Who's out there? We don't have too long to wait!!!:clap2:

Hey Ragdoll

Just saw your message. I've been at my mother's house all day. We had a wonderful Mother's Day!

The blender attachment is called a Oster Blend n' Go 7 piece Smoothie Kit - model 6026. Yes, it looks like you can order online. Oster.com and I think maybe Amazon might have it. Mine was $12.96 at Wal-mart. I have decided it takes up less room than the bullet and it has to be stronger, not to mention the $47 in my pocket!

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Thanks for the post about being swollen! I feel like my stomach is still sticking out like a balloon!! I was in a position where as soon as summer arrived, I would not have anything to wear anyway. So, I did buy a pair of khacki pants and some denim capris to get me through the next few weeks. I have 3 pair of pants, and I did go buy two more shirts last night. Fortunately, I teach school and we wear school t-shirts a lot this time of year. So, I look like a bum! I can't wait to wear fitted clothes and smaller sizes again!

one more thing, another thread suggested fitday.com, and I love it! I needed something to help me keep up with what I am eating! One more week of liquids!!

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I bet crab would be ok. The recipe sounds great, mind sharing it

Crabcake,

Here is my recipe...I do it a little different each time, but this is pretty close. I made it one summer when we had a lot of fresh corn (my hubby and I are from Nebraska originally, and after living in Texas for several years, we moved back...we were there 2 years, then returned to Texas). Anyway, here it is:

Saute 1 small onion and 1 red pepper in about 3-4 Tbsp olive oil (I chop the onion and pepper really small because I can't stand big onion chunks). Add 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp parsley, 2 tsp black pepper, and 1 Tbsp chopped garlic...let them all simmer in the olive oil for awile...it brings out the flavors of dried spices. Add 2 cans cream corn, and 2 bags fresh frozen corn (or use fresh corn if you have it). Add one large can chicken broth (the BIG one...equals 4 or more soup cans). Let simmer until completely cooked through. Carefully add soup (in portions) to a blender...puree well, and add back to the pot. Once all has been pureed, add 1 cup heavy cream (can get FF cream), and 1-2 cups lump crab meat. I add pepper if needed, and salt if you like (I like black pepper to flavor things better than salt). I'm sorry if the measurements are iffy...I usually just do it on my own. You can season it however you want...I tend to like spicier flavors, thus add the cayenne. It is really good, and so satisfying! Let me know if you need any other directions...and if it seems to thick, just add more chicken broth. If it is too thin, add more corn. Good luck!

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I have been on this website for the past 2+ months. It has been such a blessing to read the stories from those who have been where I plan to go. I've been waiting for a few weeks for a definite date of surgery, and to my surprise:omg: , I open my yahoo account and I rec'd an email from my Dr.'s nurse on Friday who congratulated me and confirmed that:

I AM SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON THURSDAY, MAY 31ST!!!!! YEAH!!!!

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Crabcake,

Here is my recipe.

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thank you! my mouth is watering!!!

I AM SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY ON THURSDAY, MAY 31ST!!!!! YEAH!!!!

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Congratulations!!! :clap2:

Welcome Joyful1!

I wish I was a cook,LOL!

I guess not all things can be so easy. Then we would never experience anything. And we would have nothing to talk about:p

Kadrian..you're SOO funny!! Thanks for the positive outlook.

Congratulations Joyful!!!! That's a-MAY-zing!!!

Mommytook.. that sounds sooo good.... I think I'm going to have to make up a batch, to freeze and have as my first post op full liquid meal. Yummy!!!

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I guess not all things can be so easy. Then we would never experience anything. And we would have nothing to talk about:p

Kadrian..you're SOO funny!! Thanks for the positive outlook.

Anytime. Laughter is one of God's Best Gifts We can offer for Free

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...and I'm still just SO excited! I didn't get much sleep, but was able to lay there peacefully with my eyes closed for several hours not thinking or worrying about a thing.

I have had other surgeries (shoulder, gall bladder) and by the time my hubby sees me I'm already joking with the staff, but I warned him last night it might be a little different this time and not to let it worry him if I was nauseous or in some pain. He asked if there was a chance I wouldn't be either of those things and I had to tell him it was doubtful. I don't think he liked hearing it, but at least he's prepared.

Well, I'll see you on the flip side!

Thanks Amy!