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Make healthy eating and drinking decisions

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Maintain my goal weight within 5 pounds on either side at any given time

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weigh less than 170

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lose at least 100 Pounds

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weigh less than 180

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Surgeon Testimonial

David Podkameni M.D.
My first impression of Dr Podkameni was that he was very knowledgable & experienced. Over time, I found him to be strict but communicated very welll with me, and I could even joke with him some. Some members of his staff have had bariatric surgery (nurses & the dietician, Donna) so they know what they are talking about because they have lived it.

I found it odd that he didn't care about taking labs since it was June when I had pre op labs but my surgery didn't happen until November. Also, I found him to be overly structured and strict at times, but I am a person who likes to test limits...lol

There is a lot of support with the Banner Gateway Bariatric program, ranging from pre op to post op support groups. They even have a clothing exchange program!

The thing that I am most impressed with Dr P is that he is thorough, methodical, and careful with his patients. During my surgery, he found a benign tumor on my liver, and repaired a hiatal hernia I didn't even know I had! Afterwards, when I had some nausea, dry heaves, and a bad rebound headache (probably from the pain meds), he gave a combination of meds thru the IV that took care of all three problems. That made the difference in me having to stay an extra day or not. (I got to go home as scheduled.)
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  • Cats - I have 5 cats...My husband wishes we only had 2 or 3...
  • Museums & Art Galleries - I love the Getty & the Getty Villa! I have been to the Smithsonian National Art
  • Walking - I am glad we have spring & fall in the year so I can be outdoors!
  • Computer Games - I am addicted to Frontierville on Facebook!
  • Movies - Always ready to for a movie! I love vintage movies from the 1940's.
  • Flowers - My favorites are lilacs and gardenias...
  • Scrapbooks - This is an extension of my love for old family photos & genealogy.
  • Cooking & Baking - I love cooking when I am feeling healthy!
  • Swimming - We have a pool and I look forward to swim season!
  • WLS in your 40's - I will be about 43 when I have my sleeve gastrectomy Nov 16th.

sedonagirl67's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
I felt like I was weak and couldn't lose weight because I wasn't disciplined enough. I had accepted that I would be a "big girl" for the rest of my life. It took several years to get there but I never felt picked on...just didn't have any energy...and I don't think I realized how much more I was eating than "normal" people. I always felt hungry...
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  • Comment by theresam74 on 11/16/10 7:44 am
    Good luck, my prayers are with you.
  • Comment by peyton88 on 11/16/10 2:20 am
    I've enjoyed reading your pre-op blog! I wish you all the best with your surgery and post-op journey! Get ready for the ride of your life!!
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Protein Cookie Bar Recipes...Happy 4th!
posted on 7/3/12 11:44 pm
First I experimented making muffins, then I tried to do cookies... Lo and behold, the cookie bar seems to be the way to go.  I have gotten some really great results with the current recipes, and am happy to share what has worked for me so far.  Each bar has at least 10 - 15 grams of protein, is moderately low carb, and around 200 calories (I cut my bars into 16ths so these numbers correspond with that).  The texture of these cookie bars will be hardier than a delicate cookie, but the taste is fabulous and 1 (or sometimes a half) bar will fill up those itty bitty tummies!  There is room for you to tailor the recipes towards your own needs, but the taste may be different.

Basic Recipe (a template of sorts)

1 1/4 c low carb vanilla whey protein powder
1 c coconut flour (can substitute almond flour - will have a nutty taste)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

2 sticks butter, slightly melted
2 c splenda (can use less or different sweetener if desired)
1 TBS vanilla extract (substitute French vanilla for variation)
1 ½ tsp almond extract (substitute lemon extract for lemon cookies)
4 eggs

1 1/2 c butterscotch chips (or blueberries, or whatever you like, etc)(optional)

PreHeat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix dry ingredients together (protein powder, coconut/almond flour, baking soda, and salt) then set aside.  Mix butter and sweetener together with mixer, then add extract(s), and eggs (1 at a time) in a separate larger bowl.  Add dry ingredients to batter, then add chips or berries (optional).  Pour into a greased 9 X 13 pan (I use my glass Pyrex one).  Bake 15 - 20 minutes on bottom rack, then 10 - 15 minutes on top rack of oven.  Check doneness with a toothpick, but don't wait to take out when dry (they will be too dry).  Let cool and cut into bars.  You can freeze some for later too.

My favorite recipe so far is the Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

1 ¼ c Vanilla Protein Powder
1 c coconut flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt  

2 sticks butter, slightly melted
¾ c splenda
¾ c brown sugar splenda
2 TBS vanilla
4 eggs  

1 ½ c chocolate chips (you can try a chocolate bar with high content of chocolate like Lindt bars, for lower carb - just grind the bar after it has been in the fridge for an hour).

Use directions listed above...

Here are the ones for Peanut Butter Cookie, and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Peanut Butter  
1 ¼ c Vanilla Protein Powder
1 c Almond Flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt  

1 stick butter, slightly melted
1 c peanut butter
¾  c splenda
¾  c brown sugar splenda
1 TBS vanilla
3 eggs

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie  
1 ¼ c chocolate protein powder
1 c almond flour (can substitute some or all flour with PB2 chocolate flavor)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt  

2 sticks butter, slightly melted
1 c peanut butter
1 c splenda
1 c brown sugar splenda 
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs

1 1/4 c chocolate chips (again, you can use an 85% chocolate bar, like Lindt, for a lower carb "chip")

Hope everyone has a great July 4th Independence Day!


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