tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58706144064295733032024-09-19T05:12:54.054-07:00Information, news, tips and guide to Weight Loss Surgery. Overview of obesity, Lap-Band Surgery, gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding, cost, insurance, and weight loss results.Radkenzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14995205166883473818noreply@blogger.comBlogger579125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5870614406429573303.post-69393671399666875332013-05-07T18:23:00.000-07:002013-05-07T18:23:56.720-07:00

This is the first in a new series called "I'm a Bariatric Foodie and..." focusing in on Foodies who are doing unique things to make their lifestyles work! If you would like to be considered for this series, email me at bariatricfoodie@yahoo.com Hi, my name is Stephanie. I am a Bariatric Foodie and… living a Gluten-free and dairy-free lifestyle! (Did your jaw just hit the floor thinking

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So first I say I am doing a poverty eating challenge, living off $1.50 of food a day for five days. Then I post four days of reports for that and then…disappear. "What up with that, Nik????" Yes, that is very me. But this time it wasn’t. I live in Maryland and you might have heard we had severe storms late last week. While I did not lose my power (although everyone in my immediate family

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I have a low-carb pancake recipe on the blog already but I actually switched to using this recipe. Why? Well low-carb is good. But high protein is better!!! This one does require a special purpose - Atkins Baking Mix. In addition to getting it online it is also available in some Vitamin Shoppe stores. While I don't usually insist on certain ingredients, without this one 

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Hi Foodies, Life has been a bit hectic lately. I’ve been setting up the new “Foodie headquarters”, trying DESPERATELY to not own the house I owned before I moved to this house and trying to get two children ready to go off to two different summer locations. BUT…you all are always in my mind. Today, I’d like to address a question I get fairly often. Pre-ops email me all the time to ask in

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Yeah, I MAY have just licked my screen and...it MAY have tasted just a wee bit nasty. BUT this food looks delicious! So this is me admittedly putting the cart before the horse a little bit. I think I am the only healthy eating blog that does not feature a no-noodle lasagna recipe. Mexican lasagna? Yes. No-noodle (which subs zucchini generally for noodles), no. And it was precisely because

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Hello, Foodie Nation! My name is Hillery and I am 11-months post-op from RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery and I’m pleased to be your Foodie Fitness Correspondent. Admittedly, I am NOT a professional trainer or exercise physiologist (I don’t even play one on TV) but I am an enthusiast who is willing to share my experiences so far and even try some new things to help you keep it fresh with your

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Did you like yourself a Wendy's Frosty pre-op? I did. It was a little different than a milkshake. Thicker, more ice. It could hold a spoon HOSTAGE! Yeah...the Frosty is nice. But we're not living like that anymore! But did you know you can achieve that same effect with your protein shake? Yep! And I'm going to tell you how. Let's do this! Nik's "Super Chill" Method of Blending

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Nik's Southwestern Scramble In my family we have a tradition of waking up early on Christmas morning, opening gifts, and then enjoying a nice breakfast together as a family. I know that is pretty common in most families. You want a delicious meal for your family that won't blow YOUR plan, but how to do that without lots of work and mess? We've got your back! Nik and I love coming up with

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Please note these are from the 2011 Survival Kit. Mocha Cheesecake is NOT an offering this year! Do the holidays scare you? Perhaps you’re afraid that: You won’t be able to enjoy your favorite holiday dishes You WILL be able to enjoy your favorite holiday dishes You’ll lose control or get stuck in an awkward situation with friends and family Bariatric Foodie is here to help with the

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Apparently it is World Egg Day. (No, really, look it up for yourself if you don't believe me!) Anyone who has read this blog awhile knows I LOVE eggs. I was so thankful I could tolerate them. So in honor of World Egg Day here are my top 3 fave BF egg recipes! Mexican Egg Casserole Some people make quiches. I make egg casseroles. The difference? Quiches imply a certain lightness, airyness

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(Previously on Bariatric Foodie...Nik told us alllllll about the Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Kit, which contains the BEST of BF's holiday recipes, survival tips & tricks plus two yummy protein shake sample kits. Then we all went to the "Shop BF!" link and scored one for ourselves, riiiiiight? No, well that can easily be rectified by clicking here! Now...moving on...) Maaaaan, can I

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Best ways to lose weight overview A lot of people wanted to know the best ways to lose weight. Few of those people uses diet pills for which they think it is the most efficient way. If you’re one of those people expect side effects during using those pills. And then you try eating only twice a day or worst once. Wake up! Losing weight is not about the food you eat, your way of diet is a

