Jessiebear

Consider the time until you get your first fill as "the healing time". If you don't lose, don't worry about it. I know, easier said than done! Go to the food section and I believe there is a thread around the top of the page that gives a list of the foods in the different stages (liquids, & mushies). If you are past these stages then just try to eat healthy & get your protein in (I think 60-70g/day). Stay away from bread! Congrats & welcome to Band land! I hope someone else can post for you. I'm sure I forgot something! Oh yeah, as Vinesqueen says, "Chew to goo."

Congrats & welcome to Band land!!

Homemade Cranberry relish Once you make this, you will never eat the canned stuff again! And it is soooooo... easy! 1 cup Water 1 lb. fresh cranberries washed 1/2 cup of orange juice 1 cup of sugar - you could probably use splenda Bring water to a simmer. Add rest of ingredients & stir til cranberries begin to pop & sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Cool & serve.

Another one of my Grandma's recipes. Squash dressing 1 1/2 lbs. fresh squash, cooked & seasoned with salt & pepper 1 stick butter (eek!!) could probably use chicken broth 1 large onion chopped 1 tsp. salt sage to taste 2 cups cornbread crumbled 1 can cream of chicken soup shredded cheddar cheese Cook squash & onion together; drain & mix with other ingredients. Pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese as desired. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Here's one of my Grandma's recipes Frankie's Eggplant Casserole 1 large or 2 small eggplants - peeled, cubed & boiled in salt Water until tender 2 cups crumbled cornbread 1/2 cup chopped onion, sauteed' 1/4 cup bell pepper sauteed' with onion 2 cups tomatoes - well drained 2 eggs milk grated cheddar Drain eggplant well!! Combine with tomatoes, onions, bell pepper. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add cornbread & well beaten eggs. Pour into greased casserole dish or cake pan. Pour enough milk over the top of casserole to cover. Don't mix! Sprinkle with as much shredded cheddar as desired. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Taco Soup 1 lb. hamburger meat - browned & drained 1 can whole kernel 1 can yellow hominy 1 can cream style corn 1 can white hominy 1 can ro-tel 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 2 cans ranch style Beans 1 (8 oz.) can of Water 1 pkg. taco seasoning Pour everything into large pot without draining. Heat til hot & bubbly. Serve with cheese, sour cream & chips.

Cornbread salad This is not really low fat. But it sure is good!! Better if made the night before & chilled. Really good for potlucks. 1 box of jiffy corn muffin mix, cooked according to directions, cooled & crumbled. 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped 2 cans pinto Beans rinsed & drained 2 bunches of green onions chopped 2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 cups shredded cheddar 1 (8 oz.) sour cream 1 small jar of salsa 12 slices of bacon cooked & crumbled Mix crumbled cornbread with green peppers & onions. Put in bowl. Cover with beans. Mix salsa with sour cream & spread over top. Top with cheese & bacon. I don't layer mine, I just mix it all together.

Salsa 4-5 cans of diced tomatoes (drained or undrained - your choice) 1 can tomato sauce 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped chopped or diced garlic to taste juice of 1 lemon 1 medium onion, chopped 2 jalapenos, diced - optional salt to taste Mix everything together & dig in!

I love Mexican food! Sour Cream chicken Enchiladas 2 pkgs. flour tortillas 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 (16 oz.) container sour cream 1 can of chicken or 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked & chopped 2 cans cream of chicken Soup 1 can diced green chiles 1 small onion diced Mix together. Put 2 Tbls. mixture in each tortilla & roll up. Save 1/2 of mixture to spread over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 30 minutes @ 350 degrees. Can be cut in half.

chicken Chimichangas 1 pkg. large flour tortillas 1 small pkg. shredded mexican cheese 1 cup salsa 1/2 tsp. cumin 2 chicken breasts, cooked & shredded 1 can black Beans, rinsed & drained 1/2 cup chopped onion salt & pepper to taste Mix all ingredients. Place 2 Tbls. of mixture in middle of each tortilla. Fold all ends of the tortilla towards & over each other (envelope style). Place on greased cookie sheet seam sides down. Brush or spray with olive oil. Bake @ 350 degrees til browned. May top with chili, cheese dip, sour cream, salsa or enchilada sauce.

chicken Adobo 2 lbs. chicken cut up 1/2 tsp. garlic, mashed 1/4 cup soy sauce salt, pepper & accent to taste 1 medium onion cut into cubes 2 Tbls. vinegar 1 cup Water Mix all ingredients together. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer 1 hour. Serve over rice.

Kim, I do have more! I'll start another thread.

Welcome! Glad you got your approval! Hope to hear about your surgery date soon!

I noticed on todays events that Macabella was banded this morning! Congrats & I wish you a speedy recovery!

Congrats Dani! Keep us updated! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Congrats! I say do the happy dance! Either way you are losing!

Hi everybody! This is one of my favorite casseroles. It is easy to make & can be made low fat by using low fat items. Here it goes! Hope you like it! 1 cup sourcream 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. salt 2 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken Soup 1 (4 oz.) can of chopped green chiles 1 (2 lb.) package of o'brien hashed browns (they have onions & peppers) 2 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup cheese for top after baking. Pour into greased casserole dish & bake for 1 hour & 15 minutes. This recipe can be cut in half. It makes a large pyrex casserole dish full (cake pan size).

Same here! Fries are the enemy! & the only time I have actually thrown up was on one of their chicken nuggets. I avoid McDonald's like the plague!

I'm in Conway, Arkansas. I used Dr. Rex Luttrell. I have been seeing commercials for the new St. Vincent Weight Loss Center. They also do Lap-bands. I was told that the price in Arkansas ranged from $14,000- $16,000. This includes 1 year of your doc not charging you for fills (although, if they use fluoro, it costs extra). Hope this helps! Oh yeah, WELCOME!

The ticker....... I use Tickerfactory.com click on weight loss ticker pick your ruler then click next pick your slider click next fill in your stats click next scroll down page to the bb code box & cut the entire code in the box go back to LBT click on quick links click edit signature paste in signature box Easy! When you paste the code will show in the box but your ticker will show on your posts! Good luck & welcome!

Good one!!!!!!!!

Hello! I have not had GBP. I just wanted to say welcome!

Welcome Christine!

Welcome to Band Land Donna! Glad to meet you!

I'm sorry I can't tell you anything about the doc, I had my surgery here in the states. I do want to welcome you & your daughter, & wish you both the best of luck!