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Topic: Toot toot, and thank you.
Judyanne, on the Califoria board, reminded me, today is my one year anniversary of my Lap RNY so I am tooting my own horn. I lurk more than I post but you have all helped to keep me on track and your support has been a blessing and I thank you all. This is a wonderful tool and each of you have given encouragement in using it wisely.
My highest weight was 319, 5' 6" and my BMI was 51.4 and a BMI of 51.4 super morbidly obese.
Today my weight is 175, I have gained 1 inch back in height, my BMI is 27.4 so I am overweight. Oh, and lost a shoe size.
My surgeon said I have exceeded his expectations and all of my blood work was great so he wants me to make an appointment in a year for follow up.
I have gone from a tight size 28 jeans to being comfortable in size 12 jeans, a size 14 in dress slacks, and medium sweaters/t shirts. From size 4x button down blouses to a 16/18 so there is enough room for my "wings".
Thank you, everyone!
Carol
Topic: RE: Recipe Post
Mini Jenn, I don't have a recipe but want to wish you a great 2nd year and congratulate you on the wonderful first year you have had. You are doing great! 
on into that second year! Julia W.
on into that second year! Julia W. Topic: RE: 1 year anniversary!
Rose, congrats on you surgiversary date! Your have done so excellently! WOW I think you will get to your Dr. goal for you! Isn't it wonderful how we feel this year compared to presurgery last year. I was depressed and all but given up on enjoying my life. Now---well you know the feeling! 
Julia
Julia 
Very much like my own. Julia W. 
Topic: RE: One Year Anniversary
Congratulations Floyd, you are a real success story. You have endured many obstacles and still stayed on track. You and your wife should be commended for all you have accomplished in this past year.
Wishing you continued success in all that you do.
Sher
Topic: RE: Recipe Post
Congrat's on your anniversary.
I have many favorite recipes but here is one of the newest ones. Not everyone might like this version but I was pleasantly surprised and thought is was quite good and nutritious too.
Black Bean Brownies
Fat: 3.4 g
Carbohydrates: 8.9g
0 sugar
2.5g fiber
Protein: 4.1g
Calories: 79.2
Guiltless high-fiber, high-protein brownies.
15oz can black beans (drained & rinsed well)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated Splenda
3 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp strong coffee (or 1 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 1 tbsp ho****er)
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp canola or olive oil
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350*F.
Prepare an 8x8 baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray.
Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Add the beans last and make sure you blend VERY well.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
Brownies are approx. 2"x2" in size.
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GENEVIVA.
Browse more healthy recipes at SparkRecipes.com
Don't be afraid to try it out.
Let me know what you think.
Sher
Topic: RE: 1 year anniversary!
Rose, congratulations on your one year anniversary! 214lbs is just a phenomonal amount of weight loss and in only one year. You are using your tool to the max.
All the best for your continued success.You can do it!
Sher
Topic: RE: Recipe Post
I only know that the whole lasagna recipe has 96g of protein. But I don't really count anything besides protein. There might be an online recipe converter that can turn this into nutritional info per serving.
Topic: RE: Wed Ethel wants to know
Hi everyone, here is my food log for today. Have been having a difficult time due to a family medical concern.
Milk, 1%, 0.5 cup 51 6 1 4
Soup, Campbell's Chunky Chicken & Pasta with Mushrooms, 1 serving 90 1 1 7
Ground beef, 1 oz 88 0 8 5
Baked Potato, with skin, 1 small (1-3/4" to 2-1/2" dia.) 128 29 0 3
Land O Lakes, Light Butter, Salted, 1 Tbsp, 0.5 serving 25 1 3 0
fiber muffin, 1 serving 150 26 1 3
Soup, Campbell's Chunky Chicken & Pasta with Mushrooms, 1 serving 90 1 1 7
CALORIES CARBS FAT PROTEIN
622 64 15 29
Sher
Topic: RE: My one year followup.
Congratulations on your one year anniversary. Keep up the good work and I am sure you will reach your goal. I was just wondering what your job entails that you cannot have water with you? It doesn't seem right that you couldn't be sipping water during the day so that you wouldn't need to use up your vacation time for a human basic need that everyone needs and especially us post op's.
Best of luck for your continued success.
Sher
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