What I eat/ 8 weeks post gastric bypass

Posted on March 17th, 2011 by admin in diet after gastric bypass | 7 Comments »

0 What I eat/ 8 weeks post gastric bypassLife after gastric bypass at 8 weeks post op. Recorded on February 10, 2011 using a Flip Video camcorder.

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Nov. 2009 Healthcare: Care of the Bariatric Patient

Posted on September 14th, 2010 by admin in bariatric treatment center | No Comments »

2 Nov. 2009 Healthcare: Care of the Bariatric PatientIn the activity The Nursing Assistant and Bariatric Care (EDA 432-0176), you were introduced to the person of size and physical and psychosocial factors and issues that contribute to and result from being obese, morbidly obese, and super obese. You were also introduced to special environmental and equipment needs. This activity introduces you to providing hands-on-care with activities of daily living, moving the patient, and providing postoperative care and making observations of those having weight loss surgery.

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Greek Chicken Salad – Cooking after Gastric Bypass

Posted on August 2nd, 2010 by admin in diet after gastric bypass | 11 Comments »

2 Greek Chicken Salad   Cooking after Gastric BypassGreek Chicken Salad

1 pound chicken breast (or shirmp/protein of choice; tofu, white beans, pork loin)
2-3 tbsp Greek Seasoning (more or less depending on your preference)
2 tbsp EVOO
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced into about 1/2 inch half moons
8 oz grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 small can kalamata olives, drained
1/2 c crumbled reduced fat fetta cheese
1/2-3/4 c Greek Vinaigrette
Fresh spinach
And/or whole wheat pasta, cooked according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 400. Generously drizzle and brush EVOO over chicken breast on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, prepared with cooking spray. Liberally sprinkle Greek seasoning over breasts. Bake for 18-20 mins, until juices run clear. Allow to cool before dicing.

Mix everything in a large bowl, except fetta. Carefully incorporate fetta into salad.

Cover and refirgerate for several hours. The longer it sits, the better.
Serve on a bed of spinach, or pasta. Feel free to alter measurements to suit your taste.

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Cabbage Patch Soup – Cooking after Gastric Bypass

Posted on June 9th, 2010 by admin in bariatric gastric bypass | 15 Comments »

2 Cabbage Patch Soup   Cooking after Gastric BypassCabbage Patch Soup

1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 cup each:
Chopped celery, chopped onions, chopped carrots
chopped green bell pepper
2 cups cubed potatoes
3 cups sliced/chopped napa cabbage
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 6oz can tomato paste
3-5 cups low sodium beef broth
1 bay leaf
1-1 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste

Brown beef, drain if needed. Cook celery, onions, carrots, green pepper and garlic in olive oil until soft- about 3-4 mins. Add all ingredients, except cabbage. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 mins. Add cabbage, cover and cook for about 10 more mins. Remove bay leaf before serving.

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Q&A – TOPICS: Hair loss, Vitamins, Exercise, Excess Skin

Posted on June 1st, 2010 by admin in new weight loss surgery | 25 Comments »

2 Q&A   TOPICS:  Hair loss, Vitamins, Exercise, Excess SkinHey Hey People! Here are some helpful links:

Coromega Products on Ebay:

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GNC Liquid B-Complex:

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2133504&cp=&sr=1&kw=b+complex&origkw=b+complex&parentPage=search

Bariatric Advantage Vitamins:

http://www.bariatricadvantage.com

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