Looking for recipes

Since just having surgery on the 17th and being home only 3 days, I feel terrific!  Can't wait to get away from the liquid diet though.  Only so much jello and broth one can take.  I'm wondering if anyone out there have some good recipes they would like to share?  One that works for our little tummies.  Looking for something on the low budget yet still yummy and healthy.  Know what I mean.  I don't have anything yet, but willing to do all I can to share and find something in particular you are looking for.  See you all on the bench! Laura

So glad to hear your feel terrific Laura! I feel pretty good, but I wouldn't say terrific! Still VERY weak and having some gas pains still. Overall only being 5 days out I guess I am doing pretty good! I have no recipes either, sorry, but would really love to have some too! Can't awit to get to some solid foods, evevn though I am not hungry AT ALL!! My mind is just playing with me! Keep up the positive attitude!!! Am soooo excited we made it to the loser's bench!!!!!!!!!!!!! Malissa

Someone gave me the link to recipes on here.  They sound yummy for when the time comes.  Go to http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/recipe/.   My parents live in Maumee.  I usually visit them on the weekend.  Maybe when you are up to it, we can go for a walk together and get to know one another.  I'm walking, but waiting to do the long hauls once I get my drain tube out.  This way I won't feel so self conscious to make sure the tubes aren't sticking out and the ball is still in place.  Geeze...what we won't go through. I'm not hungry either, but I am so sick of jello and soup.  I just wanted ideas for when the soft foods come into play and then the maintenance part of it.  This way, I'm not tempted to eat the stuff from my past.  I'll have something good to eat.  The recipes on the site look awesome!  I can't wait to start cooking the healthy way!!!  Talk to you later. Laura

Thanks Laura sounds great! I haven't done any long haul walks either. I am having some pain in my right side under my rib cage. Just started today. I'm sure it's nothing major! I get my tube out tomorrow so I will definitely mention it to my doc. I am hoping once I get this tube out I will feel better! Take care and talk to ya soon!  Malissa 

Deviled egg salad: 1-2 hard boiled eggs, low fat mayonnaise, low fat vegetable cream cheese. Mush well with fork. Must be moist. Noodle-less lasagna: Part skim ricotta cheese, ragu, low fat mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Microwave 1 minute. Burrito-less burrito: Refried beans, taco sauce or smooth salsa, low fat cheddar cheese. Microwave 1 minute. Top with tablespoon of low fat sour cream. Cauliflower Bake 1/2 large head of cauliflower 3 eggs 1/3 cup half and half 1 package of dry Italian dressing mix 1/4 cup shredded cheese Steam cauliflower to your preferred doneness Mix together eggs, half & half, Dressing mix. Put steamed cauliflower in the bottom of a baking dish; pour egg mixture and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Here are some additional places for recipes: http://www.thebanddoctor.com/messageboard_BB/viewforum.php?f =2 http://discussion.newyourealyou.com/viewforum.php?f=12&sid=6 df44724d63e0ed9fcdd7ea5c1a93c73 Happy eating!!

WOW Amanda those sounds great!! Thanks!!!