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The Mini Italian Meatloaf is simple I mix equal parts ground beef, sweet italian sausage and hot italian sausage. To that I add dried italian herbs, i jar of narinated mushrooms rough chopped) and sliced green olives w/ pimento. then 1 cup your favorite pasta sauce and 2 eggs. I measure out 4.5 oz protions into mini loaf pans and or muffin pans. Heat the oven to 375. I cook them until they are 160 degrees inside. While hot I sprinkle grated ramano and or parmasen cheese on the tops.

Ok the Italian meat role is known as a Braciole (Bra jall) . This is my Grandma'a recipe.

Flat think cuts of steak
Parmasian
garlic powder
genoa salami
parsley and or italian seasoning
Mustard
Marinara jarred or home made
salt and pepper
Olive oil
Garlic Powder
Toothpicks

You can either get an inexspensive cut and pound it out or get thin cut ribeye.

Lay out the steak
Put a pan on with olive oil in it bring it to med heat
In a sauce pan warm you marinara. Get it to a simmert.
season both sides with salt, and pepper. I don't use salt
put a thin layer of mustard on one side of each steak.
Sprinkle on italian seasoning and garlic powder
Put a layer of the Genoa Salami on the steak. (add as little or as much as you want.)
sprinkle on grated parmasean cheese.
Roll the whole steak. (Using a tooth pick to hold it together)
Brown on all sides of the Braciole in the fry pan.
When browned put all Braciole in the sauce to simmer.
After 20 mins or so you can serve or put away to eat later

My grandma Irene DiPasquali would be thrilled for you to try it!

~ Jimmo

I am compiling a list of WLS food that will keep in a pantry. This will be my Emergency Kit for Hurricane Season. Here are the items that were suggested by my friends on the WETEO thread. I will put them in 2 catagories for now because I am not allowed carbs, nuts or protein bars. When I am I will add the second list.

Proteins and Veggies (Low Carb):

-Lots of water!!
- Cans of Tuna
    - Flavored pouches or cans like, Lemon pepper and Sweet and Spicy
    - Tuna salad kits not eating the crackers
- Cans of CHicken
    - Check for varieties
- Jacks Links Beef Jerky
- Protein powders mixed with a shaker cup and water
- No sugar added canned fruits
- canned veggies?? Green Beans and spinach??
- Shaker Cup
- Manual or battery scale for weighing food! No excuses to cheat or go off the regular food plan!


Items with carbs and protein bars and nuts:

- Nuts Low salt many varieties
- Canned soup Progresso and healty choice types
- High Protein pars
      - South Beach, Atkins, Oh Yeah, Etc.
- Sugar Free Peanut Butter

I will add to the list as I get new ideas and new suggestions.

Thanks for your ideas friends!!!!
 

Here is what I tried.

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 taco mix packet (I think I need at least 1/2 more packet)
2 eggs
1/2 cup rough diced mushrooms
1/2 cup rough diced onion
1 rough diced tomato
1/4 cup diced Garlic
1/2 jar of Salsa (I used Newmans Own Mango Salsa) Some of a certain WETEO's Home canned Salsa would be great!
I might dice fine one Jalapeno next time

Preheat Oven to 375

Mix the pork and beef

Mix in taco packet and 2 eggs

Add chopped Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic and Tomato and mix

Add the salsa and mix

I did all the mixing by hand

Put 4 oz prtions in Mini Loaf Pans and or Muffin Pans

Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until inner temp is 160 degrees

It made 10 approx. 3.5 oz Mini Loaves.

Enjoy and let me know if you make a positive adjustment!

I started the preop diet saturday. Had a full day at work saturday and did ok with the diet. Lets hope I can keep it up.

Things I learned so far:

Bad - Greek Yogurt. Had a reaction.

Good - Soy protein powder, soy milk, 1 serving any flavor sugar free jello tastes good!

Weird - Abdominal muscle cramps (charlie horses) 

Set up the card table ouy of view of the TV Bought a table cloth put candles on a dish. Going to buy a couple of placemats and a napkin holder.

Bought baby forks and spoons set of 2 of each.

Cleaning the condo. Purging all the clutter.

Need to try walking to and from work later this week.

Need to fix the peddle of the exercise bike.

Hopefully find out tomorrow if they can fix the surgery date problem.

Gonna get someone to take my pictures side and front.

I want to move the two big rooms around. I hope this will help with the feeling of a new life. 

I rode the stationary bike last night 30 minutes 7.5 miles 20 carbs 150+calories.

Breakfast: None ( I know I bought breakfast stuff today)

Snack: Water

Lunch: KFC 2 piece grilled chicken mashed and gravy and cole slaw. Ice tea


 

Jan 29 2009 I have been investigating the procedures as well as a practice and a hospital in my area.  My GP suggested the hospital as the best in South Florida for this.  I have been to the practice for an office visit and met the Nurses and office personnel.  I recieved there package of materials. I went back for a free consult to meet the doctor in that office who had my Insurance. He was up front and concise open to any questions or concerns. I left comfortable with the people and the practice. Last week Nurse Peggy called me and she faxed over what I need to provide them to submit to BCBS FL State PPO. I had an appointment with my GP Monday and she is getting all she has been asked for together. I have gotten my puliminologist appointment and have had my last sleep study sent to the WLS office. Tomorrow I call and check to see if everything has gotten there ok. If not I call the right office and move things along. At least the next few weeks are busy for me at work so I will be distracted.

I am quite new to this and am just getting my feat wet.  I have an aquaintence who is post op and offered to talk with me if I wnated.  In our first e-mail he suggested this site.  So here I am. My councelor passed away suddenly and I am just 3 weeks into work with a new councilor.  She has encouraged me to look for ways and people to seak out for advice and support this is my driving factor.