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I have got to make a few of these sweet potato recipes y'all been posting..lol..
they look so good.
Summer came back today and my dh is asking for his monthly salmon dinner, so I guess I will please him tonight.

Left work early today so I was able to cook dinner. Felt nice...probably cause I have this sense of pride (that I should humble myself on) that I cook better than my husband. Lol. He does well, but he used the wrong onion the other day. Lol. He says they all taste the same and I had to educate him that they’re all different. Anyway, I ended up using a different onion cause he used the one I had...
i made sweet potato and black bean chili. The recipe was easy and quick, although it was good (I added to it) it wasn’t the best one I’ve had. I’ll stick to the other chili recipe I have or try another sometime. So, I used a red onion reluctantly, added more cumin and definitely added chili powder and more salt then what it called for and omitted the canola oil. Everything else was as-is. Tasted great. Here’s the recipe I kind of followed along with the pic. Enjoy!

CONGRATULATIONS! Being anxious/nervous is normal pre op, but come surgery day, you'll be more excited! [emoji2] (At least I was, no regrets - one month after)

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Thanks everyone. I really needed that reality check. You're truly appreciated!!

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I am a slow loser also. Dr say that 10 lb a month is rapped weight loss. I keep telling myself not to get discouraged. It's hard some days. Seems like everybody is losing it so much faster. I understand.

Precious you have lost a tremendous amount of weight!! I try not compare myself because our bodies are so different. I am slowish loser too.

Don’t get discouraged. You have lost a lot of weight in a relatively short period of time. Everyone is different, and although stats might be similar, situations may be completely different. All that matters is that you are successful in the end.
If you would like to lose quicker, step up your workouts, or if you aren’t exercising, then start. Make sure you are hydrating, and not snacking on junk. Get your Protein first, and load up on veggies if you are still hungry.
This is not a race, but a marathon. You are almost half way to goal. Making it in your first year is still very much a reality, so don’t give up.

I'm also hoping to have a lap band revision to gastric bypass this November. Did you have trouble getting it approved by your insurance ?

I hope your surgery went well and that you are on your road to better health [emoji178]

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Has anyone had a Gastric Bypass after having had a lapband erosion at the esophageal junction? Have been told I had lots of scar tissue so I’m wondering which would be safer post erosion. I’ve heard the Bypass is better post lapband but with the scar tissue, it all scares me.

just stick to your program and it will eventually break on its own. Stay off the scale for a few days if you have to. Mine lasted for two weeks! But it did eventually break, and I lost something like 6-8 lbs within a couple of days.

I just had my first two week stall. I know I should exercise but I don't always. I have been doing some Richard Simmons old youtube videos; dance your pants off. lol. I don't do it as frequently as I should. I did, however, increase my small meals (having like 5 or six small meals a day - high protein).

Thanks guys i really appreciate it... cant believe its so close...

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Very excited my surgery was suppose to b on the 16th and they just called and said if i wanted to change it to October 13... 9 days left nervous but more excited...
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I've been told the same thing, to drink room temperature Water.

I’m a little confused about the ice Water part; I’ve always been told to drink room temp or warm water because of its effects on the stomach.

I’ve always known this about the hunger, but that percentage is outstanding!!! 1%!? Wow.

I challenge you to find an easier way to lose weight than drinking plenty of ice cold Water. Get your fill of pro tips and more in this story...


We take it for granted and perhaps do not recognize the many properties of water. Open the tap, and here it comes. Travel to the shore front and there it is, oceans and oceans of the stuff. It fills rivers and streams. It fills the shelves of markets and convenience stores. It falls on golfers who shake an angry fist and lament that their day on the green is ruined.
Just imagine how ruined all our days would be if it never rained. To state the obvious, water is vital.

How Much Water Should I Drink?
For as long as I can remember we have been told to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day – more if you exercise heavily but less if you drink other beverages frequently. That seems a bit outdated to me. More recently, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that men should consume about 3.7 liters (about 13 cups) of water daily and women should consume about 2.7 liters (about 9 cups).

