jazzaie
my 5 year anniversary coming up in two weeks !
Jan 12, 2009
A year since I last post, I weigh 145 pounds, my health is good, I am still doing just fine, five years since my surgery .God is Good !
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my journey
Feb 04, 2008
Dec 17th
I have been approve for surgery.. after my second appeal letter. My surgery date is January 28th, I am so excited I cant wait.. also feeling a bit nervous.
January 14th
My Surgery is exactly two weeks away, I am feeling all these different emotions, going through the anxiety is driving crazy.. One minute I’m up the next I’m down, I can’t sleep. I am counting down the days…..I’ve decided to try reading books by one of my favorite author this is helping a bit..
January 15th
I had my Pre Operative Visit today. It went ok, My pre surgery appointment is on Thursday Jan 22nd
January 20th
Today I had my visit with the Dietician, it was very informative
January 27th
Tomorrow is my Surgery date, BUT.....I am feeling sooooooo nervous, I am feeling like I might not make it through this surgery, I need some encouragement from my amos family and friends. I don’t post often but I am at this site everyday reading other posts..... Please say a prayer for me. I would like to thank all those who were helpful to me in the past, all those who responded when I post questions. Thanks for everything.. You’ve been great!! This site has been a tremendous help to me. Thank You!
Jan 31st
Home from surgery yesterday, very sore, I feel like I got hit by a truck... Thank God I made it!
Feb10th
I had my first post op visit today.. lost 17 lbs so far !
March 11th
I had an appointment with Dr. Gersin today. Everything is fine. Down 30+ lbs
April 29th – Down 57 pounds Three Months post op visit with Dr. Gersin.. I’ve started the hair loss process hope it won’t last long, finding it hard to get all my proteins in.
Here is a protein list I got off the internet
Food serving Protein grams
Almonds 1 Cup 26g protein
Cashew nuts 1 Cup 15g protein
Eggs 2 Medium 12g protein
Egg whites 2 Medium 7g protein
Bass fish 8 oz 43g protein
Chicken breast 8 oz 40g protein
Cod fish 8 oz 38g protein
Cottage cheese 1 Cup 38g protein
Crabmeat 8 oz 34g protein
Duck 8 oz 36g protein
Flounder fish 8 oz 36g protein
Garbanzo beans 1 cup 20g protein
Haddock fish 8 oz 40g protein
Halibut fish 8 oz 44g protein
Herring fish 8 oz 38g protein
Lamb chops 8 oz 33g protein
Lima beans 1 cup 16g protein
Liver 8 oz 40g protein
Lobster 8 oz 37g protein
Oysters 1 cup 25g protein
Peanuts 1 cup 60g protein
Pork ribs 8 oz 28g protein
Pumpkin seeds 1 cup 67g protein
Red Snapper 8 oz 45g protein
Salmon 8 oz 43g protein
Sesame seeds 1 cup 42g protein
Shrimp 8 oz 41g protein
Soybeans 1 cup 16g protein
Swordfish 8 oz 42g protein
T-Bone Steak 8 oz 30g protein
Trout 8 oz 46g protein
Tuna 8 oz 63g protein
Turkey 8 oz 44g protein
Veal 8 oz 43g protein
Walnuts 1 cup 21g protein
Yogurt 1 cup 9g protein
PROTEIN DRINK RECIPEES:...
Banana Smoothie- ½ cup banana, fat free NutraSweet sweetened yogurt, ½ cup non-fat milk, a dash of vanilla, 1 scoop of protein powder of choice.
Put ingredients in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Chocolate covered Cherry Shake- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 tsp of vanilla flavoring, 1 tbsp sugar-free cherry kool-aid 1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice.
Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend on high for 2 minutes. Then pour into an ice cream soda glass that has been chilled and garnish with a cherry!
Frozen Fruit Smoothie- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 4 fresh strawberries frozen and sliced, ½ cup fresh banana frozen and 1 scoop of vanilla or strawberry protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Orange Creamsicle- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 packed of artificial sweetener, 2 tbsp frozen unsweetened orange juice, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Blend on high for 2 minutes.
