WOW, that is awsome. You must feel so great. Jane

me me me

Hi, Peggy! We're surgery twins - I had Lap RNY on 10/25/05. Here's some of my regular snackies and meals: Snackies: - apple w/ 1-2 tbsp. peanut butter - banana w/ 1-2 tbsp. peanut butter - 1-2 oz .beef jerky - multi-grain wheat thins w/ low-fat cheese - yogurt w/ 1-2 tbsp. low-fat granola (for crunch and texture) - 4 oz. cottage cheese mixed with cut-up strawberries and sugar-free strawberry preserves - fat-free Pringles (can't eat too many because of the Olestra, but satisifies the need for an occasional salty snack and has 70 calories per 15 chips) - love, love, love my non-fat decaf lattes - good source of protein and liquid! Meals (mostly lunch-related info): - open-face sandwich w/ lean turkey or ham, plus low-fat cheese; add thinly sliced onion, cucumber, leaf lettuce, etc. for more "crunch" - Chunky healthy request soups (lots of good options here) - egg salad, tuna salad or chicken salad on toast (or regular bread if no toaster available) I often eat leftovers for lunch, which usually includes a lean protein and a veggie. I try to think of that when I'm planning dinners, then I don't have to worry about what to make for lunch the next day. In terms of beverages, I drink Propel with calcium, in addition to lots of water. It comes in mixed berry, mango and mandarin orange flavors. In addition to being tasty, it gives you 20% of your daily requirement of calcium, plus a bunch of B vitamins. A tasty, healthy alternative to water and koolaid. It has 20 calories in a 16 ounce bottle, so I limit myself to 1-2 per day. Good luck finding some new things to add to your menu. I'm starting to get bored with my same old routine, so have also been looking for some new stuff to try. Hopefully we'll both be successful! Kellie

Sorry I won't be able to attend, I can't get off work at that time. That is our busy time with the State Legislature being in session.

CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE! Peggy B.