Read, Planning a Great Bariatric Diet Grocery List

During a workout or other physical activities, on hot or cold days, and owing to your weight and certain medical conditions, you may need more. The online daily hydration calculator is a great tool that calculates how much water you need by factoring in those criteria. I just used it to calculate how much water I need today. The result - 3.2 liters.
The benefits of this simple discipline are many.

Water for Optimal Health
Water is an energy booster, relieving the dehydration that makes you feel fatigued. When you are thirsty, you have already become a bit dehydrated. Dehydration also makes the body and mind feel stressed whereas 70 to 80% of your brain tissue is water.
Water helps to prevent muscle cramping and is a lubricate for the joints of your body. Water also hydrates your skin cells and gives your face a younger appearance. In addition, it is a good for digestion and helps to keep your bowels regular.
As an added bonus, it has been proven that drinking water helps to lose weight.

Water for Weight Loss
It has been shown that people who drink two glasses of water twenty to thirty minutes before they have a meal lost weight more quickly and lost a greater number of pounds then those who did not drink water prior to eating.
It was also discovered that people who drank water before meals consumed an average of 75 less calories over that course of that meal. If this action were continued for one year, a person would lose 14 ½ pounds.
It has also been shown that being just 1% dehydration causes a drop in metabolism that can interfere with weight loss.
The body has difficulty differentiating hunger from thirst. If you do not consume enough water across the day, thirst might be interpreted as hunger and more food will be eaten then is necessary.

Read, My Top 10 Bariatric Diet Tips for You!

Finally, drinking plenty of water to stay healthy during a fasting diet is essential.

Drink Iced Water for Maximum Calorie Burn
Calories can be used to define the amount of energy contained in food. Another definition for calorie can be the measure of energy it takes to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius. Therefore, your body burns calories when you simply drink iced water.

Read, Eating Foods that Burn More Calories

Your body burns 17.5 calories raising the temperature of a sixteen ounce glass of iced water. If you comply with the eight glasses of eight ounces of water per day recommendation but drink iced water instead of non-iced water, you will burn 70 calories per day. Over the course of a year, the numbers will add up and translate into weight loss.

Living larger than ever,
My Bariatric Life

Good to know, since I am having bypass on October 10th and my third week will also be pureed diet stage. I am sure it is because you finally are chewing something. lol Unless your pre op diet allowed food, mine does not and I am only on day 4 and it is so hard.

Good morning all! I'm super excited and very scared as today I finally join the losers bench as I go into surgery around 1:30 this afternoon.
Please send good vibes and prayers my direction and if anyone else is having surgery today, please let me know so I can say a prayer for you and we can be bariatric buddies!!!!;
Hope everyone has a great day!!!!
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I just made the Cottage cheese bake from the Baritastic app & it was good (and I don't like cottage cheese!) I just added a little sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano shredded cheese to the top (looked like it needed it towards end of baking).

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese
2 whole eggs
10 oz pack of frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
½ cup Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
In large bowl, mix all ingredients together well.
Place evenly into 8x8 pan.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese bubbles on outside.
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic as desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING (about 1/2 cup):
Total calories: 78
Total fat: 3 g
Total carbohydrates: 3 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 2 g
Protein: 11 g


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How do you make your banana/rolled oats cookies? How much on your ingredients? I've seen recipes before with applesauce, but would love to know how you make yours.

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I used to follow a recipe but forgot the ratios of everything long ago. Now I take about 3 very ripe bananas, mash them up. Sprinkle in cinnamon (more or less depending on how you like it -or you can do pumpkin pie spice), and add rolled oats until it’s a drop cookie consistency, I guess. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, kind of flatten them down to cookie shape, and bake on 350 for about 10-12 mins.
You can throw nuts, choc chips, etc in them as well. Really easy peasy. Smells the home up really nice too. 😁

Well thank you .... I don't have much loose skin at all... I lost just about all of my butt so there is some flaccidity there but it's bearable.

lol, well thank you so much ....n thank u for keeping me in your prayers, that's so good to hear and it's people like you that keep me uplifted. 😘😘😘