Orange Julius- 8oz non-fat plain yogurt, 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate, ½ cups skim milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 scoops protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Pina colada shake- 8oz can refrigerate dole pineapple in natural unsweetened juices, 1 tsp of coconut flavoring, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 packed artificial sweetener, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder.
Combine in blender and blend for 2 minutes on high.
Tropical breakfast drink- 1 cup fresh cut-up strawberries, 8 oz pineapple chunks in natural juice, 1 fresh banana, ½ cup healthy choice cholesterol free egg product, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder of choice.
Blend with ice until smooth 1 serving
Turtle Shake- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 tsp pecan flavoring, 2 tbsp fat-free and sugar free caramel ice cream sauce of apple dip, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice.
Blend on high for 2 minutes
Wake-up shake- 1 Small banana, ¾ cup skim milk, ½ cup non-fat sugar free strawberry yogurt, ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give a frozen smoothie consistency.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Mix one serving of vanilla protein according to directions. Then, add three tablespoons of Jell-O's no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
Chocolate Banana Crunch
Mix one serving of chocolate protein powder according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.
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mixed in with sugar free pudding for a variety to your protein intake.
7/22/04
Today I had my sixt Months post op visit with Dr. Gersin, I had blood work done. I am down 72lbs so far. Results from the blood work shows everything is fine.
7/30/04
Down 75lbs
I have had no troubles or complications in my recovery or post-op life. I am a happier and healthier person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. My attitude is GRATITUDE
My BMI is now 33.3
9/12/04
I am down 87 lbs
11/19/04
My weight is 184 lbs down 93 lbs
12/13/04
My weight is 180 pounds - down 97 lbs.. only three pounds to go to reach my personal goal (which is to loose 100 pounds)
Jan 3rd 05 I have lost 100 pounds I now weigh 177 pounds, I have reach my personal goal !!
October 28th
Current Weight is 175 pounds
Its been qite a while since I added any information to my profile.
October 7th 2006
Current weight 163 pounds.
Dec 28th 2006
I now weigh 155 pounds
February 4th 2008
weigh 145 pounds
I have been approve for surgery.. after my second appeal letter. My surgery date is January 28th, I am so excited I cant wait.. also feeling a bit nervous.
January 14th
My Surgery is exactly two weeks away, I am feeling all these different emotions, going through the anxiety is driving crazy.. One minute I’m up the next I’m down, I can’t sleep. I am counting down the days…..I’ve decided to try reading books by one of my favorite author this is helping a bit..
January 15th
I had my Pre Operative Visit today. It went ok, My pre surgery appointment is on Thursday Jan 22nd
January 20th
Today I had my visit with the Dietician, it was very informative
January 27th
Tomorrow is my Surgery date, BUT.....I am feeling sooooooo nervous, I am feeling like I might not make it through this surgery, I need some encouragement from my amos family and friends. I don’t post often but I am at this site everyday reading other posts..... Please say a prayer for me. I would like to thank all those who were helpful to me in the past, all those who responded when I post questions. Thanks for everything.. You’ve been great!! This site has been a tremendous help to me. Thank You!
Jan 31st
Home from surgery yesterday, very sore, I feel like I got hit by a truck... Thank God I made it!
Feb10th
I had my first post op visit today.. lost 17 lbs so far !
March 11th
I had an appointment with Dr. Gersin today. Everything is fine. Down 30+ lbs
April 29th – Down 57 pounds Three Months post op visit with Dr. Gersin.. I’ve started the hair loss process hope it won’t last long, finding it hard to get all my proteins in.
