Nathalie
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Nathalie got a reaction from bandedsandi in any single gals out there???
In reading these responses, I'm just tickled to see how everyone handles their band differently!
I am a little over a year post op. I date. And I haven't told anyone anything. I am 39, and have scars from a gall bladder removal, a C-section and my lapband. No one has asked about my scars. And when I go out, I just say "I'm eating light." So I have a house salad with mashed potatoes or something that won't get caught up in my band and I won't slime on.
My band is a private thing for me. I've only told 5 or 6 people in the entire world about it! There's no way I'd tell a guy I'm just starting to date. I haven't figured out how to address it with a serious partner, but it would be months into the dating. Probably when he asked to see my family albums and "fat Nat" showed up. *laugh*
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Nathalie got a reaction from destynee1 in Mushies Stage Recipes
The article is called "Goodbye, Cruel Fat" and it's about tricking the tastebuds to prefer lean, nutritious fare over the rich and calorific. Women who read Oprah sent in culinary secrets for turning a beloved fattening food into a healthy, waist-friendly dish. (Obviously I'm typing verbatim) David L. Katz, MD, rated the nutritional value of 5 of the favorite recipes submitted:
I'll probably whip it in the food processor instead of mashing it so that it's super creamy. I'm heavy handed with the Condiments, so I will use low fat cream cheese and fat free sour cream. I'll probably add some other herbs and spices in it to make it more savory. Sounds good, doesn't it?? I bet you could even thin it with more chicken stock and make kind of a cauliflower bisque for liquids stage. Unflavored Protein powder whipped in will really pack a punch, too.
(I submitted this in my December Bandsters thread, but thought others may be interested, too.)
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Nathalie got a reaction from Jennifer16005 in 600-800 calories!?
I was just at the surgeon's office for my first fill. I also met with my exercise physiologist and my dietician. Dietician has recommended 600 - 800 calories for the next 6 weeks, telling me it's okay to "splurge" once per week and eat 1,000 calories. I checked and double checked. That is her recommendation. I can't speak for the long term, but for now 600 - 800 calories is it.
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