I HATE THIS SEASON!!!! I have always, even as a child hated the Christmas season! I would like to stay in bed from September to the first of March. I'm having a really hard time lately, starving and wanting to eat everything and anything!! Not sweets so much as I want comfort food. And my pouch does not get full very quickly. I rarely throw up but might retch but I never was one to throw up anyway. I'm trying to stay positive, think about my goals, read this forum a lot but I'm still having a hard time!!

I ordered myself a Fitbit and joined the New Year Challenge on this board but I think I need a kick in the butt or head!! Which is why I wonder where Lipstick lady is because she has not been posting a lot!! Hopefully by 2017 I can get back to basics!

I remember being a kid, Christmas was so magical. Now I'd be totally okay if it came every other year. I didn't even decorate this year.

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I hear ya! I came to this forum looking for some support for about 25 pounds of regain I've had in the past year, and this time of year isn't helping matters at all! I've got to get back on track before I gain anymore!

I HATE THIS SEASON!!!! I have always, even as a child hated the Christmas season! I would like to stay in bed from September to the first of March. I'm having a really hard time lately, starving and wanting to eat everything and anything!! Not sweets so much as I want comfort food. And my pouch does not get full very quickly. I rarely throw up but might retch but I never was one to throw up anyway. I'm trying to stay positive, think about my goals, read this forum a lot but I'm still having a hard time!!

I ordered myself a Fitbit and joined the New Year Challenge on this board but I think I need a kick in the butt or head!! Which is why I wonder where Lipstick lady is because she has not been posting a lot!! Hopefully by 2017 I can get back to basics!

Crap Odie this comfort food post made me suddenly think about Pouding chômeur...argh! And Swiss cheese fondue (a Christmas Eve tradition in our house)

And ho-hum in the manner that watching my peeps getting called names for offering good advice is snoresville.

I agree with that.

Seven layer dip with red peppers (or a spoon!).

Browned ground beef

Retried Beans

Chunky salsa

cheese

Onions

Bake until bubbly.

Top with:

Sour cream

Guacamole

Cheese

Yum!!!!!

Thanks can't wait to try! I'm 3 weeks post op starting soft food today...what week do you recommend this?

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Seven layer dip with red peppers (or a spoon!).

Browned ground beef

Retried Beans

Chunky salsa

cheese

Onions

Bake until bubbly.

Top with:

Sour cream

Guacamole

Cheese

Yum!!!!!

Thanks can't wait to try! I'm 3 weeks post op starting soft food today...what week do you recommend this?

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When your doctor clears you for it. Not being a smart ass, but every plan is different. I was about 6-8 weeks in before I could have the above.

Seven layer dip with red peppers (or a spoon!).

Browned ground beef

Retried Beans

Chunky salsa

cheese

Onions

Bake until bubbly.

Top with:

Sour cream

Guacamole

Cheese

Yum!!!!!

Thanks can't wait to try! I'm 3 weeks post op starting soft food today...what week do you recommend this?

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When your doctor clears you for it. Not being a smart ass, but every plan is different. I was about 6-8 weeks in before I could have the above.

No worries I understand and so I'm seeing that on here. I was just curious and trust I'm following my doctors plans

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@@danaymacklin

Thank you for understanding my intent.

I'm definitely going to try this dip after the holidays!! I have to figure out where to buy refried beans!!

@@Jazzzyjay

Having RNY has actually change my taste to the point where I crave hot spicy food. Prior to that I would get sick with reflux if I ate something to spicy.

Make me very very happy!!!

@@Jazzzyjay

Having RNY has actually change my taste to the point where I crave hot spicy food. Prior to that I would get sick with reflux if I ate something to spicy.

Make me very very happy!!!

Me too!

We went out for Thai food last night, and I ordered hot curry. The waitress said, "It's Thai hot, not American hot!"

It was amazing. I could not have eaten it before surgery. I don't know why, but I crave spice now.

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I have talked to many people about this. I know our tastes change but I am shocked at how food was clearly once more bland to me.

My son is coming from Minneapolis tonight and I am making his favorite enchiladas. Of course, I will make one very spicy for me.....not sure if he can take the heat but I love it.

I also found a spicy new snack that I absolutely love! They are sweet chili spiced pistachios. They have just enough heat in them, I could even go a little hotter but they make me happy!

The meatballs - this is a really frequent meal in our house. Frozen turkey meatballs, pop them in a pie dish or other shallow baking dish and marinara. Bake as directed (about 15 min). Top with more sauce (I'm a saucy girl) and add parm or mozzarella. Bake for another 5-7 minutes. So good, so easy. And just adjust the amount of meatballs to your family size.

@@danaymacklin

Thank you for understanding my intent.

No problem!

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I love these posts!