HarleyGirl

I had a vicious PB incident with bread......I just think about that and ANYTHING even remotely bread-like is very unattractive.....

(((((TESS))))) My dh does things sort of like that, too.......and then says, "I forgot you can't eat that..." SERIOUSLY.....You FORGOT? My dh CAN stand to loose about fifty pounds. He's got a doctor's appointment tomorrow, I hope she gives him hell and tells him that..... It's so frustrating, I feel your pain! I had to pick up the donuts for work on Saturday. FIVE DOZEN HOT DONUTS in my car.....smelled like a little bit of heaven. I didn't have one, though!

Got these in an email from powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury today: UNJURY Protein pumpkin pudding (Please see comments at bottom) Ingredients 1 Package (1.4 oz) sugar-free vanilla Jell-O Instant Pudding Mix * 3/4 Cup Water 2 scoops Vanilla UNJURY® 2 tbsp canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/2-1 tsp teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Measure 3/4 cup cold water (package directions calls for 2 cups milk) Add two scoops of Vanilla UNJURY to the 3/4 cup of water Mix thoroughly the dry UNJURY in water by shaking or stirring Next, follow pudding package directions. Empty the Jell-O sugar free Instant (Not Cooked) Dry Pudding Mix into a bowl. Add pumpkin pie spice to dry pudding mix Blend spice and dry pudding mix thoroughly with a fork Pour in the previously-mixed UNJURY-and-water. Add 2 tbsp canned pumpkin Stir/Beat until thoroughly mixed (a wire whisk or mixer works best) Place in small container and chill in the fridge. Top with 1 Tablespoon Fat-Free Cool Whip. Enjoy! Makes about 3 servings Nutrition Facts per serving: 107 calories, 12 g carbohydrates, 3 g sugar, 14 g protein, 0 g Fat * For higher calories use regular Vanilla Instant Pudding mix Comments: Because this IS a high-protein low-carbohydrate recipe, it isn’t comparable in taste to a classic pumpkin pie, but we think you’ll enjoy it! Enjoy! UNJURY Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake (Please see comments at bottom) Ingredients 2 Packages (8 oz) Fat Free Cream cheese *(For higher calorie diets see below) 1/2 cup Fat Free Sour Cream *(For higher calorie diets see below) 1 tbsp Butter ¾ cup Splenda 3 scoops Vanilla UNJURY® 1 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 4 eggs 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Ground Ginger 1/2 tsp Nutmeg ¼ tsp Ground Cloves Directions Preheat oven to 300 degrees Grease cheesecake pan with butter Mix cream cheese, Splenda and vanilla extract in medium bowl until smooth (an electric -- mixer works best) Add sour cream and pumpkin blend until distributed Add eggs mixing after each one Add Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg and Cloves mix until distributed Measure 3 scoops of Vanilla UNJURY (be sure to mix thoroughly after each scoop) Pour batter into greased cheesecake pan Bake for 1 hour Makes 12 servings Nutrition Facts per serving: 116 calories, 8 g carbohydrate, 3 g sugar, 3 g fat, 14 g protein *For higher calorie diets substitute Reduced fat or Regular Cream Cheese and Reduced Fat or Regular Sour Cream Reduced Fat Nutrition Facts per serving: 128 calories, 8 g carbohydrates, 4 g sugar, 9 g fat, 11 g protein Regular Nutrition Facts per serving: 230 calories, 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g sugar, 18 grams fat, 11 g protein Comments: Because this is a high-protein low-carbohydrate recipe, it isn’t comparable in texture and taste to a classic pumpkin cheesecake, but we think you will enjoy it! Enjoy! UNJURY® Jell-O Delight Cranberry Flavor Use Sugar-Free Cranberry Jell-O *, 4 serving package Follow package directions for dissolving Jell-O in 1/2 - 3/4 cup of boiling water. After dissolving, set aside to cool for 3 to 5 minutes. In a different bowl, measure 1 cup of cold water. Add two scoops of Unflavored UNJURY to cold water, one scoop at a time, stirring slowly to dissolve. Stir UNJURY mixed in cold water into dissolved Jell-O. Chill quickly. The protein will settle somewhat to create a smooth cloud at the bottom. The taste is unchanged. Nutrition Facts Per 1/2 cup Serving: 10 g Protein *For higher calories use regular Jell-O. Note: If mix in Jell-O package feels hard try to break apart before dissolving into water. UNJURY® Jell-O Delight Orange Cranberry Flavor Use Sugar-Free Orange Jell-O *, 4 serving package Dissolve Jell-O in 1/2 - 3/4 cup of boiling water. After dissolving, set aside to cool for 3 to 5 minutes. In a different bowl, measure 1 cup of Diet Ocean Spray Cranberry Splash. Add two scoops of Unflavored UNJURY, one scoop at a time, stirring slowly to dissolve. Stir UNJURY mixed in cold water into dissolved Jell-O. Chill quickly. The protein will settle somewhat to create a smooth cloud at the bottom. The taste is unchanged. Nutrition Facts Per 1/2 cup Serving: 10 g Protein *For higher calories use regular Jell-O and Regular Cranberry juice Note: If mix in Jell-O package feels hard try to break apart before dissolving into water.

