Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion

[Megan Sadler 186]

So because Olive Garden happens to be my favorite here’s some knock off low carb bread sticks along with my zuppa tuscada Soup

Ingredients
2 cups Almond Flour
2 1/2 tablespoons Coconut Flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 eggs
Topping
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons parmesan grated
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large bowl, whisk together almond flour, seasoning, and olive oil.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs together. Add egg mixture to almond flour while stirring to combine.
Add coconut flour to mixture, one tablespoon at a time, stirring to combine. After each tablespoon let the dough rest for 1-2 minutes as the mixture thickens. Repeat with remaining coconut flour called for in the recipe.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball.
Roll out ball on nonstick surface to form rope like sticks at 1.5" wide.
Place onto baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
While baking, prepare topping mix. Mix parmesan, garlic and salt.
Remove baking sheet from oven and carefully brush the tops of them with olive oil and sprinkle with topping mix.
Bake for another 5 minutes or until reaching desired doneness.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 serving (Total recipe makes 10 servings)
Protein 6.65g, Fat 15.15g, Cals 169, Carbs 6.14g, Fiber 3.03g -- NET CARBS: 3.11g
Wrap each one in a damp paper towel and freeze, reheat in microwave with damp paper towel as needed. Serve with zuppa soup.
Zuppa soup:

2 tbsp good olive oil
1 onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 lb Italian sausage
5 oz kale roughly chopped
1 head cauliflower broken into bite size pieces (think broccoli size)
1.5 qt organic chicken bone stock
Salt
Pepper
Red pepper flakes
1 can coconut milk

In instant pot use the sauté function to sauté the onion and garlic, add the sausage till it starts to brown. Put the kale in and let it start wilting. Once it’s wilted down add the cauliflower and the stock. Add about 1 tbsp salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Turn to pressure cooker settings for 30 minutes on high. When it’s done add the coconut milk and stir. Add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes if needed.

Can be frozen in 8 oz take out containers (25 for 10 on amazon) and reheated in the microwave (2-4 minutes)

[Megan Sadler 186]

I forgot to add that I put 2 scoops of genpro in my Soup

[ellie123 374]

1 hour ago, Mandy1013 said:

1 hour ago, saygrace said:

i’m having such a hard time getting my Protein in. i bought Isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of Protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

Same problem here. I’m following for helpful suggestions!!

I started Pure Protein Bars 20 G Protein, 2g sugar :)). chocolate deluxe available at Walmart.

[Leia 75]

I'm just over 6 weeks post op and still feeling nauseated almost all the time. Is this pretty normal?

[Megan Sadler 186]

Had my 1 month appointment today and cleared to excercise. Going to start tomorrow with videos. Here’s my weight for strength training 😂

[NewBodySoon 22]

i’m having such a hard time getting my Protein in. i bought Isopure unflavored but i cant add it to oatmeal, applesauce or anything like that because it stays clumpy and tastes awful. any suggestions on brands or how to incorporate it?? i’m only averaging about 35g of protein a day and i should obviously be getting at least 60

I was the same during my first 3 weeks. The plant based protein dis the same so I just decided to drink the premiere one they recommended but couldn't do it for to long since all of a sudden after surgery I kinda became lactose intolerant

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[Megan Sadler 186]

I’ve found that my genpro powder doesn’t clump that bad. You could always put a little in a bowl and then mix the liquid into it a little at a time till it’s the consistency you want then poor back into the rest and mix

[NewBodySoon 22]

I'm just over 6 weeks post op and still feeling nauseated almost all the time. Is this pretty normal?

Try hydrating more. And having more Snacks in between so in the event that you dont get your meal in at least your snacking more

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[insta_adventurer 1,046]

I went after work today and signed us back up for our old gym. We’d been doing spin and training there for awhile, but stopped due to financial restraints and too much travel.

I tried to motivate myself to work out independently. Just didn’t work.

So on Saturday I will be hopping on a spin bike for the first time in 3 months. Wish me luck and cross your fingers that I don’t die. 😂

[ellie123 374]

6 minutes ago, insta_adventurer said:

I went after work today and signed us back up for our old gym. We’d been doing spin and training there for awhile, but stopped due to financial restraints and too much travel.

I tried to motivate myself to work out independently. Just didn’t work.

So on Saturday I will be hopping on a spin bike for the first time in 3 months. Wish me luck and cross your fingers that I don’t die. 😂

That’s awesome good luck!

[Megan Sadler 186]

I get to start working out and I’m not sure what to do. I can’t afford to pay for a gym membership. I can barely afford to pay my bills and get food and gas let alone adding in the gym. So I’m focusing on food and probably just going to start with YouTube videos.

[ellie123 374]

29 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

I get to start working out and I’m not sure what to do. I can’t afford to pay for a gym membership. I can barely afford to pay my bills and get food and gas let alone adding in the gym. So I’m focusing on food and probably just going to start with YouTube videos.

Some Jane Fonda videos are awesome. In my day I used cans of Beans as weights and lost a lot of weight right there in my living room!

[photogirl70 142]

36 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

I get to start working out and I’m not sure what to do. I can’t afford to pay for a gym membership. I can barely afford to pay my bills and get food and gas let alone adding in the gym. So I’m focusing on food and probably just going to start with YouTube videos.

I'm using YouTube. I started with some Leslie Sansone. Then, I moved to HIIT for beginners and also worked to get Slim in 6 done. (That's a beachbody program that can be found on youtube.)

[J San 1,071]

How about some body weight exercises or resistance bands. I'm struggling really BAD myself to get motivated to work out.

[Megan Sadler 186]

Thank you all for the ideas!!