Kristin07

Both of these recipes look yummy to me and i want to try them! So i thought I would share them with my fellow lucky 7's!!!! Tell me what you think i was just moved to mushys so im waiting a bit. Thanks! Creamy Squash Casserole 4 cups sliced yellow squash 1/2 cup chopped onion 35 buttery round crackers, crushed 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place squash and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in a small amount of Water. Cover, and cook until squash is tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well, and place in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, mix together cracker crumbs and cheese. Stir half of the cracker mixture into the cooked squash and onions. In a small bowl, mix together eggs and milk, then add to squash mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter, and season with salt and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cracker mixture, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. You may want to leave the crumbs off the top. They don't really get that crispy, especially after it sits for a while. One 15 1/2 oz can black Beans, drained and rinsed Cheesy Black Bean Burgers 1 lb. lean ground beef(90% or higher) or ground turkey breast 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Preheat grill to medium. Place the beans in a large bowl and mash with the back of a large spoon until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the beef, egg, cheese, bread crumbs and garlic powder and mix until well combined. Divide the beef mixture and shape into 8 patties. Place the patties on the grill and cook until no longer pink inside and an instant read thermometer registers at least 160 degrees F., about 4 minutes each side. Top with shredded lettuce and your favorite salso and enjoy!! Each patty 200 calories 21 g. Protein 8 g fat 11 g carb 8 g Fiber

Warm things seem to go down a lot easier for me I was banded about 8 days ago. They have sugar free hot chocolate! Other then that, crystal light, popsicles, jello, broth etc. I never drank plain water didnt sound very good to me for some reason.

I agree I was banded on the 19th and my port is very tender and sore. I cant wait to be able to not wake up when i roll over @ night!!!!

Hello everyong!!! Today is my surgery, I have to be @ the hospital by 9:30 and surgery is at 11:30. I cant wait... I just keep thinking today is the first day of the rest of my life!!! Thank you to everyone for the support and kind words!! I will let you all know how it goes! BYE!

My surgery is tomorrow and i think I am starting to freak out!!! LoL How did everyone feel when they came out of recovery? Or the first night?

Hey guys, I have my pre op with the surgeon tomorrow! I am so excited, does anyone have any sugestions for things i should ask tomorrow? I also have a preop apt on friday the 13th with the nurse at the hospital. What is that for ? Thanks guys!

Hello everyone!!! I was wondering my surgery date is July 19th and I was looking for suggestions on how to get ready? Any ideas, vitamins i should be taking, exercise, etc... please I need all the info I can get to keep me busy these next 10 days! Thank you everyone!!!

Hey everyone!!! I just got my surgery date this afternoon, its July 19th!!!! I am totaly freaking out I thought I had a month or two. Now I am really scared, only 13 days! Does anyone have any suggestions for the next 13 days to prep myself and my body for surgery? Thanks guys! I am so glad to be a lucky 7 in 07!!! 07 has ALWAYS been my number, hence the 07 after my name. haha Thank you all for the info!!!!

Does anyone know about how much Dr.Machado charges for the whole lapband surgery? My insurance pays 70% so im trying to figure out how much i am looking at. Thank you!!!

Looking good!! Keep the updates coming!

Its almost been 4 weeks since spydr has posted, whats going on? hmmm

I'm not sure her cost. I'm going here because it is where my insurance recomended. My consult is on May 29th So when i hear all the prices i will let you know!!!

Its so exciting to hear you are on your way! I hope to be soon! Good luck with everything!!

Good luck on everything!!! I cant wait to hear all about your journey!!

Hello everyone I also have PCOS and my Dr recomended the lapband surgery to me. She told me it would help with all the symptoms. I have my first consultation with the surgeon on Monday. I'm so excited. PCOS is such a vicous cycle I cant wait for all the symptoms to start going away. Does anyone have trouble taking the meds prescribed to PCOS patients once they have the lapband?

I have to tell you I heard the same thing from my mom. "Well if you ate like that or that little then you would lose weight without having to mess with your insides". I thought she would be more understand because she is also heavy. I was really upset because I felt like I needed her support. I decided that I was going to take her to the informational seminar so she can learn about it also. Hopefully all goes well!

Hello! I have Blue Shield ppo 750, and I looked up what they cover for Bariatric surgery and this is what it says. <LI type=square><LI type=square>Prior Authorization: Required These provider networks are available under your plan. Provider Network: Preferred Provider Copay: $250.00 plus 30.0000000000% Per Admission, after deductible is met. Copayment maximum applies. Applies to Deductible: Yes. Applies to Preferred Provider deductible I understnad the copay but what do they mean by 30% per admission after deductible is met? Does this mean i have to pay 30% of the surgery cost? Please let me know!!! Thanks you!!! :help:

How come u cant drink anything when you are at your "sweet spot" Just curious... trying to do all the research i can!

Hello everyone!! I am 26 and live in Sacramento California. My doctor recently talked to me about considering Lap Band Surgery, at first i freaked out a little and though "isnt that a bit over the top?" :omg: When my Dr said to me "have u considered WLS" I though "OMG I know im overweight but there are people out there far worse then me". Then I realized I weigh 291 pounds I am 5' 8 and that is extremly overweight. I have tried many diets probably since i was in about 6th grade I have struggled with my weight. I am active and I go to the gym and take classes I just have a problem with telling myself when to stop i guess.:speechles All the posts on here have really helped me understand this surgery. I know this isnt a magic surgery but I think combined with being active, working out, and really trying I can reach my goal! I know I am ready! I havent seen anyone on here from Sacramento but if there is can you PLEASE let me know some more information. ie: good dr's, support groups, insurance information. etc btw I have Blue Shield PPO 750 plan. My dr. said usually its fairly easy to get wls approved through them. :biggrin1: Anyone have experience in Ca with this? So if anyone has any more information please let me know!! I am so new to all of this I dont even know where to begin. (this board was a good start though!) Thank you for all being so open about this change in your life, it really helps people like me!!!!

Thanks so much for all the updates!! It really helps me know what to expect!!!

Thanks for all the info!

Can't wait to see the new pics!!!

Thanks guys for all the info!!! It helps a lot!

Ohh i also found this website! Thanks for all the info!

Thanks for all the info!! This site has been WONDERFULL!!!!