I do this a lot at home.....there is a pomegranite flavor that is really good mixed with vodka.... I'll just order a jack rocks when out.....takes me a while to finish it.... Like others said, you will find your tolerance for alcohol has likely changed. Test drive it at home, you don't want to be out and find out three drinks is one too many. I've cut my drinking in at least half since I was banded....just not worth the empty calories....AND I WANT TO GET TO GOAL!

I'm not buying ANY Halloween candy....we're going over to a friend's house for chili and game night, so won't be home for trick or treaters....Caitlin is old enough to drive herself to the store if she wants candy....so it's just best it's not here! I've managed at work so far with just one fun sized packet of Skittles....they weren't even that good, so I think I'll make it the rest of the week!

Doesn't sound selfish at all! you were so good to him! Good that he's doing better!

Oh...and yes, I am very sore today. Sticking to liquids until it feels better......

All I can say is that I had a VERY similar incident yesterday.....we were at the grocery store and they just opened a section in the bakery with artisan bread....YUMMO. The baker was adorable and just kept cutting little pieces of bread off of the different loaves for us to try. I kept thinking that it was going down ok, so Just kept taking bites....... THEN....went home and had dinner....EVERYTHING immediately stuck. It was my worst episode EVER....I shall spare you the details, but suffice to say I looked like a rabid dog...... Lesson learned.....bread doesn't work......and yes, I have heard that a million times before, but guess I had to figure it out on my own!

My doc says no carbonation.....ever. I'm sticking with that. I do miss my Diet Coke, but I'll survive.....better for me anyway. I've heard several different reasons why, but "because I said so" is good enough for me.....paid a lot of money for this, so I'll just follow what the doc tells me................most of the time.

((((Christine))))) Have you talked to your surgeon's office? Do they have an RN or a case manager that you could discuss the symptoms with? That just sounds miserable......so sorry you're going through this. Hope you're able to find some relief SOON!

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Laughing WITH you, not at you! BUT YOU DID IT.......it will get easier each time and the mishap will be a distant (funny) memory!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome back....AGAIN....Fenton! You know you're always going to come back, so you might as well STAY! It's so much easier to stay on course if you have other people pushing you in the right direction.....so stick around!

Back from my weekend in Vegas....full of misbehavior....not the food kind though! We seriously ate three times the whole weekend! I've never danced so much in my life! It was glorious! I actually came home and had lost four pounds! I did great on Friday, but somehow on Saturday...the shots of Patron kept calling my name....I did stifle it though and woke up Sunday without a hangover, just dog-ass tired! Here are a few pictures, if you're interested..... (oh, if you've never been to a Jimmy Buffett concert....it is an alternate universe) Flickr: pbans' Photostream

I am a Silpada Designs rep.......if you're unfamiliar, it's an exquisite line of sterling silver jewelry....a couple of years ago I bought the most gorgeous sterling and pearl watch....and it never fit right. Too tight and just looked silly...I was upset because one, it was expensive...and two, I just loved it! I've noticed my rings are loose, so I decided to try the watch yesterday....AND IT FIT PERFECTLY....hung right at the top of my hand like it's supposed to! Soooooooooo......I have an ass the size of Texas, but my wrists are NORMAL........ Victory comes with winning small battles.....and I'll take a well-fitting wristwatch as a WIN!

