Debra G

Revisit a cookout classic with this picnic favorite. A succulent and spicy fish for your outdoor or in door party. Makes for a great meal for everyone. The banana leaves helps to hold in all the flavors and juices. ENJOY! Makes: 4 serving 123 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Best of luck to you. You will do well..

Looking for a nice low calorie dish here you go... The flavors will burst into your mouth doing the dance of UMMMMMMMMMMMMM. This delicious salad will leave you feeling very satisfied. ENJOY! Makes: 4 severing Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 0 min Calories:139 per severing CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

It's so good to hear from you Bklynike. Thank you so much for all your kind words always. I will continue to post my recipe of the day for you all. It's been a tough road but am on it for a better life now. All the best to you. Talk soon..

CAONGRATS to you sonny-t-p on having your band done on Oct 17th. It will change your life for all the right resons.. Good luck.. LOVE IT!!

Hello my friend you have been a great support to me and I have no words to thank you sandradee0124. You have become a friend to me.. And I will post my picture today. Keep up all the good work that you are doing as well.. And thank you for reading my recipe of the day, I will keep them coming. ALL THE BEST TOO YOU AS WELL..

Yes Christys_98 we will stay in touch with each other. And cheer each other on.. Having your band reattached is a great thing stay positve you are doing so well.. and Thank you for the kind words.. All the best and lets talk soon.. LOVE IT!!!

You look great btrieger.. keep what happen to you a year ago, up close and personal.. Because it's so easy for us to forget.. Never forget that day.. It was a wake up call, and so many of us have one in one way or another... That day will help you to stay on track, and not to go back to the old you and old habits. You worked very hard to get to where you are today.. Smoking is so bad for us for so many reson give them up.. I would love to keep hearing more about your journey... God bless you and all the best wishes I send your way!!!!!

One month from today will be ONE YEAR since I had my lap band surgery! WOW. What a difference! I have lost 116 pounds, and only 14 pounds to go to meet my goal! I am at the high end of the recommended range of weight for my height! I have not been this weight in so many years, and yes, it does feel so good! When I look in the mirror, I see a whole new me. I have been at my sweet spot since June, and have not had a fill for three months - and I'm still loosing weight. During those three months, I have hit a couple of plateaus, but each time, after a few weeks, the weight began to drop again. Although it was a little discouraging, I never lost sight of my goal, and I continued my daily routine of proper eating and exercising. I went to my niece's wedding dinner a couple of weeks ago and I wore a HOT red dress - It was great to see how my family reacted to my "new" appearance! Everyone was amazed, and everyone told me how beautiful I looked - ok, yes, that made me smile inside and out - lol. Some people have asked me if I could have the lap band removed, and maintain my weight simply by continuing to eat properly and work out. For me the answer is NO WAY. I am a FOODIE, and the weight would just go back on. And I'm also hearing from a few friends, that I look great now, and that I should not loose any more weight - that I would look too skinny! Can you believe that - Me, TOO skinny? Those words do not compute! One more thing - I was in the supermarket the other day, and a woman came up to me and said "you have a rockin body". OMG! That's me, my new look! Wow, almost a year - I love it!:smile::thumbup:

I pick and choose who I tell about my Lap Band.. Not everyone knows, and quite frankly they do not need to know. This is not the easy way out, it's no different from any of the other weight loss programs and diets that so many go on. We have to work at it just as hard as all the others do. Family members are sometimes the hardest to receive support from.. SO YOU ROCK ON... LOVE IT!!

Hello Christys_98 . I know just what you mean.. Am in the same place as you. I was told that I have a rockin body.. And wow had that made me feel so good.. You did it you made it. You are no longer that FAT GIRL AS YOU PUT IT. You are now that skinny girl, enjoy the tears and all that good that comes with your new look. CONGRATS ... And all the best wishes to you.. LOVE IT!!!

