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On 6/21/2020 at 11:34 AM, ms.sss said:

Enjoying today’s lunchtime salad outside! Such a beee-uuuu-tiful day 🥰

166 calories

Love your elevated back porch + yard!? Just had a salad today, too - with cheddar cheese and strawberries.

On 6/19/2020 at 10:07 PM, Cheeseburgh said:

They are burnt ends, basically super good brisket, it’s really rich so I had to throw in the napkin after 2.5 ounces.

We bought a bunch, plus chicken and chicken wings. My thin 21 year old son mowed through more of it than I anticipated. He’s usually not a huge carnivore or a big eater. I planned on 3 meals, might end up being 2!

I may have to cook on Father’s Day now dammit.

I'd say hubs and son are two very LUCKY fellows! Might you share your brisket recipe?

1 hour ago, Cheeseburgh said:

Wish me luck, I broke out the Chinet for this!

Haha. Looks so good! Are these steak bites? Set a Chinet plate out for me, too!

Street corn and a hamburger for summer evening dinner after sunset hike. Poached pears simmered in bourbon maple Syrup. Ate two pear chunks.

4 hours ago, BayougirlMrsS said:

me too.....

another new shirt and another pair of new shoes.... Yes i know the pants are too big hehehehe.... these are a size 00 Chico's. i need another smaller pair.

https://www.dillards.com/p/cremieux-rosey-stripe-tie-front-short-sleeve-top/511057752

https://www.dillards.com/p/michael-michael-kors-berkley-logo-print-wedge-sandals/509381237

LOVE blue and white for the summer. Vertical stripes do add visual height to us shorties! Haha. Looking fab, Bayou! May I ask where you have been wearing your new outfits? I've become sooo lazzzzy in just casual wear especially wearing a mask + vinyl gloves. LOL. The Florida dynamic makes it important to stay vigilant. Great shoes, too! Fun.

14 hours ago, PollyEster said:

I've made several dozen recipes from Amy Chaplin's two cookbooks and website, and found every one of them to be nutritious, nummy, and worth the effort!

Ditto! recipes definitely worthy of the effort... Our favorite GO TO dessert. Cannot wait to see more of your Chaplin inspired creations. Your tart post magnificent. Thank you for sharing it with us. ;]

20 hours ago, ms.sss said:

So what was the verdict? Btw, was this in Instant Pot recipe?

It was absolutely DELISH! A refreshing change from the conventional chili. Very intriguing flavors! Simmered it on the stove for 45 minutes. We did instant pot the dried black Beans in bacon, though. Yummy side.

Tried a new NYT recipe. Chinese chili made with sesame oil, ground beef + pork, fresh ginger, garlic, Chinese 5 spice, soy sauce for dinner.

A day with the Mouse.

5 hours ago, JAKE H said:

Im no longer just alive, im actually living now. This was an experience ill never forget and i cant wait to go again. This has always been one of my goals but i was too heavy to do it. Making dreams become reality. Im loving this whole process.

Wait, is that a plane? A bird? No, it's SUPERJAKE! What a thrill. So happy for all you have accomplished.

35 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Amazon dress

Mermaid to perfection! Love the headband and hair style, too. Ready to hit the runway - I'd say! ouuulala. ;]

1 hour ago, MarvelGirl25 said:

I still haven’t gotten myself to be able to put fruit in my salad but omg this looks sooo good and tempting ❤️❤️❤️ I just MIGHT try it lol

The fusion of flavors can be a lot of fun! And, you can get all your nutrients in one. Love salads, and lots of variety cause I eat one everyday. Were kidney stones a result of meat in your diet?

On 5/31/2020 at 4:22 PM, GreenTealael said:

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Whaaaaaaaat? Again?!?!? That's right 😅

I decided to once again go ahead and (silently) more have plastics done. This time more skin removal with a twist. I'm very happy with the results so far. But i am just a few days post op

Procedures: Posterior back lift + Lipo + fat transfer

Where: Miami (Same surgeon)

Why: The same reasons as before... I wanted/needed more work completed

When: May 28, 2020

With all that's happening in the world right now, I wasn't certain I should create this post but I will try to update this thread regularly

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Great minds think alike! With so much down time right now - I'm thinking of getting my horrid bat wing arms done over the summer to be compatible with Dr. Dana's other magic. Might you message with the Miami surgeon you like? Dr. Dana is less experienced in bariatric type skin - but very good. Would like options... Do keep us posted. Take good care. Hugs! Does anyone know what to expect with this procedure? Downtime? Recovery? How are you healing, GT?????? x o ;]

On 6/13/2020 at 2:07 PM, ms.sss said:

What the?!?! Well, duh. And I already bought the monster steaks for gilling tomorrow.

Guess Mr. is getting 2 Father's Days this year. 🙄

Don't be too hard on yourself! Who the hell knows what day it is anymore?... OMG the monotony of it all. Florida we believe has opened up too fast - too soon and our favorite porch side marina restaurant was packed last night. And, we even went earlier to avoid possible crowding. There was absolutely no indication of a pandemic which still lurks, much less a formidable virus still pursuing hosts. The cavalier attitudes indeed prevail. And, our numbers are spiking again. Mother Smith (85) tested positive last week and was moved to a special wing within her memory care unit. Bless her heart. We have not seen her since March 1st. Any how - looks like dining out may not be a good option just yet. Sooooo back in the apron trapped in the 1950's, I go. Admire ms.sss's bubbly enthusiasm, at this juncture! I so appreciate her can do spirit! Her ingenuity, joy + love for food and family! AND, her graciousnesses to share (along with others) helping to inspire + keep this thread going. Craved a nice salad yesterday. And, this was lunch + dinner tonight - baked chicken thighs in Tomato herb sauce. Hoo hum, I know. ;[ Bobby attacks any loud sounding kitchen appliance BUT makes for a happy + lively cooking experience. ;] Counting those little joys...