My daughter and I spent the day at the zoo and took a couple of pictures....sometimes it takes a picture to really see the difference....for good or for bad! The first on is me, last May, with Jake Shimabukuro....one of my favorite musicians..... This one is today, with my daughter.....I'm down a total of 50 pounds since the pic last May!

For the record, I've told everyone....friends, family, co-workers...and they have been nothing but supportive. It can work out to be a positive thing, I have a GREAT support system.....and that really helps me in times I am struggling a little....just a gentle "but look how far you've come, don't get discouraged" means everything to me! Everyone has to choose their own path, but this one is sure working for me!

I got these recipes in an email from unjury the other day, Christine.....haven't tried them yet, but they sound good! Cinnamon Caramel coffee Ingredients: 1 scoop Unflavored UNJURY 1 cup Water 4 tsp General Foods International sugar free French vanilla Café 2 tsp Sugar Free Caramel Syrup 1/8 tsp Cinnamon Directions: -Measure 4 tsp General Foods International Sugar Free French Vanilla Café into a shaker -In a separate cup measure water and heat in microwave (below 130 degrees) -Add warm water to General Foods International Sugar Free French Vanilla Café and stir -Add 1 scoop Unflavored UNJURY to shaker and shake until dissolved -Add 2 tsp Sugar Free Caramel Syrup to shaker and stir until combined -Add 1/8 tsp cinnamon and stir Nutrition Facts: 110 calories 20 grams Protein 2 grams carbohydrate 2 grams sugar Variations For a richer, sweeter taste try 1 scoop of Vanilla UNJURY in place of Unflavored UNJURY (this will add 20 calories, 4 grams of carbohydrate and 3 grams of sugar) Are you a coffee lover? Try adding 1 tsp of instant coffee (regular or decaf) Ideas from UNJURY customers chocolate Java 1 scoop Chocolate UNJURY 8 oz Coffee (regular or decaf) 1 tsp Cocoa powder Café Mocha 1 scoop Chocolate UNJURY 8 oz Milk Coffee (regular or decaf) to taste

Interesting about flying, Christine. I'm flying to Vegas for the weekend, it will be an experiment! I'm glad I was conservative with my last fill, just in case.

Been messing with this and found that it's much better with 1 1/2T. General food International vanilla Cafe power 2 T pumpkin 1/4 t. pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 c hot Water 1 scoop unflavored unjury..... I swirl it in my magic bullet so it's foamy.... Creamier and much more 'starbuck-ish" __________________

I made it through a ten day liquid before surgery and the entire time after without deviating from my prescribed diet. I made a commitment to make the band work for me, so far.... IT HAS!

Wearing a SIZE TWELVE today.......haven't been in that size since the Carter Administration! It's a good day!

Been messing with this and found that it's much better with 1 1/2T. General food International Vanilla Cafe power 2 T pumpkin 1/4 t. pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 c hot Water 1 scoop unflavored unjury..... Creamier and much more 'starbuck-ish"

This is a yummy fall drink: (I didn't have vanilla unjury, so I used a full cup of vanilla soymilk and a scoop of unflavored protein) pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients: 1 scoop Vanilla UNJURY 1 tablespoon Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) ¼ teaspoon Apple Pie Spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice) ½ cup Skim Milk1, Lactose Free Milk, Soy Milk2, Rice Milk3 2 teaspoons Splenda or Equal (add more or less to adjust sweetness) ½ cup Water 1 teaspoon Instant coffee (decaf) Directions: -Heat water in microwave (below 130 degrees) then mix in instant coffee Add: -Coffee (as prepared above), milk, canned pumpkin, Vanilla UNJURY, apple pie spice and sweetener in blender -Blend until combined (about 30 seconds) -Heat in microwave until warm or serve over ice Fun Extras: -Serve with a cinnamon stick -Top with 1 tablespoon of cool-whip (sugar free or regular) and sprinkle with Apple Pie Spice Nutrition Facts: 150 calories 24 grams Protein 11 grams carbohydrate 9.5 grams sugar 1 To increase calories use 1%, 2% or whole milk. Protein does not change. 2 Soy milk may increase carbohydrates and sugars, be sure to check the nutrition information. 3 Rice milk may decrease protein and increase carbohydrates and sugars, be sure to check the nutrition information.

You're most welcome! I am a make up ADDICT.....I love make up.... Hope you like it!