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I recall rumblings about a meet and greet in July and then never heard anything else. Does anyone know if one is scheduled for August? September? If so, where? when?
If not, is anyone interested in getting together?
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this is the link to the picture of the bread that i have up loaded
What are your favorite products?
Janet and Greta Chicken burgers - had them last night and loved them. Nice and moist and full of flavour. 200 calories and 22 grams of protein in a burger.They are pre cooked so hubby tossed them on the bbq but you can cook other ways. They are in the deli area.
http://janetandgreta.com/food-products/
Hubby buys the chicken breast in a can to make chicken salad when he is doing lower carb.
Premeire Ready to drink protein, Quick 30 grams of protein already mixed. Not as good as my click or mint cookie but still not bad. And easy.
Healthy choice fudgesicles. My sister brought some over and they were wicked good. TOO good. I don't think I can have them in the house .
I used to like the pre cooked bacon but lately I find I like the stuff at superstore better and get that stuff now.
Sandwich meat ... we buy the container that has ham, roast beef and turkey ( or is it chicken?) - works out to 1.27 a 100 grams. Good lunches for the kids.
We buy bread there ( 2 pack rye one goes in the freezer) not so much for me , but the kids. I know they sell sprouted grain breads there as well. I don't eat enough bread to make it worth it.
I buy my iron and b12 there as well. They also sell wellese liquid multi vitamins.
HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon
I don't know the brand that Sondra gets but I know that Myers drugs sells P28 bread which has 14 grams of protein in a slice and 130 calories.
I haven't tried it but a friend who is into body building uses it ...
Myers also sells a TON of gluten free foods and the walden farms calorie free sauces and dressing and syrups ( which personally I find disgusting - basically water and chemicals to make it taste like what it is supposed to - just my opinion) They also have protein powders and stuff like that.
HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon
What is the name of the double protein bread you found and where did you find it? I have yet to find anything close to those nutritional stats. Thanks!
Referred Dec/2011
Acceptance letter Jan 24/12
VSG MAY 22 DR. PONCE DE LEON MEXICO
7.5 months - 70 pounds!!!
Pretty good... I notice they don't tell you portion sizes or a range of what the calories ... I know a lot of nuts like higher calories during weight loss ( min 1200) and others suggest 600-800.
To me it has too much fruit ( or at least not specified how much or what type) I would suggest a lot of RNY patients would dump on a serving of some fruits ( grapes and bananas have a ton of sugar but berries have very little)
I personally would add more healthy fats and more veggies instead of the fruit ... but then again I'm not a fan of fruit in a big way .... I also had a huge issue with raw veggies for months and months. The salad ( especially during the day where I couldn't just crawl into a ball if it gave me gut death) wasn't a good idea until at least about 4-6 months out. I also had trouble eating enough protein if I ate too many veggies when I was new.
I think a lot of nutritionist ( assuming this was by a nut or was it a dr ) love low fat ... they really seem scared of it. To me it adds flavour, adds mouth feel, makes my meal more satisfying and filling. I remember how the low fat of the 80 s and 90s made us fatter and mean ( at least I hated them lol... was happier and smaller on atkins but never lasted for long enough..,,,
HW 295 lbs,CW 195, nuts goal-210, my goal 175 surgery date April 3 in Tijuana with Dr Ponce De Leon
thought i would post this here.all i did was copy and paste.i changed nothing in article
sondra
Many weight loss surgery patients are often frustrated and confused with what they should be eating. It is tough to eat under 1 cup of food and still fit in the necessary amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables.
What would the “perfect” day of eating for a patient with either gastric bypass or Lap-Band surgery look like? Of course, nobody eats perfectly and nobody wants to eat the same thing everyday. But having a template such as this can be a great resource for the new or struggling weight loss surgery patient.
“The Perfect Day”
Breakfast: High Protein Oatmeal with skim milk and fruit
Many bariatric surgery patients have a harder time eating solid food first thing in the morning. Oatmeal is arguably one of the best foods on earth. Consisting of nothing more than whole grain oats which are high in fiber and contain a small amount of protein, oatmeal starts your day off right with filling carbohydrates and lots of soluble fiber. Mix in a small amount of flavorless protein powder to increase the protein content (about 5 grams worth of protein). Add ¼ cup of calcium rich skim milk and a serving of cut up fruit on top for a great start to your day. Optional: 1 teaspoon brown sugar to sweeten. Note: stay away from instant oatmeal; we are talking the old-fashioned here.
Lunch: Mixed green salad with sliced grilled chicken and/or hard boiled eggs on top. Oil and vinegar or lemon juice for dressing.
Most bariatric surgery patients can tolerate lettuce and raw vegetables. It is always a challenge to get enough vegetables in each day. Lunch is a great time to load up on an easy salad. Add grilled chicken or eggs for protein and you have the “perfect” lunch.
Midafternoon snack: Low fat cottage cheese with fruit (mandarin oranges, pineapple, peaches). Low sodium V-8 juice
Cottage cheese is a nice consistency of food for a quick midafternoon snack. For the busy worker who doesn’t have ½ hour to eat, this would work good. It is low in fat and high in protein. Fruit is the perfect paring with cottage cheese and this is a great chance to get a serving of fruit in your day. Start it off with a V-8 juice for an extra vegetable serving.
Dinner: Wild Alaskan Salmon, steamed broccoli, black beans
Fish is easier to chew and tends to go down easier than other meats. We all know the health benefits of salmon. What is confusing is how to buy it. Farmed and wild salmon are usually the two choices. Wild salmon is always the best choice. It is higher in the heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids and has less toxic PCB’s (Polychlorinated Byphenols), which can be cancer causing. Eating fish 3 times per week is a must for any bariatric surgery patient. Taking an Omega-3 supplement is also a good idea. Ask your Dietitian to recommend some for you.
Broccoli adds another vegetable serving and a great one at that. Many call broccoli a miracle food for its many healthful benefits. Eating broccoli can lower your chance of having cancer due to its high percentage of phytochemicals (cancer fighting agents). This or any cruciferous vegetable is worth eating almost daily. Steaming it will allow the broccoli easier passage through your stoma without taking too many of those phytochemicals away via heat. Broccoli is low in calories but fills your pouch causing you to feel satisfied.
Finishing the meal with some black beans adds more cancer fighting opportunities for your body while providing an abundance of fiber for bowel health.
To sum up; this “perfect day” includes 3-4 servings of vegetables, 2 servings of fruit, 60 grams of protein, 25 grams of fiber, and very low sugar content. It is food that will fill up your pouch, keeping you satisfied for hours. Start here and make your adjustments each day with your meal planning.
Hi there
All the best and hopefully you'll start feeling good and please keep us posted
Thanks
Alvina
yup, that's pretty much standard. Mine is 1600 calories but the rest is the same...
Karen
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