patsy1965

I'm in the Dec. group....surgery Dec. 6. I'm a newbie.

Swilkins, I added you to my Fitness Pal. I'm only 3 days post-op and sure could use some good friends. I don't want harsh negative feedback. We all are or were in the same boat. We are adults and we know what we "need" to do. But in reality, it's harder for some than others. Just like I know I'm fat and if I continue with my old ways, I will gain. I know a little reminder now and then is fine with me. We all have the same ultimate goal.

I don't regret my decision at all to have the surgery, even though I too had complications. Now having turned that corner I can start acheiving my goals, too!
Hopefully everyone's complication and the fact that we can be so open on this forum about them, helps others with the same experience to not necessarily be fearful. Having the support from others that have been through this type of surgery, helps when others just don't get it! I had someone already tell me "told you so" when it came to the complication. Just wait nay-sayers! I will be successful!

Great on a cold night and filling I have all I can do to get though 1/2 cup.
Cheesy Ham Chowder
Ingredients
10 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced carrots
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1-1/2 cups Water
2-1/2 cups cubed potatoes
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
Pepper to taste
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
Directions
In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain.
In the drippings, saute onion and carrots until tender.
Stir in flour until blended.
Gradually add milk and water.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add the potatoes, corn, bouillon and pepper.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add cheese and ham; heat until cheese is melted. Stir in bacon. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 418 calories, ( 258 calories using skim milk) 28 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 1,056 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g Fiber, 19 g Protein.< /p>
Replace skim milk for hole milk and cut Calories to 258 per 1 cup