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Oohhh thanks for finding it Froggi! I am drooling just reading it :thumbup: ... already picked one to make for Breakfast tomorrow

I used the little packets of chicken broth powder, made by Wyler's ... another option would be to go to www.unjury.com and get their Chicken Soup flavored protein powder, that way you're getting some protein in. Congrats on your upcoming surgery and best of luck on your Lap Band journey!

At the time that I posted that I was eating whatever frozen meatballs I could find at the store (because I hated cooking!) ... but I have since found this recipe (and became addicted to them) and now I make them myself ... Parmesan Meatballs 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 3/4 C Shredded Parmesan cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp Dried Parsley Dash of Pepper 2-3 T Butter 15oz Can of Tomato Sauce 1 Clove Garlic 1/2 tsp Onion powder 1/4 tsp Basil 1/8 tsp Oregano Combine beef, cheese, eggs, parsley & pepper until well mixed then shape into meatballs. Melt butter in a large skillet and cook until all sides are browned. Place browned meatballs in the crock pot or a casserole dish suitable for the oven. Combine the tomato sauce, garlic, onion powder, basil & oregano. Pour over the meatballs, stirring gently to coat. Turn crock pot on low for 1-4 hours OR bake, uncovered in an oven at 350 for 30-40 minutes. **I make them in the crock pot and although the recipe says 1-4 hours, I let them cook on low for 6-7 hours ... they turn out really tender and oh so yummy!** I mix a chocolate Protein shake (either Atkins or EAS) with 2 T Peanut Butter and a couple packets of Splenda, add a handful of ice and blend them in the bullet ...

Breakfast ~ 2 Scrambled Eggs & 1 Slice Toast w/ 2 T Light Cream Cheese Lunch ~ Peanut Butter Protein Shake Snack ~ 1/2 oz. Jalapeno & Cheddar Pork Rinds Dinner ~ 1 Homemade Taco & 1/4 C Spanish Rice

CONGRATS!!! :tt2:

Breakfast ~ 2 Scrambled Eggs topped w/ Salsa Snack ~ 1/2 oz. Jalapeno & Cheddar Pork Rinds Lunch ~ (Del Taco) 1 Classic Taco & 3/4 of a Bean & Cheese Cup Snack ~ 1/2 Serving of Goldfish Crackers (about 27 of 'em) Dinner ~ 1 Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breast

That sounds good :crying:

Yikes! I've been there, I know the pain ... Glad you're getting it taken care of today!

Breakfast ~ 2 Scrambled Eggs topped w/ Salsa Lunch ~ 1/2 C Ground Beef mixed w/ 1/2 C No Fat Refried Beans & topped w/ Shredded Cheese & Avocado Salsa Snack ~ 1/2 oz. Jalapeno & Cheddar Pork Rinds Dinner ~ 2 oz. Italian Herb Chicken Breast & 1/4 C Au Gratin Potatoes

Check out ~~> THIS THREAD <~~ for ideas in each phase. Best of luck on your surgery and Lap Band journey!

Check out ~~> THIS THREAD <~~ in the Food & Nutrition Forum. In there we post what we eat on a daily basis, great place for ideas

Breakfast ~ 2 Scrambled Eggs topped w/ Avocado Salsa Lunch ~ Small Chicken Tortilla Soup (from El Pollo Loco) Snack ~ 1/2 oz. Jalapeno & Cheddar Pork Rinds Dinner ~ 1/2 of a Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breast

You think that was alot ... I had an off day yesterday too :cool2: Breakfast ~ Chocolate Walnut Protein Shake Snack ~ 1/2 oz. Salt & Vinegar Pork Rinds Lunch ~ 1/2 C Taco Meat topped w/ cheese & salsa, 15 Reduced Fat Cheese Nips Snack ~ 1/2 oz. Sour Cream & Chives Pork Rinds Dinner ~ 2 Crispy Tacos from El Pollo Loco (yes, I said 2! I don't know how I managed that )

Glad you liked them! :thumbup: Today ~ Breakfast ~ Vanilla Peanut Butter Walnut Protein Shake Snack ~ 1/2 oz Jalapeno & Cheddar Pork Rinds Lunch ~ 1/2 Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner ~ (Made spaghetti for the fam...) 1/2 C Ground Beef mixed w/ 1/2 C Ragu Sauce & 1/2 of a Freschetta PizzAmore' Stuffed Breadstick

Breakfast ~ Chocolate Peanut Butter Walnut Protein Shake Lunch ~ 1/2 C Ground Beef, 1/2 C No Fat Refried Beans, 1/8 C Shredded Cheese Snack ~ 1/2 oz Salt & Vinegar Pork Rinds Dinner ~ 2 Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, 2 Slices Maple Bacon, 1/4 C Potatoes O'Brien