5 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

I got Mr. to make his world famous hand-made Pasta and I made a bacon-roasted_corn-garlic-butter cream sauce with seared bay scallops to go with it.

I don't know why I served myself this sized portion (about 3/4 cup in volume) when I really had no intention of eating it beyond a taste. I did eat most of the toppings though.

Fam ate everything...there were no leftovers! (even my picked-at saucer was cleaned off, lol)

OH MY ms.sss you're killing me! mr.sss's Pasta looks heavenly! Not sure I could have stopped at just one noodle! Amazing team effort - dinner divine. Funny, we were both thinking pasta today. Just shared your post with hubby and he said, bag the spaghetti squash! We're coming up with our clam sauce! And, a taste of the seared scallop dish! Wow. Haha.

Tonight's dinner was clam sauce over spaghetti squash (boy, do I miss the vermicelli though) and summer salad with apples, radishes, red onion + pistachios in the mix. And, of course CHERRIES! ;]

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

turkey + cheese + salad

Have you begun to eat more meat, GT? Was thinking you preferred vegetarian. The turkey looks so good - is it Cajun styled? What brand? I can never get a turkey product that has any flavor? Love the glass plate. I really miss going to thrift shops, Goodwill and/or estate sales where you can find really neat and unique vintage specialty plates.

11 hours ago, JAKE H said:

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On 6/9/2020 at 7:36 PM, GreenTealael said:

I actually went out in real clothes two days in a row (to support local businesses)

Going to the cafeteria and apothecary 😂

and to go to the farm stand

On 6/9/2020 at 7:36 PM, GreenTealael said:

I actually went out in real clothes two days in a row (to support local businesses)

Going to the cafeteria and apothecary 😂

and to go to the farm stand

Not overlooking the pretty girl, mind you... but do you notice how pristine the street scape + shoppes look!? All the store front windows sparkle and no trash debris on sidewalks or the street. What a nice welcome back and about. Wouldn't it be fab after quarantine, if every citizen gained a new appreciation for their environments around them doing their part to dispose of their trash properly. So much was taken for granted pre-covid. And, I really want those sunglasses! Haha.

I have a question!?

When you ladies make Soup or dish with liquids - Do you eat the solid ingredients along with the broth simultaneously? I was instructed from day one after WLS no liquids ½ hour before or ½ hour after a meal. So, when I eat oatmeal - I save the flavored milk to drink later during my drinking Water phase etc. Or Navy bean soup tonight - I eat the Beans + veggies only but leave the broth. And, often that is the best part! I've trained myself to eat Soups differently now. Also, with red curry Thai dish... similar to summerset's recipe - the coconut curry broth is left behind! ;[

Any thoughts on this?

Past Sunday's Breakfast banana egg pancakes made by hubby. Cleaned my plate. We use the leftover pancakes for lunch sandwiches. Yum!

35 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Jalepeño Cheddar Skillet Corn bread.

I had me some carbs tonite!

#yummmmm

WOW... ESP!!!! I told hubs just last night while eating at a local Tex Mex place (and, they did not offer cornbread on the menu) - that I was dying for some good old fashion skillet corn bread! And, here we are. GO CARBS! Love a good hush puppy with corn and jalapeño, too! Hint hint. ;]

6 hours ago, 2Bsmaller18 said:

You look great!! Are your scars starting to fade yet? Have you noticed any swelling going down in the past month? I am 3 months post and I assumed the swelling was gone but the surgeon said there's still some there.

Congratulations 2Bsmaller! How are you doing? Are you happy with your results? Were you pleased with your surgeon? Where are you swelling? Do share a picture of the new you! ;]

Four months out now - I really have not dealt with much swelling at all accept in the first two weeks. My surgeon enlisted two policies that she believes reduces swelling from day one. She kept the drains in until no more fluids accumulated. Some do not use drains. For me, that was 10 days. And, I was asked to wear the compression garments full time for as long as I could stand them thus, protecting the incisions and the contouring process. She actually had to tell me to take them off now worried about indentations in my skin! Haha. I grew quite fond of this suit of armor (while many hated it)! I felt safe, comfy and compact in it while the healing took place. Suffice to say, I wore it probably 10 + weeks out or more. With the COVID on set, my last follow-up appointment was cancelled and plan to re-schedule soon. I believe wearing the garments helped the scars in their quality recovery, too. You would never know the nipples were re-attached on the new perky breasts. Scaring just is not that noticeable to me at all. I will talk with her to see if we should address my loose neck skin - but that maybe just an age thing (61) and best left natural? Not sure. I did carry a lot of extra weight in my face with a predominant double chin.

Will you engage in further plastics?

Soooo instead of dinner and a movie... Will play dinner and a balloon! Dinner tonight was picadillo basically a cuban stew, and a salad. I ate half portion of each. The balloon close-ups are simply amazing. But even more compelling, I had hired the balloon master for a dinner party five years previous to 2018. He was always very heavy set. He arrived at this party much slimmer. When I walked him out to his car after the event - I commented on how great he looked moving so much easier at his art. He told me he had lost 90 pounds and counting after gastric sleeve surgery. I just grinned and said, you won't believe this but I am scheduled for that same surgery in two weeks! Turns out we also enlisted the same surgeon in Boca Raton! He was such an encouragement (a true Christmas gift) as I had never met anyone who made that journey nor struggled with morbid obesity.

4 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Ok. I’ll make you a deal: I’ll make you dinner, but you HAVE to invite me to your next balloon party!!

DEAL!

Sorry for the tangent! Back on point. Cabbage Soup for lunch today. Not cold, but a dreary and rainy week here.