Hummingbird45
The Land of Cream & Butter...
Apr 01, 2009
Okay... So tomorrow I go for my first band-fill. I will admit that I have some trepidation about it but I'm more excited for what will follow (I'll eat less which = more weight loss). Having said all of that, I'm planning a trip home in a couple of weeks and I'm REALLY nervous about what I will be able to eat while there and scared for the prospect of something happening. I come from a LONG LINE of good cooks. These are women who can make anything taste heavenly (with just a dollop of heavy cream and a little bit (stick) of butter! There is ABSOLUTELY nothing healthy about the eating habits there. Everything is smothered or covered in cream, butter, and/or cheese. And, what is not smothered or covered is DEEP FRIED and has enough cholesterol to kill 2 generations.
I know what most of you are thinking... Just DON'T eat it. That is so much easier said than done. You see, I love southern cooking. I love the smell, the taste, the look, the anticipation, etc... Get my drift? I didn't get this fat for no reason. My Granny's dumplings are the best in the world (with a big slab of cornbread and just a bit of butter). My mother makes homemade sausage gravy with biscuits that just melt in your mouth. So good with honey from my dad's hives or mom's homemade jelly. So, therein lies my dilemma. I know I won't be able to eat this good food but it's going to be so hard being there. Maybe I should pack the things that I've become accustomed to eating so I'll know that I have what I need... 
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About Me
Orange, CA
Location
37.7
BMI
Surgery
02/17/2009
Surgery Date
Feb 22, 2009
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