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i am trying to make same choices...stairs of elevator...why will i go out walk in 20degree weather then take elevator ?

anyone a for kale chips? also would like recipes for quinoa...hoping it will be a good substitute for what i rice for.

Love Kale chips! I will be so excited when I am allowed to eat them again. I got a second dehydrator so double batches are in my future!

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Guys help me I was just sleeved on 2/28 I'm doing well but can't figure out what pain is full lol. I'm not Hungary only eating broth and shakes ther is a point where I feel uncomfortable. Is that the full.?

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We'll...full for me is different then it pre op....i feel it in chest..it's higher....and so hiccup or burp which is a signal...i measuring my food so i do to finish....i just go back to it it takes me awhile.....

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Thank you that makes since

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My feeling of fullness is sort of the same as it was pre-op--except it can happen a lot more quickly. One bite can make a big difference between being satisfied and feeling Thanksgiving-stuffed or actually uncomfortable. So I really try to follow my surgeon's recommendations on food volume, eat really slowly, and pay attention to my body. For example, I can eat 2.5 Morningstar meal starter vegetarian "meat"balls. If I eat 3, I am uncomfortable. (I give my dog half of one, and she is very happy!)

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i can eat one Boca burger comfortably......with maybe a little sprig of broccoli..We'll cooked of course

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made my vegetarian chili with tvp and it was really good........i also finely grated carrot...ifeel like i am needing vegetables and i am only 7 months .....ilove the carrot..sweetens the chili as litttle

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I've always 'dabbled' w vegetarian type food--- however id really like to 'embrace' it now---- I do gave a big fear of carbs - in the past the ONLY thing that worked for me was Atkins but very very low carb and cal--

Any ideas for me --- I've been researching it but now I'm overwhelmed and confused lol

I'd love ideas on how to go about - I've 'friended' fully raw and vegan and vegetarian type things on Facebook but I can't have anything like that yet-- I am 2 1/2 weeks preop-- thank you

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please share with me your game plan in getting in Protein. any recipes you care to share? two great finds ' date='friendship brand Protein percent cot cheese...1/2cup 16 g p over the hill brand milk 11 g p per cup.[/quote']

Where can u find these brands

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i an in NY state and get these at price chopper which it's a supermarket chain in my state and Mass. i am sure they are regional brandsthat you will find at your supermarket. there are some great websites for vegetarian cooking and even as as i let myself get i believe eating a no meat diet for almost 30 years have me outstanding health....my cholesterol runs 145- 160 pre op.

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have you ever tried boca burgers....another vegetarian brand found in most all supermarkets.....90 ,15 gp...delicious

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saw kale chips for sale at my health food store.....i am going to try this myself finally...i will let you know how it turns out

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Pottergirl-- thanks so much!!

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have you ever tried boca burgers....another vegetarian brand found in most all supermarkets.....90 ' date='15 gp...delicious[/quote']

It's been a long time since I tried them

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made my vegetarian chili with tvp and it was really good........i also finely grated carrot...ifeel like i am needing vegetables and i am only 7 months .....ilove the carrot..sweetens the chili as litttle

What's your recipe? How far out are u

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