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Hello, you New York bandsters! I haven't seen a lot of activity on the New York list lately, so I thought would at least say hello and see if everyone is still out there!

I went to our "Lap-band Lifestyle reinforcement" class yesterday (we have it once a month for post-ops). It was VERY interesting. The nutritionist came in and reinforced the "basics" with us, and then we talked about real-life eating. We even talked about eating out in a healthy way.

Living in New York, I'm sure that some of you will related to eating at ITALIAN restaurants. Sometimes that's a real chore. I asked the nutritionist of the following sauces, which was the best: Scampi, Wine, Marinara, and Cream sauces. She said to definitely go with mariniara (if you MUST have sauce). I kinda thought that was what she'd say. But it was nice to have the affirmation.

We also talked about varying the sources of our Protein. She encouraged us to get Protein from chicken, turkey, fish, pork, whey, soy, legumes, egg whites, and low-fat dairy products. She said that getting protein from multiple sources makes the protein "bio-available" to our bodies in different ways. I found that fascinating.

Okay... Ill hush now. I hope to hear from y'all!

Hugs,

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Hey Julie!! Thanks for the info from your group! Yea, I sorta thought it would have been marinara sauce too....My father (Italian) makes THE BEST SAUCE ever! He is going to make it when we go down on vacation to see him. We are leaving on the 8th!! Only a few more days I CAN'T WAIT! I haven't seen my father in a very long time. He has been my major support when it comes to this surgery...soo its going to be a nice visit. He is anxious to see me! He saw me via web cam, a few days before my surgery! I can't wait! My husband, son and I are driving down. I am not looking forward to the drive...however, the end result will be awesome! My father hasnt seen my son in years sooo he will be very impressed with him for sure!!!! Anyway, this sauce is gonna kick ass! He puts all kinds of meat and veggies in it. Almost like a thick Tomato soup...but OOOOO SOOOOO GOOOODD! My father always wants to feed everyone and he is going out of his MIND trying to figure out what to feed us when we are there....I can't eat much, I will more than likely be having a fill just before we leave so that will restrict my intake...My son is disabled and has special needs when it comes to his meals...and my husband just doesn't care to eat. The only thing my father has "stocked up on" was Crystal Light Ice Tea eheheheheh!!! Poor guy! He can cook and enjoys to cook, but now he doesn't have the audience for it! Anyway, now I am blabbin on and on! :D I will talk to you again before I leave for Florida Im sure!!

Ciao!!!

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