Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Well before this thread gets locked for bashing, let me enable you with a pic of me at goal weight and a 1950s recipe I made for Preservation Action Council's Throwback Potluck. It's called a frosted loaf sandwich. It's an entire loaf of white bread, split lengthwise into layers and filled with ham salad, chicken salad, and pimento cheese spread. It's frosted with cream cheese mixed with Mayonnaise. When you slice it it looks like ribbons. And by the way that's a vintage dress, size 10. In today's vanity sizing, I wear a 6. Lynda

Lynda you look terrific. I've never heard of a throw back potluck but I think that sound awesome.

Slightly related, I did see a throwback triathlon where the competitors had to wear clothing and use equipment from the 1890s....nothing else. Meaning full body swimsuits (but not wet suits), old timey bicycles and the running shoes from that era were like men's dress shoes today but without the heel.

Ok...don't know why y'all needed to know that.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Okay, okay…but I am tired of doing the heavy naked video lifting here. Be happy I didn't choose "Hottie Gets Caught Topless In Naked Electrocution Prank."

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I tried to find proof that the lap band is no longer offered in NZ because I wanted to post it on another thread and I can't find any reference to it. The following website is still up and you would think they would take it down, wouldn't you? http://www.lapband.co.nz/

Why would you want to do that? You only confirm your own insecurity posting like this? We don't care what surgery you choose. Why go out of your way to disparage my choice? Isn't this supposed to be a support site? Where's the love?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well before this thread gets locked for bashing, let me enable you with a pic of me at goal weight and a 1950s recipe I made for Preservation Action Council's Throwback Potluck. It's called a frosted loaf sandwich. It's an entire loaf of white bread, split lengthwise into layers and filled with ham salad, chicken salad, and pimento cheese spread. It's frosted with cream cheese mixed with Mayonnaise. When you slice it it looks like ribbons. And by the way that's a vintage dress, size 10. In today's vanity sizing, I wear a 6. Lynda

I've never heard of this but you look great in your retro attire.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well before this thread gets locked for bashing, let me enable you with a pic of me at goal weight and a 1950s recipe I made for Preservation Action Council's Throwback Potluck. It's called a frosted loaf sandwich. It's an entire loaf of white bread, split lengthwise into layers and filled with ham salad, chicken salad, and pimento cheese spread. It's frosted with cream cheese mixed with Mayonnaise. When you slice it it looks like ribbons. And by the way that's a vintage dress, size 10. In today's vanity sizing, I wear a 6. Lynda

It's so crazy how food has changed over the years! I love anything vintage; particularly the 50s style of things. Love the dress and you look fantastic!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well before this thread gets locked for bashing, let me enable you with a pic of me at goal weight and a 1950s recipe I made for Preservation Action Council's Throwback Potluck. It's called a frosted loaf sandwich. It's an entire loaf of white bread, split lengthwise into layers and filled with ham salad, chicken salad, and pimento cheese spread. It's frosted with cream cheese mixed with Mayonnaise. When you slice it it looks like ribbons.

And by the way that's a vintage dress, size 10. In today's vanity sizing, I wear a 6.

Lynda

Lynda, you look darling!!! That actually looks like a cake and I honestly think my brain would be disappointed that it was "savory" and not "sweet"...LOL!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lynda you look terrific. I've never heard of a throw back potluck but I think that sound awesome. Slightly related, I did see a throwback triathlon where the competitors had to wear clothing and use equipment from the 1890s....nothing else. Meaning full body swimsuits (but not wet suits), old timey bicycles and the running shoes from that era were like men's dress shoes today but without the heel. Ok...don't know why y'all needed to know that.

that sounds fun, except the shoes. I wore a vintage bathing suit once, circa 1900 (the suit, not when I wore it!) I can see why a lot of women didn't swim. Between the long sleeves, full skirt, knickers and stockings, it was a bit much.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I've never heard of this but you look great in your retro attire.

Thanks! I found the recipe in my 1950s Betty Crocker cookbook that my mom got when she got married.

