So I am now scheduled for Bandland on Feb. 13th. I am starting to freak out. My doc wants me to lose weight (the liver thing) before surgery and I just made a pot of swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes. I'm doing the last supper thing. Not good. I enjoy food so damn much I'm scared that I am going to totally freak out after the surgery when I can't eat my favorites. Yes, of course I know the upsides of longer life, health etc. and i'm not downplaying, I'm just being honest about potentially freaking out.

So, my question is this. What do you eat when it's time for normal eating again. Did any of you switch to any of the above mentioned programs thinking that they would now work because you wouldn't be starving?

Just curious.

Marieze

No, it's quite different - although Shepherd's Pie is one of my all time favourites too! It's a really simple recipe that has become a family favourite, especially with the kids. Here you go:

Savoury Sausage Casserole

12 lean beef sausages

1 large brown onion

2 medium apples (any colour - whatever's cheapest!)

250g (8oz) concentrated tomato paste

1L (1.5 pints?) beef stock (pre-made or stock cubes in water)

Cut all sausages into 3 pieces (about 2" long). Brown in large saucepan or wok. Drain fat. Chop onions while sausages are browning, add to pan. Core apples and chop fairly finely, add to pan. Stir until onions go clear and apples start to soften. Add tomato paste and beef stock. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for at least half hour, stirring occasionally.

Serves 4-6 people

It is ready to serve when the apple has broken down into the sauce, although the longer you leave it, the better it tastes. I usually serve it with mashed potato and peas. I have served it with Pasta but it doesn't go quite as well.

If you drain the fat well and make the mashed potato with 0% milk, it is quite a healthy dish. My problem was that I would load the mashed potato with butter and eat over half the dish

No, it's quite different - although Shepherd's Pie is one of my all time favourites too! It's a really simple recipe that has become a family favourite, especially with the kids. Here you go:

Savoury Sausage Casserole

12 lean beef sausages

1 large brown onion

2 medium apples (any colour - whatever's cheapest!)

250g (8oz) concentrated tomato paste

1L (1.5 pints?) beef stock (pre-made or stock cubes in water)

Cut all sausages into 3 pieces (about 2" long). Brown in large saucepan or wok. Drain fat. Chop onions while sausages are browning, add to pan. Core apples and chop fairly finely, add to pan. Stir until onions go clear and apples start to soften. Add tomato paste and beef stock. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for at least half hour, stirring occasionally.

Serves 4-6 people

It is ready to serve when the apple has broken down into the sauce, although the longer you leave it, the better it tastes. I usually serve it with mashed potato and peas. I have served it with Pasta but it doesn't go quite as well.

If you drain the fat well and make the mashed potato with 0% milk, it is quite a healthy dish. My problem was that I would load the mashed potato with butter and eat over half the dish

Ooh, sounds yummy, I'll have to try making it sometime.

I appreciate all the posts.....thand GOD for this board. Whenever I start freaking out I just come here, post, read the posts, feel better!!!! Works for me!!!! :rofl:

Marieze