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The only surgeons in Edmonton are the ones that Weight Wise have on staff and unfortunately they have long wait list. The program has changed a lot since I did the program but it took me 9 months to go through the program and then 5 months wait once approved for surgery.
Have you been approved for surgery yet? I ask this because lot of people go through the program at the clinic and don't qualify for surgery. Keep doing what your doing and your plateau will end and you'll be on the losing end of things again. Little changes help like up your protein and lower your carbs, eat lots of veggies to keep you full. Stay away from pop and juices as they only leave you hungry.
Good Luck.
Kee.
HW:274 SW:238 CW: 150.0 1St goal: 199.8 2nd goal:174 (100 pound lost)
My Persoanl Goal: (HIgh)150 (Low)140
1st goal acheived December 27th/2010. 1 week after my 3rd month surgery anniversary.
2nd goal acheived June 4th/2011. 2 weeks after my 8th Month Surgiversary.
Gall Bladder surgery April 12,2012
You can either believe it will happen.....or believe it won't. Both are self fulfilled prophesies. For Me it has happened. My Surgery was September 21/2010
I have a quick question..my family dr is doing everything she can to get me into surgery sooner because of some other health issues.
She has contacted dr karmalli several timea but i have yet to hear from his office and i read somewhere here that he was booking well into the summer if not later.
Do any of you know if any of the surgeons in edmonton are booking sooner than that?
Any help or information is appreciated!!!
Kendra
(Sorry for any typos, im on my phone writing this)
PS. I forgot to say, one thing you might want to try pre surgery is to start separating your liquids from your meals. You won't be able to drink at the same time that you eat after surgery, so get used to drinking your water etc. about an hour before and after any meal you eat.
Think of it like a sink - water will push solids down the drain faster. The longer the food stays in your new tummy the longer you will feel full.
If they haven't told you to add protein drinks then don't add any new liquid calories. You are right that you will need them afterwards as you wean back on to food again. But your tastes will change so no use buying much ahead of time. I bought some and hated them after surgery, and then had to get new ones. I do add protein powder to recipes to up my protein count for the day. Cut out sugar, pasta, refined breads as you can't have it post surgery really anyway.
Good luck ;) ~mtrai
2013: 20 Funny New Year's Resolutions
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, our family members and friends can get quite creative and even funny with what they resolve to do in the New Year. Here a few good ones I have heard along the way...Oh, and a few of my own!
1. I resolve to stop procrastinating about procrastinating!
2. I will stop sending Facebook messages and emails to my loved ones when they are in the same room as I am!
3. I will use my treadmill for something other than a place to hang my jacket.
4. I will not sit at the kitchen table in my PJ's all day. Instead, I will move my computer to my bedroom.
5. I vow to never take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night!
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Tammy Colter
Director of Media & PR
Editor-In-Chief
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Hi Kendra - you're doing great. I find eating more protein will fill you up longer, and it helps you heal after surgery. I have replaced sugar with protein powder in most of my recipes. Here's three recipes I am cooking all the time lately!
Winter Soup - beans and quinoa, a grain high in protein. I usually omit the spinach and use what spices I have. It's very filling and you can use after surgery when you can tolerate soups, or blend it up. I freeze in single serve containers to take to work.
Winter Soup
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 vegetable bouillon cube + 6 cups boiling water (or use 6 cups vegetable broth)
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
1.5-2 cups cooked black beans, drained and rinsed (about one 15oz can)
1 tsp good-quality curry powder
Pinch or two of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 cups baby spinach leaves, well rinsed and roughly chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp (kosher) salt, to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of saffron threads (optional)
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot over low-medium heat. Add the chopped sweet onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots and zucchini and continue to sauté for about 5-7 minutes.
2. Place your bouillon cube into a medium sized bowl. Boil 6 cups of water and pour over the bouillon cube. Stir well to dissolve. Alternatively you can use 6 cups of vegetable broth.
3. Add bouillon mixture (or broth), tomatoes, red quinoa, black beans, spices, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and then simmer gently, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Add the roughly chopped spinach, stir well, and cover. Simmer on low for about 15-20 minutes. The longer you cook it the more the flavours will develop. Taste test and adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with nuts of choice if preferred.
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Chocolate Banana Protein Mini Muffins
3 very ripe bananas, smushed up
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
1 3/4 cup flour (I use almond flour to make it gluten free)
3 tbsp coco powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup choc almond milk (or skim)
mix wet, then dry in a mix master. pour in the mini muffin tins that you spray well with local nonstick spray.
bake 395 for 13-15 minutes. I take these to events sometimes as a healthier treat than cake or cookies that I know I can eat, with a walnut or pecan on top to look "fancy"
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Bacon Topped Turkey Meatloafs with BBQ sauce
¾ cup grated zucchini, all moisture squeezed dry with paper towel
2 tbsp onion, minced 2 tbsp diced red pepper
½ cup bread crumbs or oats
¼ cup BBQ sauce
1 large egg 1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1.3 lb ground turkey
6 slices center cut bacon (cut in half)
Pre heat oven to 350, spray muffin pan
Mix zucchini, onion, red pepper, breadcrumbs, bbq sauce, egg, paprika, and salt. Add the turkey and combine until mixed through
Divide the mixture into 12 muffin tins. Place 1/2 slice of center cut bacon on top then add a touch of BBQ sauce on top.
Bake for roughly 25 minutes 1 regular sized muffin: 101 calories 2 g fat 9 g carbs 11 protein 4 sugar
(NOTE - I modified this from a recipe I found somewhere here a while ago. I make these in mini muffin tins (just cook a bit less)
I sub this with oats since I don't eat bread. I use a sugar free BBQ sauce)
Good luck! ~mtrai
Hi Everyone!
I'm hoping that some of you can help me. I'm pre surgery and have lost about 40 lbs so far, but I'm just at such a plateau. I've been going up and down about 3-5 lbs in the last few weeks even though I am pretty careful about what I put in my mouth.
I'm about halfway through the weight wise courses and they help, but they don't (or haven't, yet) give you specific recipes or menu plans.
Do any of you have any suggestions? I'm looking for easy, inexpensive ideas. It's just my husband and I so easy is best!
I know that a lot of people drink protein shakes after surgery..is this something I should be doing now?
Thanks again for your help!!
Kendra
easier said than done.... lol but yes i'm trying
bring notepaper for for your class!!! and take all the notes you can!
i've been reading over all the notes i took and all the info sheets they give you religiously these last few days
Your time will be here and gone before you know it try to relax and not be so nervious it will be awesome to finally hear how your new life will be as well , im sure your husband is also excited for you i bet hes actually as nervious as you are , i too will be in edmonton the 11th for my 3 hour surgery class so i will be thinking about you on the 9th , take care and drive safe best to you in 2013
thanks guys...i have lots of different protein powders and cups etc...i started collecting last summer lol
my magic bullet is my favorite by far for making shakes
i'm doing last minute things around the house now, tidying, extra laundry, cleaning and purging of stuff....mostly packed the suitcase for hubby and I next week....
really feel like i'm having a mourning session of things and things i know i'll totally be doing afterwards but just dumb stuff like...my last 4 days of my elliptical (i love my elliptical time first thing in the morning), last baths, last chance to go swimming (at the hotel before surgery lol), last movie at the theatre....had to make sure we seen The Hobbit lol, just...ya...dumb stuff lol