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What exactly is a Low-Carb Diet? The Low-Carbohydrate Food plan minimizes your caloric intake of carbohydrates for example fruits, starches and grains, replacing them with higher amounts of fats and proteins. There are lots of different versions of this diet, every with especially designed limitations and suggestions on the styles and quantities of carbohydrates

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Extra weight reduction surgical treatment method is in fact a solution for overweight and overweight people. It offers them an opportunity to get rid of collected undesired unwanted fat from bothersome areas of our bodies. Although some market industry experts suggest nutritious foods approach with low-carbohydrates and bodily pursuits for the duration of the working day, others advise

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My Foodie friend Alethea sent me this photo. She tried the protein pumpkin pie recipe from the holiday recipe book and it was a huge hit - even with the kids! Well, this weekend certainly was productive! Everyone who ordered their Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Kit by October 31, your Kits are going out this week! Now I'd like to draw your attention to two other things. If you

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Not long ago, I held an informal webinar for a few merciful adventurous Foodies to help me test out new webinar software (more on that in a moment). I called it "Pimp My Recipe" and invited folks to bring recipes they wanted to make WLS-friendly.Now I consider myself a pretty experienced Foodie but there are a few dishes I've never tried before and thus look to you guys to help make it over. Such

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So we survived Hurricane Sandy!!! Yay!Not that I had any doubts. But still, I'm grateful my house wasn't damaged, my electricity stayed on. I'm at home today as the mayor has asked us not to drive until crews get the roads clear.So I thought this would be the PERFECT opportunity to share this neat recipe I've been making. I can't claim to be the inventor of this but I honestly can't remember

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This is my Sweet (and Salty!) Potato Casserole.It was a big hit at both the Baltimore and Pittsburgh Bariatric Foodie Holiday Food Tastings. (If you were at either and agree - holler!)But this casserole is keeping a secret. And no, that secret is not that it has added protein (although it does).Those who are in possession of the Bariatric Foodie Holiday Survival Guide (sold by itself AND as part

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For those of you who are excited about this recipe, you have my girl Hillery to thank (yes, Hillery, your Foodie Fitness Correspondent). One day she graciously agreed to help me mow through style La Petite Diva's hair and she was cooking this. And me being the person I am, I have stalked her for the recipe ever since.Here is the recipe she used. But before you go there, please heed the following

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Hey, Foodies.Today's recipe, WLS-friendly Indian-style Creamed Spinach, is coming. I promise! Lookit:But for right now I want to get serious for a moment. For those of us on the eastern seaboard Hurricane Sandy is headed our way. And we've seen what hurricanes can do. Here in Baltimore, my biggest concern is electrical outages. Last summer we had a derecho (I'd never heard the term before but

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Hey Foodies! Quick programming note.Two of my "Trick or Chike" giveaway winners didn't claim their prizes in the allotted time so I had to redraw!So congratulations now go out to:Melissa MonahanWendy ElliottCongratulations! You just scored yourselves a Chike variety pack containing: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Bliss, Banana Magic, Orange Creme and Protein Iced Coffee!Please email me at

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While it’s true that eating just about any food (in a large quantity) can result in an increase in body fat, some foods can actually help you to burn fat or to reduce the amount of fat your body stores. Fat Burning Foods Overview The general consensus among many people is that the only way to burn fat is through physical activity (i.e. by burning more calories than you take on), as too many

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This is actually a two-fer. By accident of, of course. This post was supposed to just be about the Twix shake. Cuz it's almost Halloween. And I promised yummy recipes!But here's what had happened.I had one little portion of sugar-free caramel syrup left. I put it on the counter so I could photo the recipe. Well, while I was out my kids, motivated from my last rant about them walking by trash

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Wow! I learned a good lesson this giveaway. If I make things simple, you guys really respond! (Duh.)That being said there were more than 700 entries to this contest! You guys rocked it! And here are the winners. Just a reminder, that the three winners each receive a sample pack of Chike protein which includes the following flavors: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Bliss, Banana Magic, Strawberry Burst,

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I just want you all to know...I have been trying to crack the code on candy corn flavored stuff for YEARS. I'm not super passionate about it myself. I'm not one of those "CANDY CORN" people. (You know what I'm talking about. It's that person whose eyes get all round like saucers when they see candy corn.) In my former life I was more like "Oh? Candy corn. Groovy." And if I felt like it I'd take

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