The magic of food

Kate -True Brit
on 12/15/11 4:40 pm - UK

People sometimes ask if they will ever be able to eat normally with the band. Well last night I went to a first class restaurant. As always in such places, the pace was leisurely and the courses not enormous. Very much quality over quantity. This is what I ate. And I almost, but not quite, finished every course!

Canapes
Chef's complimentary chicken parfait
Duck liver pate with brioche
Complimentary sorbet
Rack of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes, red cabbage with wild mushoom and madeira jus
Creme brulee with shortcake and blackcurrant coulis
Coffee and petits fours

Gin and tonic before
Cabernet sauvignon with
Dessert Muscat afterwards.

Can anyone explain why I am 4lbs heavier this morning???

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

Jean M.
on 12/15/11 9:16 pm

Revision on 08/16/12

Only 4 pounds heavier?

Surely it wasn't the food that did that. It must've been the alcohol - it's dehydrating and causes fluid retention...a LOT of fluid retention...

Jean

Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com

Kate -True Brit
on 12/16/11 4:08 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Jean, I actually think it was the the coffee that did it.

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

Donnamarie
on 12/16/11 1:50 am - NY

Lap Band on 03/29/11

Sodium?? I'm sure you will drink it away -- with water Kate!!! Not more gin and tonic

Sounds like a good time in either case!! And didn't you work on that, what, 6 pound buffer? I'm sure you are still all good!

"Accountability first to yourself, then nobody else matters"

Kate -True Brit
on 12/16/11 4:06 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Spoilsport! G and T are much more fun than water!

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

vlp1968
on 12/16/11 3:29 am

Lol- thinking you don't need an explanation. Of course it wasn't 4 pounds of fat. Sounds like a great time and great food. The weight will fall right back off it you get right back on track. Glad you had a nice night out.

Kate -True Brit
on 12/16/11 4:11 am - UK

Lap Band on 04/23/06

Thanks! Yes, it was great! Not just the meal but the fact it was part of an over night stay in a five star country house hotel - almost 500 years old, very grand!

Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.

Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!

But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,

MARIA F.
on 12/16/11 11:30 am - Athens, GA

Everythings sounds wonderful! Especially the lamb and the creme brulee'! Still trying to picture what a chicken parfait might be?

And it is amazing how weight can vary just over the course of a day!

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