Lynda

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's so crazy how food has changed over the years! I love anything vintage; particularly the 50s style of things. Love the dress and you look fantastic!

thanks! Another advantage of getting the surgery. I fit in off the rack vintage clothes.

Lynda

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's so crazy how food has changed over the years! I love anything vintage; particularly the 50s style of things. Love the dress and you look fantastic!

thanks! Another advantage of getting the surgery. I fit in off the rack vintage clothes.

Lynda

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lynda, you look darling!!! That actually looks like a cake and I honestly think my brain would be disappointed that it was "savory" and not "sweet"...LOL!

thanks! I used vegetables to decorate it as a visual clue, but I also stood by and served it so everyone knew what they were getting. More than one person said, "oh we're mixing Desserts with main dishes" before they knew what it was.

Lynda

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why would you want to do that? You only confirm your own insecurity posting like this? We don't care what surgery you choose. Why go out of your way to disparage my choice? Isn't this supposed to be a support site? Where's the love?

Right here. Here's the love. LOVE! :) :wub:

Welcome. As long as we are all healthy, happy, and skinny who cares how we got that way?

But I think misty was posting in SUPPORT of you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

thanks! I used vegetables to decorate it as a visual clue, but I also stood by and served it so everyone knew what they were getting. More than one person said, "oh we're mixing desserts with main dishes" before they knew what it was.

Lynda

One of the things I miss since being sleeved is a meal I'd make of nothing but "tea sandwiches". My kids LOVED it. I used to make little crustless tea sandwiches with cucumbers and cream cheese, salmon and capers, chicken salad, egg salad etc. and cut them into nice little shapes and then arrange them cutely (okay, Roger did the cute arragements, he's much more careful and precise than I am) and we'd all dig in. I haven't yet figured out how to do that in a healthy way. But I will!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

One of the things I miss since being sleeved is a meal I'd make of nothing but "tea sandwiches". My kids LOVED it. I used to make little crustless tea sandwiches with cucumbers and cream cheese, salmon and capers, chicken salad, egg salad etc. and cut them into nice little shapes and then arrange them cutely (okay, Roger did the cute arragements, he's much more careful and precise than I am) and we'd all dig in. I haven't yet figured out how to do that in a healthy way. But I will!

Start with whole grain bread for some of them. If you're still having trouble with soft bread, use toast for some. Make chicken salad or egg salad with Greek yogurt and reduced fat cram cheese. Make some using low fat lunch meats. Use a little more Protein or veggies in the filling. Make some open faced. I love tea sandwiches too. Laughing cow makes a low cal blue cheese wedge. Not as tasty as a good blue cheese, but acceptable.

Lynda

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

One of the things I miss since being sleeved is a meal I'd make of nothing but "tea sandwiches". My kids LOVED it. I used to make little crustless tea sandwiches with cucumbers and cream cheese, salmon and capers, chicken salad, egg salad etc. and cut them into nice little shapes and then arrange them cutely (okay, Roger did the cute arragements, he's much more careful and precise than I am) and we'd all dig in. I haven't yet figured out how to do that in a healthy way. But I will!

I miss the ability to go out with my friends and socialise without them noticing that I can barely eat. I am dreading all my christmas do's as I cant eat more than 4 spoonfuls and its a 3 course meal.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • vsg.with.sharon

      Hey everyone!
      I’m new here! Looking for some friends! 🥰
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LeighaTR

      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
      · 3 replies
      1. Phil Penn

        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

      2. Selina333

        I'm in Houston so kind of near you and had the sleeve in Dec. Down 61 lbs. Feeling better. Was definitely worth it. I hope the everything is going well for you. Update us when you can!

      3. Doughgurl

        I am back home after my bypass surgery in Tiajuana. I'm post op day 4. Everything went great! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones who have not encountered much pain at all, no nausea thus far and I'm having no problem keeping down broths and water. Thank you for your well wishes. I cant wait to keep up this journey and have a chance at better health and simply better quality of life. I know there will be bumps in the road ahead, and everything won't be peaches and cream, but at least I have a great start so far. 😍

    • LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 2 replies
      1. Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×