's working 100%. I tested locally as well as from another location without any issues. The link should be going to http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=new_posts&search_app=forums .
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Dr. Scott Cunneen
Dr. Cunneen is mentioned in over 40 posts. To search for him: Go to Search Type Cuneen into the search box Select "Forums" for Search in section I'd suggest displaying your results as posts at first.
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New Member
Christine, Welcome to the other side! Sounds like you're doing AMAZING! Have you called your surgeon to discuss your weight plateau ? Maybe it's time for a fill ?
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Posts are getting deleted???????
We had some hardware that went bad and we lost about 16 hours worth of data. We added new hardware, a new real time backup system and implemented a new content delivery system last night. This new content delivery system should speed things up immensely by loading our site from a server close to your location. Please let me know if you're receiving a better load time on pages. Our content is being delivered out the following cities: North America: Seattle San Jose San Francisco Los Angeles Las Vegas Phoenix Kansas City Fort Worth Houston Chicago New York Washington D.C. Virginia Atlanta Miami Dallas Europe: Amsterdam London Frankfurt Asia / Pacific: Hong Kong Singapore Sydney, Australia Tokyo
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IM system (Personal Conversation) system kinda goofy?
Let me know if you're still having issues with this....we made some tweaks last night.
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The New LBT is SO SLOW to me....
We added new hardware and implemented a new content delivery system last night. This new content delivery system should speed things up immensely by loading our site from a server close to your location. Please let me know if you're receiving a better load time on pages. Our content is being delivered out the following cities: North America: Seattle San Jose San Francisco Los Angeles Las Vegas Phoenix Kansas City Fort Worth Houston Chicago New York Washington D.C. Virginia Atlanta Miami Dallas Europe: Amsterdam London Frankfurt Asia / Pacific: Hong Kong Singapore Sydney, Australia Tokyo