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Lucy42
on 1/6/12 3:27 am

I have not been around too much lately with the holidays and living my new life, but I wanted to know if anyone else has an abundant amount of gas since their surgery? I find that no matter what I eat (something are worse of course) I end up having lots of gas.
Is there something I can take to eliminate it or change more of what I'm eating? If someone has seen asked this and I have missed it sorry. I'm about 5 months from my 2 year surgery date and have lost and additional 20 pounds from my initial goal weight. I'M So happy I had this surgery!!!!1

(deactivated member)
on 1/6/12 2:18 am - CA

VSG on 02/24/10

Topic: RE: 3rd UPDATE!!!

You are doing GREAT !!!

Juan P.
on 1/6/12 1:54 am - NC

RNY on 12/16/11

Topic: 3rd UPDATE!!!

So this week has been a bit rough since I am no longer losing 4-7lbs a day. However, Today I got down to 300.2lbs. Do you know what that means? It means that soon, I will be a lean mean 299lbs of Sexy Beef... (At least my wife thinks so...).

I am having no problem eating 3 or even 4 oz at any sit in. However, I am sticking to eating what my nutritionist recommended.

Ground Turkey, Chicken Breast, Tuna, Slice of whole wheat with a slice of cheese.

As for my water intake, I am not getting 64oz, but more like 55oz or so throughout the day.

I also have been very sick with a damn cold this past week that hasnt allowed me to walk as much as I want to given that the temperature is so damn low all of a sudden.

On ANOTHER happy note... I have not had to ***** myself with Novolog (insulin) the past 2 days because my blood sugar levels have been under 150mg... YAY FOR ME!!!! (That sounded so weird because I actually just screamed it out at work...)

The next Update will be next friday and by then, I will have met the 1st of my many goals...

Holla at Ya Boy if You Sexy Like Me!!!

- Juan P - "Be True to Thyself and To Thyself be True"

franRN76
on 1/5/12 10:30 pm - PA

RNY on 01/03/11

Topic: RE: Bariatric friendly recipes / Let's share!

I cant do low fat MAYO. So i am trying to get away from the regular as well. Came up with this

1 laughing cow cheese wedge (35cal, 1g FAT, 2g PROT)
3-4 small pieces Pimentos (jarred)
smoked parprika
garlic/onion powder

- mash the pimentos with a fork.
- fold into the laughing cow wedge
- season with garlic powder and smoked paprika to taste

I spread this over 1/2 of sandwich thin (multigrain) and topped with 2oz shaved deli ham.. OMG this was so TASTEY! Calories: 145, Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 13g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 14.5g

franRN76
on 1/5/12 10:24 pm - PA

RNY on 01/03/11

Topic: RE: 1 year surgiversary

Joined WW yesterday to see if I can get a grip on the eating healthy part. I have realized that although I have been getting my protein in, it may not have been the healthiest proteins. I have been eating ALOT of cheese. So my goal is to eat only refuced fat cheese and to cut that down as well.

Went to grocery store yesterday. Tried to buy healthy stuff. Bought reduced fat cheese, laughing cow cheese, egg whites, turkey sausage patties, arnold sandwich thins (multigrain) and lots of frozen veggies.

Made a pumpkin/sausage soup with spinach today to last the week. Also gonna be doing protein shake or protein coffee once a day.

OH yeah. Made a spread with laughing cow cheese, pimentos, onion/garlic powder, and paprika. YUM.

franRN76
on 1/5/12 10:18 pm - PA

RNY on 01/03/11

Topic: RE: 1 year down, lifetime to go

U have done awesome. I cannot believe that it has been a year for us both. For the most part I feel GREAT. Liking the way I look too, just this flabby skin is definitely gonna have to GO!!!

CHEERs to a new year and many changes to come!

(deactivated member)
on 1/5/12 4:18 am - CA

VSG on 02/24/10

Topic: RE: 1 year down, lifetime to go

You are doing GREAT !!

Teresa B.
on 1/5/12 4:18 am - Waxahachie, TX

RNY on 11/16/11

Topic: RE: Bariatric friendly recipes / Let's share!

Right now I can only have about 1/2 cup of this, but it is amazing! Insead of white rice, I use instant brown rice. Also, instead of regular Cheddar Cheese, I use low fat. YUM!!

Mexican chicken and rice casserole

Ingredients

1 can fat free cream mushroom soup
1 can fat free cream chicken soup
1 can water
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with chilies
1 1/2 c rice
1 pkg taco seasoning
cilantro and green onions chopped (optional)
frozen boneless,skinless chicken breasts
shredded cheddar cheese

Nutritional Info

	Fat: 2.8g
	Carbohydrates: 19.1g
	Calories:240.5
	Protein: 32.6g

13x9 in glass casserole dish with cooking spray
wisk soups, water and taco seasoning in bowl then pour into bottom of dish
sprinkle rice over soups
place chicken breasts FROZEN over soup and rice
pour beans and tomatoes over chicken, cilantro and green onions sprinkled on top.
Cover with foil, bake 350 degrees 1 hour,40 min.
remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese over to melt.

Number of Servings: 12

Mag (Marguerite) P.
on 1/5/12 2:05 am - Green Valley, AZ

RNY on 01/11/11

Topic: RE: Hoping you are having a good 1/1/2012

Sam
It's been one heck of year, hasn't it? One of my weight loss buddies told me in the beginning that it would be a wild ride and she was so right.

I was told that I wouldn't go below 230 at best by some one in the medical field. Thank God I didn't believe her. One year!!! Can you believe it? Where did the time go? Hugs to you. As always, Mag