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shepkatt
on 12/19/08 12:27 am - Coronado, CA
Topic: BTV Episode 8 - Insulting the CEO

In episode 8, we answer a question on what to pack for the hospital, discuss drinking during the holidays, and highlight a great one stop shop for Bariatric products.

Happy Holidays!

www.bariatrictv.com

~lynnda

Makena
on 12/18/08 3:03 pm - Kihei, HI
Topic: RE: what are you eating?
Ahhh, Asia!!! Right!!! Jerky!!!! Love it!!!!!! Another perfect food!!! I love the shrimp, too... any way... any time! Yum!
Sometimes losing is really winning
I feel like Alice.... I'm in Onderland! 7-18-08










jemaro
on 12/18/08 2:00 pm - Keaau, HI
Topic: RE: Dr. John Balfour MD
Hi Dawn,
 My name is Jen and I am from Hilo. Welcome! I have Dr. Fowler as my surgeon and will be doing the VSG. My surgery was actually supposed to be yesterday, but due to unforseen cir****tances (you can view my blog to find out why), it has been postponed till around March. But anyway, you're the first person from Hilo, I've actually seen on  here! Like everyone here has said, research is the key to finding what is right for YOU. I was like you, I knew what I wanted but then when I read about something else, I kept changing my mind. Now though, after ALL of that, I know that for me, VSG is the way to go. Don't be afraid to ask questions, there is ALWAYS someone that can pretty much answer it for you.

~ JEN-O ~ HW 421/PRE-SW 406/SW 382/CW 270/ 1ST GOAL: LOSE 100 LBS-done/2ND GOAL 250/3RD GOAL 160
 
 

Nahealani
on 12/18/08 7:48 am - vancouver, WA
Topic: RE: what are you eating?
I eat everything and anything.  This includes dessert.  Now I don't go overboard to say the least.  Lets take for example last week I went to a christmas party for my company.  There was over 10 different desserts.  I picked 4 that I wanted to try.  I took the smallest piece and cut them in half and put them on a little plate.  When I got back to the table I took a bite of each.  Now my bite is the size that you would feed a 4 month old learning to eat food.  So not much at all.  Then I gave the rest to my husband to eat.

When I go to luaus I eat a little bit of everything again in moderation.  I usually make my 3 year old a plate and pick on her plate.  This way whatever I don't eat she will finish.  She eats way more than me now.

I love to cook shrimp.  Butter garlic, cajun, ****tail, stir fry, you name it I love it.  Seafood is my favorite.  I love jerky too.  Fish jerky, beef jerky and turkey jerky. 

I stay away from noodles and rice.  I will eat whole wheat crackers but not to many.


I hope this helped.

Mele Kalikimaka to you and your Ohana.
Asia

 5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!!  BMI 22.5 I'm Normal  

6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
Hit Goal on 5/14/09 8 months out! 
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Makena
on 12/17/08 4:38 pm - Kihei, HI
Topic: RE: what are you eating?
I manage to survive and not feel I'm either dieting or depriving myself, that's for sure!
Sometimes losing is really winning
I feel like Alice.... I'm in Onderland! 7-18-08










hapagirl
on 12/17/08 3:50 pm - Mililani, HI
Topic: RE: what are you eating?
Thanks Makena, your list sounds yummy!
Makena
on 12/17/08 2:40 pm - Kihei, HI
Topic: RE: what are you eating?
I enjoy chicken... so many ways to prepare it; from teri-style to bbq (no skin and cut up small). I also enjoy different poke... mussel, shrimp, ahi, and taco. It's all good protein and the kimchee (kimchi) spices give it some kick!

(Probably one of my favorite things, occasionally, is steak... just a good, lean 3 oz. steak on the grill. A little steamed broccoli on the side and yum!)

Fish is a frequent protein for me... so many different kinds and all good and again it can be prepared so many different ways with spices and herbs.... or fish tacos!! No shell, of course, but more of a bowl dish/salad for me.

Eggs are another good protein source. I've gotten either the veggie or turkey breakfast sausage to go with it and can even add cheese to the egg for added flavor.

EDAMAME!!!!! Can't get enough of this, but measure out the portions since too many carbs can sneak in if you're not careful.

Not so "local," but also high on my list of favorites is string cheese. These are an excellent food for me because I get to play with it and it takes me a while to eat a single stick... it's the fun food in my life!

My mochi and malasada days are probably gone. Haven't craved them either, so that's good. Same goes for sushi, but I hope to eventually have just a little rice once in a RARE while. My hubby makes some mean sushi and I miss that a little. I remember how good it is, but again, don't really have a desire for it yet. Since I am still in the losing phase, I want to maximize my eating choices but stay away from the carbs as much as possible.

Smoked marlin or any other fish is a real treat because of the cost, but again.... good food choices for variety. Careful on the sodium and sugar (depending on if it was marinated), but for an occasional treat, it's ok.

I've not had any problems eating any food. I just make sure I cut things into teeny-tiny pieces, and chew, chew, chew... oh! and eat slowly.

Tuna, cottage cheese... more good choices. Hmmm.... can't think of anything else right now. Maybe someone else has more ideas?

A hui hou!
Sometimes losing is really winning
I feel like Alice.... I'm in Onderland! 7-18-08










hapagirl
on 12/17/08 2:49 am - Mililani, HI
Topic: what are you eating?
Calling all localz--  you know who you are. Our  local tastes are truly unique. I'd like to get some ideas from you guyz about healthy stuff to eat that we can get in our local stores. I'll start- love to eat Tilapia (they used to sell it at Waipio Costco but not there anymore, found them @ Sam's Club). Each frozen fillet is individually wrapped. Take out of the plastic wrap while frozen, pour some olive oil (or spray Pam), salt, lemon pepper, cover and microwave for just 5 minutes. Done. Delicious, flakey and very healthy. Any other ideas for ono and healthy eats? 
Makena
on 12/16/08 2:11 am - Kihei, HI
Topic: RE: Just wanted to share
Be proud, girl!! You're doing it!!! Isn't it amazing?! Continued success!!!!!!!
((hugs))
Sometimes losing is really winning
I feel like Alice.... I'm in Onderland! 7-18-08










brinn71
on 12/15/08 9:22 am - HI
Topic: RE: 1st Consultation Update...

Hi Dawn,

My Dr required that I lose 20-30 lbs before surgery and quit smoking. It was hard but totally worth it. For two months prior to  surgery I followed a very low carb high protein diet. I also counted calories eating between 1200 and 1400 calories a day. A typical day's meals for me looked like this:

Breakfast- Egg white omelet with low fat mozarella cheese.
                    Coffee w/skim milk and splenda

Snack-Low fat string cheese or soy beans

Lunch- 3-6 oz chicken, beef, fish, or pork.
              small salad( one cup) usually baby spinach , cucumber, tomatoes

Snack-1/2 cup cottage cheese or fat free/sugar free yogurt

Dinner-3-6 oz chicken, beef, fish, or pork
              1 cup steamed veggies
Throughout the day I drank water and sugar free drinks to help stay full.
             
Once a week I would allow myself to have one serving of something I was really craving like bread, ice cream, cake ect... The first two weeks were hard but then the carb carvings subsided and it got easier . If I went out for dinner I asked for a take-out container at the beginning of the meal and divided the meal right away. I would only leave the amount I was going to eat on my plate and the rest went into the take-out container.

I hope this helps and good luck.

Ole

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