A crust of white and black sesame seeds and a citrus dipping sauce can accent most mild fish fillets. A great low calorie dish... ENJOY! Makes: 6 servings 301 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

These Italian-inspired pork chops make for a fast and fragrant weeknight meal. You and your family will love how tender and juicy the pork chops are. ENJOY! Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 11 min Total Time: 21 min 321 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

The ultimate gooey companion to vanilla ice cream, this easy-to-make crisp is loaded with tart dried cherries and apple slices, as well as apple cider, cinnamon and brown sugar. So delicious perfect for the hoilday... YUMMMY!!! ENJOY! Makes 8 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes 318 Calories Per Serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

You need protein, protein, protein. Without protein you will become very weak and feeling ill.. ALL THE BEST TO YOU..

My suggestion would be eat the foods that you love NOW, because 2 weeks before and after your surgery you will not be able to eat most of them ever again, but everyone is diffrent... There is nothing to the surgery before you know it it's over. You will be fine welcome to the Lap Band family.. LOVE IT!!!

Good luck to you hserra. You will do fine you are on the right path with the Lap Band.. All the best to you!!! LOVE IT!!

Hello salma. It will be 1 year next month for me Oct 26th, I have lost 113 pounds. The big key is exercise for a few resons. 1. It helps to keep your body tone while losing weight. 2. With the lap Band you lose more weight faster by working out. I work out every day for 40 mins a day 20 mins in the morning and 20 mins in the evening that's all, and I do it all at home. 3rd. you feel so much better after a good work out and it keeps you motivated.. But yes there is a plateau that you will reach. Then one day you will get on the scale and see you have lost a few more pounds... I have only 15 more pounds to go to reach my goal but it's coming off slower now... But still moving. So I would say work out alot more it should help.. GOOD LUCK!!!

Fresh dill pairs perfectly with poached salmon, Yukon golds, and cucumbers in this hearty salad.This dish makes for a great main course with many delicious flavors.. ENJOY! Makes: 4 main-dish servings Total Time: 35 min 480 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

This French bistro classic is a perfect one-dish meal, but it can leave you feeling less than svelte. By replacing white flour with whole wheat, and using 2 percent milk instead of cream, I've bid adieu to 25 grams of fat, reduced the calories by half, and quadrupled the fiber. A duo of flavorful cheeses ensures you'll never miss the fat. Boy do I love this dish.. Bon Appétit! Makes: 6 main-dish servings Total Time: 1 hr 20 min Prep Time: 35 min 270 Calories per servings CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Looking for a soup recipe? With the weather changing I've got you covered with bowls of warm hearty soup. Turn your favorite soup into a meal. Nothing tastes better or is healthier for you than fresh vegetables. This wonderful soup is packed with a lot of flavor. MMMMMMMMM!! ENJOY! Makes 4 servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes 322 Calories Per Serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Easy and fast to prepare, this flavorful meatballs and feta-topped tomatoes is paired with pasta. Meatballs can be covered and refrigerated overnight before cooking. If making ahead, cook meatballs 5 minutes longer than specified. ENJOY! Makes 4 main-dish servings Total Time: 35 min Prep Time: 15 min 280 Calories per serving CHECK MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Throw together dinner in just 30 minutes with this Southwestern-spiced veggie chili recipe.This dish is so great for the fall, all the hearty flavors and wonderful taste will help keep you toasty and warm. Serve with store-bought biscuits and a small green salad. ENJOY! Makes 4 main-dish servings Total Time: 30 min 360 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE!:wink: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

Sautéed with garlic and tossed with thyme, these crisp, tender green beans are rich in fiber. They also contain a wealth of antioxidants, which can prevent hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. ENJOY! Makes 8 side-dish servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 10 min 45 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/

There's no need to fear the phyllo: These flaky-crisp crust cups are almost foolproof. All you do is drape ready-made sheets of the pliable pastry around ramekins. Finish off this good-for-you Greek treat with yogurt, honey, and sliced figs. ENJOY! Makes 4 Serves Total Time: 22 min Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 12 min 345 Calories per serving CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE INFO ON THIS RECIPE AND SO MANY MORE:thumbup: http://life-after-lap-band.blogspot.com/