magtart

After four long months of jumping through hoops, overcoming enormous fear, and learning how to deal with my emotions without sugar and cigarettes, I've finally been sleeved! Sore but healing.

got sleeved on 9/28 lost 55lbs so far so went out to Celebrate with wife got a chinese food lunch special had to take half to go home i use to have 3 plates full @ buffett and best of all its booth sitting and i fit in the booth without my stomach hanging on the table i was so happy.

You should have no problem doing any sport or exercise you did prior to surgery once you are completely healed and cleared by your doc.

Thanks for the review. I am going to pass on my Fitbit one to my sister after I get the Jawbone up3 I requested for Xmas.

You should have no problem doing any sport or exercise you did prior to surgery once you are completely healed and cleared by your doc.

Cooking the meal! 2 days of prep and cooking. Maybe some treadmill in the morning.

Broiled Shrimp Parmesan
Ingredients:
1 pound of raw shrimp (I get medium to large size)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter
3 tbs Mayonnaise
2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic power
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
I peel my shrimp and put them on a foil lined pan. Melt butter and mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Take a spoonful of mixture and put it on top of each shrimp. Turn oven on broil , once heated cook on top rack for 4-5 mins. That's it!! We eat them all the time and make them as appetizers. This same mixture is also fabulous on fish! Here's my last batch...
Now, did I WIN??! Ha!

I was going to say that if you're married let him cook. If your kids are old enough let them cook! My husband had to take care of food for a few weeks before and after surgery. My kids and husband are all still alive! They won't starve!

Can I get 1 entry per recipe?
BTW, Elode, love your new avatar.

Calico Dip
A magtart family favorite. This is served at all family events. We have to at least quadruple the recipe as we have a large extended family.
Serves 6
Ingredients 1 cup low fat cottage cheese ( small curd preferred) 1 cup low fat sour cream 1/2 cup low fat Mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup green onion, minced 1/4 cup radish, minced 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and minced 1/4 cup green pepper, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Directions Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Add in sugar (if using), salt, minced garlic, and all the veggies. Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour to blend flavors. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or any other veggie dippers -- great with potato chips too!

Why isn't your family cooking for themselves at this stage?

Can I get 1 entry per recipe?
BTW, Elode, love your new avatar.

Calico Dip
A magtart family favorite. This is served at all family events. We have to at least quadruple the recipe as we have a large extended family.
Serves 6
Ingredients 1 cup low fat cottage cheese ( small curd preferred) 1 cup low fat sour cream 1/2 cup low fat Mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup green onion, minced 1/4 cup radish, minced 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and minced 1/4 cup green pepper, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Directions Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Add in sugar (if using), salt, minced garlic, and all the veggies. Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour to blend flavors. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or any other veggie dippers -- great with potato chips too!

Calico Dip
A magtart family favorite. This is served at all family events. We have to at least quadruple the recipe as we have a large extended family.
Serves 6
Ingredients 1 cup low fat cottage cheese ( small curd preferred) 1 cup low fat sour cream 1/2 cup low fat Mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup green onion, minced 1/4 cup radish, minced 1/4 cup cucumber, seeded and minced 1/4 cup green pepper, minced 1 garlic clove, minced Directions Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Add in sugar (if using), salt, minced garlic, and all the veggies. Stir well and refrigerate for at least an hour to blend flavors. Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, or any other veggie dippers -- great with potato chips too!

Awwww Thanks! I gotta be honest . . .the second I hopped back onto the board and saw that I got responses, I calmed down immediately. Thank you so much for those assuring words!
My husband is the BEST caretaker in the world. He got me thru cancer twice. He quit his job so that he could tend to me full time. It's been a rough road . . .but I know I wouldn't have been able to pull through if it were not for me.
Surgery is Monday at 10:35. Arrival at 8:30.
What a cool support group. Thank you!

Cooking the meal! 2 days of prep and cooking. Maybe some treadmill in the morning.

Cooking the meal! 2 days of prep and cooking. Maybe some treadmill in the morning.

Really? One day and you are already freaked? I think you need to calm down, relax, and follow your post op instructions.
Surgery, no matter what it is, involves discomfort or even pain.
I'm sorry to be blunt, but get a grip. You will feel better soon.

Cooking the meal! 2 days of prep and cooking. Maybe some treadmill in the morning.

My favorite is Sabra.

As I posted in another thread "those Isopure zero carb drinks go down a lot easier with a shot of vodka in them".
Anyway, you're fine. Just don't do it every day.

As I posted in another thread "those Isopure zero carb drinks go down a lot easier with a shot of vodka in them".
Anyway, you're fine. Just don't do it every day.

As I posted in another thread "those Isopure zero carb drinks go down a lot easier with a shot of vodka in them".
Anyway, you're fine. Just don't do it every day.

oops!

I seem to have settled at around 60-80 grams of carbs a day. My losses are better at the lower end and with higher Protein. Right now I'm in my 2nd month of a stall.