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I told people the truth from the very beginning. When people tell me I look great I get embarrassed. I have not been at this weight in over 32 years since the birth of my first child. When someone makes an ugly comment like you took the easy way out, I generally say if you think the surgery and lifestyle changes are easy then you do not know enough about the program, it is the hardest thing I have done in my entire life.

So glad your family liked it. In addition, it freezes well - so I freeze some of it in meals I can eat!

Let me know what you think of the soup...

I could not eat that much in a day. 3 - 4 tablespoons or 3 - 4 ounces is it for me at one time.

All depends on how you feel. My surgeon said as soon as I felt up to it. My surgery was open, I went back to work after two weeks and I believe it was about two weeks for my hubby and I.

chicken tortilla soup 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 4 quarts water 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 onion, finely diced 2 (14 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice 2 cubes chicken bouillon 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 zucchini, sliced 3 carrots, sliced 1 Med Potato diced 1 small can tomato paste 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced 1 bunches chopped fresh cilantro Nonfat Sour Cream Directions: 1. Place chicken and water in a stockpot, and add onion, celery, and garlic. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. 2. Remove chicken from broth, and set aside to cool. Skim off fat. Smash cooked garlic cloves against side of pot. Add undrained tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, potato, cumin, cayenne pepper, white pepper, and bouillon cube to the broth. Cover, and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add tomato paste to thicken soup. 3. Skin and bone chicken, then dice or shred into bite-size pieces. Add chicken to soup . Heat through. Season with salt to taste. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with cheese, green onion, sour cream and cilantro.

Chicken tortilla soup with light sour cream (homemade) very yummy! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

Almost 60 days out can you see a difference? I made it to onederland - need to update my tag line!

I think my bowel issues are over - I take one Colace three times a day and eat applesauce every other day. Not sure what does it - but I am thankful regardless. The applesauce makes me sick to my tummy for about 30 minutes - more than likely too much sugar - 11 grams for the unsweetened.

Listen to the doctor - you are too early to do anything else. How much of the magnesium citrate did you drink? My doctor's office said to start with 1/4 of the bottle, if no results drink another 1/4.

I was awakened by the wind and the umbrella that was flying around the deck. I called to my husband to help me. I was in my underwear and a Tshirt. We have a mirrored closet near the front door. As my husband was bringing in the umbrella I wondered who was that person standing there in their underwear and then I realized it is me!!!!!!!!!! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

Me too, we'd is my weigh in day! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

I Really like yogurt but every time I go to the store and look at the yogurt, every brand I look at is full of sugar. Can someone recommend a low sugar yogurt? Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

I am a grazer, I am very glad I dump if I eat the wrong foods. If I do not dump! then I feel sick to my tummy. I would be putting weight back on if I could eat everything. I love the fact that I can only eat a little three tablespoons and that I am not hungry - cravings yes. This time of the year, candy has always been my downfall so glad I can not eat it! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

I walked 4 miles today. It was cool outside and a little breezy. Walking is so good for my soul! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

Please share the buffalo balls they sound really good. I made a dish prior to surgery that was chicken, bell peppers, onion with blue cheese and buffalo sauce also very good but At this point in my journey, I do not eat the veggies. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

Ground turkey and refried Beans with a little green taco sauce so yummy and makes several meals Egg salad with light mayo and dill pickles Meatballs with sugar free spaghetti sauce shredded pork with green via verde sauce Broiled Salmon with fresh lemon What are your favorite meals? Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

Amazing I hope I look that good in 10 weeks! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

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I am not tired at all - the problem I have - husband is ready for bed early like we have for years and I have more energy. So I have been keeping the house a little cleaner, reading more and need to incorporate exercise in my daily routine - other than walking. In the beginning I was tired - but I went back to work after two weeks off. In my 51 days, I have had two breakdowns and asked my husband why did I do this to myself - both bouts were centered around bowel issues. So 95% of the time or more, I am good, I am a slow learner and did not realize that things I took for granted have sugar like BBQ sauce and ketchup. The most important things - listen to your doctor and the nuturionist, allow other people to take care of you - I could not wipe my backside and had to ask for help - take the pain medication and sleep when you are not walking. Make sure you pack chapstick and lotion - my skin has become dry with the surgery. I feel like I have learned more about me during the last 51 days than I ever have before - part of it is due to the RNYTALK website and learning from the many wonderful motivators that have joined this group.

I can't handle a chicken breast either unless I grind it up first in the food processor. I take the chicken and shred it, add a can of mushroom Soup and rotel tomatoes. Cook together on top of the stove add pepper to taste. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

Yeah for you! My husband was really nervous as well. I am amazed at how supportive he is. He says to me it has been an hour since we ate, what can I get you to drink? He asks how did dinner set with you, and did you have a good pouch day? Get ready for your life to change, and it is very exciting! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

Steevia natural sweetener it is the green packet on restaurant tables, well some restaurants. Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203

I feel really good and I am so glad I had the surgery! Surgery date 9/4/2013 HW 269 RYN 238, this week 203