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Just to let you know, there are some problems with the new site that are causing the words to merge together.   Yes, Ira and I both have issues with typing at times but it is not usually as bad as this appears!  We have notified OH.

Why did we post the pic?   Because Ira took a picture of me that I could not believe.   The pic of me in purple is the latest and greatest!   Feel free to add an album of your pics if nothing more so you can see what you don't see in the mirror>

While we are having group meetings once a month, we are hoping to make this on-line group a homebase for people to catch up on what is happening to others in the group, verify meeting dates and times, etc.

If you have anything to post, please feel free to do so.  Ira and I are working hard to keep information up to date.  If your surgeon is coming to our area for a information seminar, please let us know that as well.   We would like to be a resource for pre-op patients to get information as well.

Ira has started a new group called It Takes a Village to help provide resources and support for the support people.   If you are interested in the group, send Ira a message!

If at anytime you have any questions or want information covered, please let us know.   We are here to do what we can in support of you!

Ira been such a cheerleader and support for me through out this process.   He attends doctor's appointments and support groups with me.   He knows this is something we are doing together.   Sure I could probably do it without him but he makes the road much easier!

If you find that your support person needs a burst of energy or support for themselves, please have them use Ira as a resource.   He has a unique perspective in that he is being trained as I have in the types of surgeries and nutrition but he is seeing it from the outside.

He knows my struggles and he helps me get back on track.   Every day he tells me I am beautiful, even though I see things sagging more.   He has been patient and understanding...He is a great example of what a support system should be...that is not to say he is perfect but he is running real close!  

He is as dedicated to seeing us all succeed as we are.   Don't hesitate to contact him if you need another resource.

I guess I am going to have to stop this, but today Melissa came to meet me for lunch and she was wearing a size 20 business suit. As our daughter Elizabeth says "OMG", when she started she was in a 30-32. I still don't believe it. In other news from the front I will complete my support group leaders training on Saturday July 12. I am really excited for our group. Again congratulations to all of you as you continue to lose weight, this is a special journey, and you are all very special to me.

Ira

Sheena has started her two week prep for Lap Band Surgery with Dr Rehnke!   Congratulations and let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

Harold is having his Lap Band surgery with Dr. Murr!   Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.   Call us if you need us!   You and Debbie are off to an awesome new journey.   It is great that you can do this together!

Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. splenda
8 oz. cool whip 

Cooking Instructions:  Soften cream cheese. Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

*To Debbie for her 17lbs lost since surgery in June.
*To Harold for fighting the tough fight and getting insuarnce approval
*To Yolonda on her engagement
*To Chris for making it through her surgery and seeing that it does get better on the other side
*To Sheena for getting her approval and starting her Optifast next Tuesday

Keep celebrating the Non-Scale Victories along the way!  

All recipes I post are high protein/low carb for the purpose of helping others with their carb intake.   Unfortunately, I do not have a list in of the amount of carbs on everything so if you see something you think is questionable, please let me know!

As I post recipes, I am trying to type them in a dark purple font so they are easy to see.   I would also appreciate if you would take the time to comment on the recipes if you try making them.   Give them a rating.   Let us know what else you served with it or what changes you made to fit your family.

I really hope you enjoy this addition to the blog!

This is a very easy recipe that I use because it is easy to please the whole family...some don't eat ham, some no cheese, others just the chicken.    But everyone loves it.   Relatively inexpensive to fix and definately high protein low carb version.   For the family I serve it with rice.   For me I add a little extra spinach and skip the rice.

4 chicken cutlets (1 pound total; about 1/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 spinach leaves, trimmed
4 thin slices boiled ham (2 ounces)
3 ounces Swiss cheese coarsely grated (1 cup) or slices

*Preheat broiler. 
*Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
*Heat butter in a flameproof 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides.
*Sauté chicken in butter, without turning, until cooked through and undersides are golden, about 2-5 minutes based on thickness. 
*Remove from heat and turn chicken over, then top each cutlet with 2 spinach leaves, 1 slice ham (folding it to fit), and 1/4 cup cheese.
*Broil 3 inches from heat until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.