Ampersand987
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About Ampersand987
- Sleeved or not sleeved:
- I have had a gastric sleeve.
- Biography:
- I am a 34 year old graduate student and have struggled with my weight since I was a child. I have thought about weight-loss surgery many times, but I have never had consistent medical care or income and thought it would never be an option for me.
A friend of the family went to Mexico earlier this year and had a sleeve done. She spent a lot of time researching her options and the surgeons, and her experience has been a total success. Now I have finally decided to take the plunge!
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- Arizona
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- Jen
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- Almanza
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- 2011-11-03
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"There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere."
Jane Austen~ Mansfield Park
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Awesome Breakfast ;-)
by Ampersand987 on 12-04-2011 at 11:21 AM
Okay, so I've discovered another awesome foodie creation! I was thinking "bread pudding"...I know, is there such a thing as a healthy one? Well, this is pretty darn close!
Last night I had another baking fit and made Bariatric Foodie's Chocolate "Thingamajiggee" Cupcakes (Bariatric Foodie: Nik's Chocolate "Thingamajigee" Protein Cupcakes). This morning I took a half of one cupcake, an egg, a dash of skim milk, and a few dried cranberries and voila! Here
One Month Surgiversary ;-)
by Ampersand987 on 12-03-2011 at 10:29 AM
Okay, so I'm officially 32 days out, but close enough! I hit the 35lb lost mark today and am really happy with my weight loss. Things are very stressful in my life at the moment (it's the last few weeks of the semester) and I haven't been getting in as much exercise as I should, but food and water are going well. I'm finally off soft foods and am finding I can eat pretty much anything (at least so far), which I'm also really happy about. My average meal is between 2 and 4 ounces, depending on
On the Spot Soft Food Recipe...Delish!
by Ampersand987 on 11-25-2011 at 02:30 PM
Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Salad, NUM! So tasty I had to share ;-)
2 ounces roast turkey breast
1 ounce nonfat greek yogurt
1 tablespoon mayo
1 tablespoon cranberry sauce
Blend in a food processor until desired consistency. Soooo yummy! It might be a bit too much for one serving (makes 4 ounces), but can be split into two or save leftovers for a snack ;-)
141 calories
7 carbs
18 grams protein
Thanksgiving and Family Drama
by Ampersand987 on 11-23-2011 at 02:48 PM
I am trying to prepare myself for tomorrow's food extravaganza, and it's making me a bit nervous. I will be exactly three weeks out from surgery and still on soft foods (which my mother knows and is kindly preparing some of her "soft food" acceptable recipes with low or no fat ingredients this year), but my bigger concern is everyone else. I don't want to make some big announcement but I know there will be a few people who will notice I'm not eating much (and it will be a small enough
Thanksgiving and Family Drama
by Ampersand987 on 11-23-2011 at 02:45 PM
I am trying to prepare myself for tomorrow's food extravaganza, and it's making me a bit nervous. I will be exactly three weeks out from surgery and still on soft foods (which my mother knows and is kindly preparing some of her "soft food" acceptable recipes with low or no fat ingredients this year), but my bigger concern is everyone else. I don't want to make some big announcement but I know there will be a few people who will notice I'm not eating much (and it will be a small enough
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