This is how it went for me ... Dr Kuri's driver, Miguel, picked me up at the US Border parking station (since I live in Southern California, I just drove down there myself) ... most likely it'll be Miguel picking you up at the airport in San Diego. He's a nice guy (crazy driver though!) I guess I can't really say that about just him, seems all the drivers in TJ (especially the taxi drivers) drive crazy, LOL! Anyhow, upon arriving at the hospital, Miguel will escort you up to Dr Kuri's office and there you will first pay the remaining balance for your surgery, they'll weigh you, do the EKG test etc and they'll send you downstairs to the lab to get your bloodwork done. Also they'll give you your pain medication prescription so you can purchase it at the pharmacy downstairs. After all your pre-op tests are done, they'll get you checked into the hospital (show you your room) and then you'll be free to go have your "last meal" ... For mine, I went to TGI Friday's because it was right across the street from the hospital ... however, I've heard alot of people talk about a place called Los Arcos and they say it is REALLY good so you might want to check that out. They will tell you a time to be back at the hospital for a group meeting that evening (when I was there, I think it was 7pm) and Dr Kuri will hold a group meeting with all of his patients to be banded the following day. He shows you an actual band, explains how it works, answers any questions you may have and he will also tell you in which order you'll be having your surgery the next day (the day I was there, I think there were 9 of us!) ... After the meeting you go back to your hospital room and your nurse will give you a sleeping pill to help you relax. The next morning your nurse will wake you so you can shower before your surgery, then they'll take you down and get your IV started. This is where it's all a blur to me because once they gave me the anesthesia I was gone, LOL ... Next thing I know I was awake in recovery thinking "it's over already?" ... An hour or two after they get you back to your hospital room, your nurse will get you up and walking around. That night you'll get another sleeping pill and the following morning before you're discharged they'll take you down to the fluoroscopy room to do a barium swallow (the pink stuff tastes chalky ... ick!) but you'll be able to see your band on the screen (which is neat) and then you'll go back up to your room to get ready for discharge and right before you leave the hospital, Dr Kuri will come by to see how you're doing and you will be given an xray from the barium swallow showing your band as well as the record of your surgery. As far as I know, they do not keep these records on file so it is up to you to keep them in a safe place once you get home. Then you're discharged and Miguel will drive you to your hotel (since I live so close, I just came home) but the 2 nights that I spent in the hospital, my Mom & oldest son stayed at the hotel and they said it was nice. I hope I've given you somewhat of an idea of what to expect ... If you have any questions, feel free to ask :biggrin:

Breakfast ~ 1 Scrambled Egg, Couple Bites Of Potatoes O'Brien Snack ~ Peanut Butter Protein Shake Lunch ~ 5 Tyson Any'tizers w/ 1 T Ranch Dinner ~ 1/2 C Ground Beef, 1/2 C No Fat Refried Beans, 2 T Reduced Fat Sour Cream

Breakfast ~ Chocolate Peanut Butter Walnut Protein Shake Lunch ~ Small Chicken Tortilla Soup (from El Pollo Loco) Dinner ~ Low Carb Enchilada Bake

Breakfast ~ 1.5 Cheesy Scrambled Eggs Lunch ~ 4 Tyson Any'tizers w/ 1 T Ranch Dinner ~ 1 Crunchy Chicken Taco (from El Pollo Loco) Snack ~ Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Breakfast ~ Vanilla Peanut Butter Walnut Protein Shake Lunch ~ 1/2 of a Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner ~ 2oz Italian Herb Chicken, 1/4 C Angel Hair Pasta, 1 T White Corn

Breakfast ~ Peanut Butter Protein Shake Lunch ~ 1/4 C Ground Beef w/ 1 T Sour Cream Dinner ~ 1/2 of a Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Breast

Congrats! :drool: I don't think thats a bad choice! Whenever we go out for Mexican, I always get a taco & a side of Beans. Pre-band, I would have gotten 2-3 tacos, a side of beans and a burrito so just the taco & beans to me is a good choice! By the way, is that Volcano taco as hot as they make it sound? :rolleyes2: Today ~ Breakfast ~ chocolate Peanut Butter Walnut Protein shake Lunch ~ 1/2 C Ground Beef, 1/2 C No Fat Refried Beans, 1/8 C Shredded Cheese, 2 T Reduced Fat Sour Cream Dinner ~ 1 Scrambled Egg, 1 Slice Toast, 1/2 oz Polska Kielbasa

I bought it when I lived up in Seattle ... Have no use for it now in SoCali :smile:

OK ... someone please tell me what this hummus stuff is :redface: You crack me up! :smile2: That sounds good Nice new pic! Today ~ Breakfast ~ Peanut Butter Protein Shake (1 Carton EAS Vanilla, 2 T Peanut Butter, 2 Packets Splenda, Handful Ice ... Blended in the Bullet) Lunch ~ 3/4 C Ground Beef mixed w/ 1/2 C No Fat Refried Beans topped w/ 1/8 C Shredded Cheese & 2 T Sour Cream Dinner ~ 1.5 C AmyBee's Chicken-White Bean-Green Chili Soup :thumbup::drool:

I haven't listed the coat yet ... Here is the pic ~