HarleyGirl
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I haven't tried this, but a friend brings the Crystal Lite to go packs in her purse and orders vodka & Water and mixes in her packet. She is hooked on it.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!
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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!
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Doesn't sound selfish at all! you were so good to him!
Good that he's doing better!
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Oh...and yes, I am very sore today.
Sticking to liquids until it feels better......
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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!
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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.
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((((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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Good new and bad news I went for a bike ride yesterday. First time in I'd say 30 years. I bought a bike on the clearence rack at wal mart last week. I was able to ride for 2.5 miles and I thought I was doing pretty good. Well then it was time to stop, so I hit the brakes a little too hard and fast put my foot down to catch myself and my legs turned into rubber and me and the bike was laying along the side of the road, was a back road so my hubby is the only one that saw. So I sat there for a minute laughing at myself still not knowing why I fell off and when I went to get up my legs were still rubber and I had a really hard time walking for a while.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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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!
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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)
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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!
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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
- 1 scoop Unflavored UNJURY
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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.
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Harley..thanks for the delicious sounding fall drink recipe. I have been searching for a warm Protein rich drink to have in the AM. I think this might hit the spot. I will give it a try soon.Christine
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"
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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!
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Wearing a SIZE TWELVE today.......haven't been in that size since the Carter Administration!
It's a good day!
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I ahve never worn mineral make up but have been curious about it and hated to spend $15 or more just to try it and possibly not like it. I went to the Everyday Mineral site and it looks great! They have a free sample kit that only costs $3.13 for standard USPS shipping. I can't wait to try it. Thanks Harley!!You're most welcome!
I am a make up ADDICT.....I love make up....
Hope you like it!
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Whew!!! I avoided another donut tale, DH brought some more home... I am beginning to see a pattern!!!!Harley - I ordered free samples from Everyday Minerals and am using it today for the first time... I think I like it. I work 12 hour shifts, does it last the day for you? I am not a "primper" I get ready in the am and that's it. Don't have time for touch ups.
It's the ONLY makeup I've every used that I don't feel like I have to "touch up".....one of my co-workers even asked the other day how I get my makeup to last all day! I LOVE it!
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Woke up to FIVE inches of SNOW this morning.......news said that some of the higher elevations got up to 28"....skiers will be happy....I am not.
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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)
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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.
- 1 scoop Vanilla UNJURY
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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 (regular or decaf)
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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.
- 1 scoop Vanilla UNJURY
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It is state fair time here. I am looking forward to going this year. I think I will be able to walk around and keep up with everyone instead having to stop and rest a lot. The hard part will be walking by all the food stands, especially the corn dogs.You might find that after six months of "clean living" your tastes have changed. Sometimes even the smell of the greasy food like that turns my stomach.......YEAH!!
Thanksgiving Protein Recipes
in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
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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
Next, follow pudding package directions.
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
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.