1. What types of food did you eat this week? All the normal things - I did have a cranberry/orange muffin that was wonderful! Oh and tried Eggface's recipe for Beef Fiesta Bites - YUMMY! 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? walking 3. How much weight did you lose? 2 more pounds Total loss? 196 gone forever!!! 4. What was your biggest challenge? not eating fast 5. What's your most reliable post-op food, the one that never makes you sick? Homemade turkey chili, we make a huge pot every few weeks and I freeze it in individual containers for lunches. *Fun bonus question: What are your Thanksgiving plans/menu this year? It's at our house this year and I'm doing the cooking for the family. My Mom will make her deviled eggs and MIL is doing mashed potatoes but everything else I'm fixing. We're not a turkey family, no one really likes it, so I decided to fix a ham this year. We have a few diabetics and I always make everything SF, figure it won't hurt anyone else. Here's our menu - Ham w/SF apricot glaze green bean casserole mashed potatoes SF cranberry/orange sauce - homemade SF Pistachio Fluff RF Crescent rolls veggie/olive tray SF homemade bread n butter pickles SF Pecan Pie SF Pumpkin Pie Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Jan

Hello everyone, I finished the 5 day pouch test a couple of days ago and am very happy with the results. I can tell the difference in my pouch and I lost the 15 lbs I had regained due to grazing and eating larger meals. I'm considering doing the test again. Anyone do it twice? and if so, what were the results? Ann

LOL, I thought it said Tuscany! Anyway, congrats. Maryellen

1. What types of food did you eat this week? Steak, chicken, spaghetti (first time since WLS), salads, fajitas, fruit, Kay's Naturals. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? tons of walking 3. How much weight did you lose? 2 pounds Total loss? 194 pounds gone forever 4. What was your biggest challenge? drinking enough water 5. Give us a quick easy recipe that's great for WLS patients. Rotel Chicken ~~~~~~~~~ 2-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts tiny bit of olive oil 2 cans Rotel tomatoes ( or one can Rotel and one diced tomatoe if you don't like it too spicy) sliced mushrooms if desired grated Mozzarella cheese Brown chicken in olive oil, cover with tomatoes, simmer for 30 minutes. Top with mushrooms and cheese, cover until cheese is melted. I serve over rice for hubby and guests. *Fun bonus question: What is your favorite color and why? Red - just love the nice bright color

I've posted pictures of the newest family member on my profile if anyone wants to see them. I was nice and busy all week and managed to loose another 2 pounds! Gosh do I love being an Oma! (that's Dutch fr Grandma). Jan