Egg Delite by Dana

(This recipe makes 2-8” pie plates)
12 large eggs
4 tbsp. water
1 medium onion, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups 96% Fat Free Ham, cubed
1 cup Mexican Four Cheese Blend
5 LaTortilla Whole Wheat Low Carb/Low Fat Garlic & Herb Tortilla
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.

In a sauce pan, sauté onions, bell pepper and garlic in olive oil until translucent, allow to cool. Spray the bottom of 2-8” pie plates with Pam. Tear tortilla into pieces and line the bottom and sides of the pie plates. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, water, onion mixture, chopped ham and cheese, mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into pie plates and sprinkle paprika on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Depending on oven, you may need to add or subtract time, watch carefully.

I’m considering adding sour cream and salsa to each piece when warming.

Nutritional Information: (This is for 12 pieces, again you may need to alter nutritional info based on serving size, one piece was to big for me. Info does not include sour cream or salsa) Calories 178, Fat 10.65 grams, Carbs 9.4 grams, Fiber 4.6 grams, Protein 15.5 grams

Chicken Spinach Yummy

3 cups rotisserie chicken, cubed
12 oz. frozen spinach, defrosted and water squeezed out
1 medium onion, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
¼ tsp. Italian Seasoning
2 springs Rosemary
1 can cream of mushroom soup, I used Healthy Choice
1 can diced tomatoes with chili
¼ cup 2% milk
1 cup Mexican Four Cheese Shredded Cheese
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt to Taste
Pepper to Taste

Saute' onions, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until soft, add Italian seasoning and rosemary. Spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 glass casserole dish with Pam. Layer cubed chicken, spinach, and diced tomatoes. Mix cream of mushroom soup with ¼ c. milk and pour over layers.

Bake on 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, remove and add shredded cheese put back in oven until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Info for 9 portions (which is more than enough for a WLS patient, you may want to make serving sizes smaller). Calories 225, Fat 8 grams, Carbohydrates 11.28 grams, Fiber 2.8 grams, Protein 17.9 grams

Well, it has been way too long since I updated anything here. Things are going very well right now. I went to the Dr for my 6 month check up and things appear to be doing alright. I have to find a lab that my insurance will pay for and have blood work done but I am doing good.
I have lost 69 pounds and am looking forward to the summer and the fun I think I will be able to have that I couldn't enjoy last year. We moved into a new building at work and sometimes the elevators just aren't working well so have been taking the stairs some and that is something that I wouldn't have done at all last year. I would have waited until the cows came home on an elevator. I have been parking on level 5 and walking up to 9. That is an accomplishment for me. I go down the stairs too but some days it bothers my knee more than other days. I have to find something that will help my knee not hurt so bad. Maybe just more exercise and a little more weight loss.
I am finding that one of my favorite things before surgery just doesn't work well anymore and it is sad. I love cold cereal and maybe I just need to try a different one but I am finding that I get that dumpy feeling when I eat cereal. Like I said maybe I just need to try a different one. Plus some of the ones that I loved pre surgery, just don't taste good to me anymore. 
We have bought a house and are moving at the end of May first of June and that will be a real experience since we have lived where we are for at least 19 years. Lots of junk to go through and get rid of. I find myself complaining but also, I am so looking forward to starting out fresh again.. Maybe not having so much clutter. The house is bigger and things will just work out better I think as far as having a place for everything.
Oh well, I think that is all.. not much else going on with me.
CKM

I am sitting here trying to decide if I should get up and try to get into downtown Dallas to go to work. I hate driving in winter weather. When I lived in Odessa, it was a lot different because there weren't any over passes that you had to go on to get to work. Much different here. I also wish that I lived closer to the train station so I could just hop on the train and get there. I suppose that I could drive to the train station today and just get there one way or the other.   
I haven't been keeping up with my posts like I should but you know sometimes I just forget to do it. I am almost 3 months post op and I have lost  53 pounds. I haven't measured lately but I know I have lost a lot because I am now into size 12 - 14 instead of 18-20. I am getting better every day as far as what I can eat and being able to keep everything down. My husband was sick this past weekend with the stomach virus where all he did for 24 hours was poop barf and sleep.
I told him to stay away from me cause I have a hard enough time staying hydrated and I know I would have to have an iv of fluids if I got that virus.
I have an appointment next Tuesday the 23rd for my 3 month followup. I will be glad to see what they think.
Guess that is all for now. 
Cindy Mc