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  • I had my surgery two years ago on August 15th. I couldn't be happier. Yes, some people do have some problems but you work through them and figure out what your body will tolerate. I would recommend this only to someone who is commited to this life changing surgery. So, far I don't tolerate mayo, sugar and store bought…
    in I'm pre-op for gastric bypass... Comment by debbielou93722 August 2010
  • A great snack is 15 almonds and 1/8 cup of raisins. I love breakfast burritos : 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons salsa - scrambled; 1 tortilla - warmed in oven; 1 slice swiss cheese. Sometimes I will add avacado. Lunch or Dinner: mini raviolis with Tomato/Garlic/Spinach/Onion sauce I saute the onion and garlic, then add spinch until…
    in Hungry, Any low calorie & economic recipies? Comment by debbielou93722 February 2010
  • Hi, I just joined 2 weeks ago too. My husband has been on the site for about a year now. I would love to join your group. What do I do?
    in Looking for friends to lose weight with.. Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • If you love chocolate cake I have the perfect recipe. I made this for my husbands birthday - German Chocolate cake (non dairy and sugar free) Cake: 2 Eggs 1 Cup Lactose free milk 1/2 Cup Canola Oil - I used vegetable oil 2 tsp. Vanilla extract 2 1/4 Cups Splenda Sweetener Granular 1 3/4 Cups all-purupose flour - I used…
    in cake/diabetic/recipe? Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • Turkey Tacos is really good. I tear or cut my turkey into stirps; warm them in a pan and spray a little olive oil on them and then add chili poweder to season it. Heat some black beans (no salt added); fresh tomato and avacado. Tear it into strips add cabbage, garlic and onion - stuff in tortilla and grill on a george…
    in What to do with left over turkey Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • I purchased mine at Williams & Sonoma. I love it!
    in Oil sprayer Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • I actually found a workout dvd that I love. TURBO JAM...it has 6 dvd workouts that work all your muscle groups. Plus, it has sculpting and core workouts. My daughter works out with me too and we can tell the difference.
    in DVD Recommendation Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • I have really thick hair and I lost about 1/2 of it. I bought alot of bandanas just in case I lost it all. I wore one to work and my bossed laughed at me. My hair is back to it's fullness again. Take your vitamins and try not to use to many chemicals on it.
    in Gastric Bypass Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • Wow... 800 that doesn't sound right. I was told to eat at least 6oz at each meal (3x's a day) and to have at least 2 snacks per day. I wasn't eating enought and kept getting light head and passing out. It was really scary. Surgery was the best option for me... I tried everything under the rainbow to lose weight with no…
    in Gastric Bypass Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • I would recommend finding clothes at Goodwill. After my surgery I was losing weight quickly and it was too expensive to buy clothes at a regular store just to throw them out in 2-3 weeks. Goodwill was a budget saver and you can find clothes still with tags on them.
    in Gastric Bypass Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
  • Congratulations... I had my surgery almost a 1 1/2 years ago. I have lost 130lbs so far. I thought I met my goal but my BMI says I'm overweight and need to lose 10lbs. I've found the only thing I don't tolerate is store bought sauces and salad dressings. So, I make my own at home. It's nice to meet someone else who has had…
    in Gastric Bypass Comment by debbielou93722 January 2010
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