Here is a protein list I got off the internet
Food serving Protein grams
Almonds 1 Cup 26g protein
Cashew nuts 1 Cup 15g protein
Eggs 2 Medium 12g protein
Egg whites 2 Medium 7g protein
Bass fish 8 oz 43g protein
Chicken breast 8 oz 40g protein
Cod fish 8 oz 38g protein
Cottage cheese 1 Cup 38g protein
Crabmeat 8 oz 34g protein
Duck 8 oz 36g protein
Flounder fish 8 oz 36g protein
Garbanzo beans 1 cup 20g protein
Haddock fish 8 oz 40g protein
Halibut fish 8 oz 44g protein
Herring fish 8 oz 38g protein
Lamb chops 8 oz 33g protein
Lima beans 1 cup 16g protein
Liver 8 oz 40g protein
Lobster 8 oz 37g protein
Oysters 1 cup 25g protein
Peanuts 1 cup 60g protein
Pork ribs 8 oz 28g protein
Pumpkin seeds 1 cup 67g protein
Red Snapper 8 oz 45g protein
Salmon 8 oz 43g protein
Sesame seeds 1 cup 42g protein
Shrimp 8 oz 41g protein
Soybeans 1 cup 16g protein
Swordfish 8 oz 42g protein
T-Bone Steak 8 oz 30g protein
Trout 8 oz 46g protein
Tuna 8 oz 63g protein
Turkey 8 oz 44g protein
Veal 8 oz 43g protein
Walnuts 1 cup 21g protein
Yogurt 1 cup 9g protein
PROTEIN DRINK RECIPEES:...
Banana Smoothie- ½ cup banana, fat free NutraSweet sweetened yogurt, ½ cup non-fat milk, a dash of vanilla, 1 scoop of protein powder of choice.
Put ingredients in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Chocolate covered Cherry Shake- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 tsp of vanilla flavoring, 1 tbsp sugar-free cherry kool-aid 1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice.
Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend on high for 2 minutes. Then pour into an ice cream soda glass that has been chilled and garnish with a cherry!
Frozen Fruit Smoothie- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 4 fresh strawberries frozen and sliced, ½ cup fresh banana frozen and 1 scoop of vanilla or strawberry protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Orange Creamsicle- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, ½ tsp vanilla, 1 packed of artificial sweetener, 2 tbsp frozen unsweetened orange juice, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Blend on high for 2 minutes.
Orange Julius- 8oz non-fat plain yogurt, 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate, ½ cups skim milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 scoops protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice to give it a frozen smoothie consistency.
Pina colada shake- 8oz can refrigerate dole pineapple in natural unsweetened juices, 1 tsp of coconut flavoring, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 packed artificial sweetener, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder.
Combine in blender and blend for 2 minutes on high.
Tropical breakfast drink- 1 cup fresh cut-up strawberries, 8 oz pineapple chunks in natural juice, 1 fresh banana, ½ cup healthy choice cholesterol free egg product, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder of choice.
Blend with ice until smooth 1 serving
Turtle Shake- ½ cup cold water, ½ cup crushed ice, 1 tsp pecan flavoring, 2 tbsp fat-free and sugar free caramel ice cream sauce of apple dip, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice.
Blend on high for 2 minutes
Wake-up shake- 1 Small banana, ¾ cup skim milk, ½ cup non-fat sugar free strawberry yogurt, ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Put in blender, blend until smooth, add ice and blend to give a frozen smoothie consistency.
Strawberry Cheesecake
Mix one serving of vanilla protein according to directions. Then, add three tablespoons of Jell-O's no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
Chocolate Banana Crunch
Mix one serving of chocolate protein powder according to directions. Then, add one banana and three ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds. Then, add four low-fat chocolate wafers, blend at low speed for ten seconds, and server.
______________________________________________________________
mixed in with sugar free pudding for a variety to your protein intake.
7/22/04
Today I had my sixt Months post op visit with Dr. Gersin, I had blood work done. I am down 72lbs so far. Results from the blood work shows everything is fine.
7/30/04
Down 75lbs
I have had no troubles or complications in my recovery or post-op life. I am a happier and healthier person physically, emotionally, and spiritually. My attitude is GRATITUDE
My BMI is now 33.3
9/12/04
I am down 87 lbs
11/19/04
My weight is 184 lbs down 93 lbs
12/13/04
My weight is 180 pounds - down 97 lbs.. only three pounds to go to reach my personal goal (which is to loose 100 pounds)
Jan 3rd 05 I have lost 100 pounds I now weigh 177 pounds, I have reach my personal goal !!
October 28th
Current Weight is 175 pounds
Its been qite a while since I added any information to my profile.
October 7th 2006
Current weight 163 pounds.
Dec 28th 2006
I now weigh 155 pounds
February 4th 2008
weigh 145 pounds
About Me
Lithonia, GA
Location
24.1
BMI
Surgery
01/28/2004
Surgery Date
Sep 09, 2002
Member Since
