Looking for a cookbook???

Hey gang. I found a bariatric cookbook that I am thrilled with. It is called: "Eating Well after Weight Loss Surgery" by Pat Levine. She had Lap Band surgery herself. It is a really cool cookbook because it has recipes with instructions for all types of surgery and stages. It also has the nutritional value right there...so you know how much protein, calories, sugar, etc is in the dish when it is prepared. I also like that it makes 4 servings so you can eat with your family. I have tried a couple of the dishes and they are really good. I bought mine at Barnes and Noble but I found it on Amazon.com. Check it out!!! http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Well-After-Weight-Surgery/dp/1569244537

I have heard about this book, and actually thought about buying it for all of us for Christmas...but never got the chance...Glad you got one... Love You Amy

Hey what Chris cooked the other night was great. I just have to get the other 3 people in my house to jump on board. Maybe you could forget it at home and I could look through it. I think we should all go to dad's every night from now on for dinner. What do you thinK? Jane

That would be great if I didn't have to work every night....Oh well...Think of me while trying all these new recipies... Love You Amy

I ordered that book online from this website, matter of fact. On Dec 12. Still haven't gotten it! Hmm. Glad to know its helpful.

That sounds great Mimi. Thanks for sharing! I'll have to go to Barnes & Noble and look for it today! Hope everyone is doing well! I'm getting ready to head over to see Dr. Tom for my 2 wk checkup.... Take care! Kathy

How'd the 2 week check up go Kathy???

Very well, thanks for asking! I've lost 25lbs from my pre-op weight and when you add in the 11lbs that I gained in the hospital, that brings my grand total loss to 36lbs! I'm moving to Stage 4 (pureed). I've been eating Tuna Salad made with egg, dill pickles, and low-fat mayo. So far, so good. Dr. Tom says that I am doing great. Next week I will move up to Stage 5 (soft) and when I see him again on 1/23, he said that will be when I start eating regular. BTW, take a peek at my profile. I downloaded a pic today with Dr. Tom and Taryn (& me too, of course). So, how are you doing?

Doing really well. I joined the YMCA and have been 2 times now. I hate to work out but it hasn't been to bad. I'm glad you had a good appointment. I go back on 1/23 too.

Really??? My appointment is 1:45. Perhaps I'll see you there... If not, I'm sure I'll see you at 5:30 at the Support Group. I go see Beth on 1/22, too. Wish they could've been on the same day. I'm glad you are doing well! I'm sure you will be loving the YMCA soon! If they've got it, try the Water/Aqua Aerobics. I hear it's great. I'm thinking about joining Curves. Just gotta check out the prices. Do you happen to know anything about it? Is it worth it? Talk to you soon! Kathy