lojensen57

I'm a RN and needed to do this for my self. Had surgery 1/13/14 and down 35 pounds since Christmas. 60-70 to go

I found this great recipe for no carb bread and is really simple to make and tastes good!! Carb Free Cloud Bread recipe Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated 3 tablespoons whole milk cottage cheese or 3 tablespoons cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 (1 g) packet artificial sweetener Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 2 Separate the eggs very carefully, there must be no yolk in the white. 3 In one bowl, mix together the egg yolks, the 3 T. of Cottage Cheese OR Cream Cheese and the one packet of Sweetener until smooth. 4 In the other bowl add 1/4 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar to the whites and beat the whites on high speed until they are fluffy and form nice peaks. 5 Very carefully fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites until mixed, but try and not break down the fluffiness of the egg whites too much. 6 Spray two cookie sheets with Pam or other fat-free cooking spray. 7 With a large spoon, "scoop" the mixture into 10 even rounds on the sheets (about the size of the top-half of the McDonalds hamburger bun; roughly 3/4 inch thick and 4 to 5 inches across). 8 Bake on the middle rack. Here is when you have to watch them, because the cooking time the same on any two batches. It is somewhere around 1/2 hour, but it could be less or more. You just need to watch them until them become nice and golden brown (again, the color of a McDonalds bun). 9 Remove from the pans and cool on a rack or cutting board. 10 While warm they are crumbly and similar to cooked meringue - but don't let this fool you! Once completely cool, seal them in a ziplock storage baggie or a tupperware over night. They will totally change their consistency, to something much more like bread - a softer texture that is nice and chewy. If you do not like softer chewy bread, then eat them as they are, nice and crisp. 11 Since the sides that were facing the pan are perfectly flat, you use these to spread things on, or make sandwiches, or even as a burger bun! The choice is up to you, and you will be quite amazed at how much like a bun these really are! Read more: <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501?oc=linkback">http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501?oc=linkback</a>

you should consult with your nutritionist and/or diet paperwork from your hospital. I found this recipe called cloud bread and it really is good and easy to make. Can make sandwiches etc. Carb Free Cloud Bread 3 eggs, separated3 tablespoons whole milk cottage cheese or 3 tablespoons cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 (1 g) packet artificial sweetener Directions: 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees. 2 Separate the eggs very carefully, there must be no yolk in the white. 3 In one bowl, mix together the egg yolks, the 3 T. of Cottage Cheese OR Cream Cheese and the one packet of Sweetener until smooth. 4 In the other bowl add 1/4 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar to the whites and beat the whites on high speed until they are fluffy and form nice peaks. 5 Very carefully fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites until mixed, but try and not break down the fluffiness of the egg whites too much. 6 Spray two cookie sheets with Pam or other fat-free cooking spray. 7 With a large spoon, "scoop" the mixture into 10 even rounds on the sheets (about the size of the top-half of the McDonalds hamburger bun; roughly 3/4 inch thick and 4 to 5 inches across). 8 Bake on the middle rack. Here is when you have to watch them, because the cooking time the same on any two batches. It is somewhere around 1/2 hour, but it could be less or more. You just need to watch them until them become nice and golden brown (again, the color of a McDonalds bun). 9 Remove from the pans and cool on a rack or cutting board. 10 While warm they are crumbly and similar to cooked meringue - but don't let this fool you! Once completely cool, seal them in a ziplock storage baggie or a tupperware over night. They will totally change their consistency, to something much more like bread - a softer texture that is nice and chewy. If you do not like softer chewy bread, then eat them as they are, nice and crisp. 11 Since the sides that were facing the pan are perfectly flat, you use these to spread things on, or make sandwiches, or even as a burger bun! The choice is up to you, and you will be quite amazed at how much like a bun these really are! Read more: <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501?oc=linkback">http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501?oc=linkback</a>

I was walking down the diabetic road, have sleep apnea,get tired climbing one flight of stairs, Blood pressure creeping up, difficult taking care of some basic needs, tried almost every diet out there spending thousands of dollars only to lose weight and gain it back plus. I want to keep up with my grandson and to be around when he graduates (he is 4). I want to enjoy my life and live longer! Had the gastric sleeve on 1/13/14 and glad I did. I did it for myself.

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on 1/13/14 in Billings MT. Stayed one night then went home. I had little to no pain and feel great. I will return to work on Monday. Just finishing my week of a full liquid diet then on to puree! Actually I can hardly wait.. My loss since before Christmas is 30 pounds!! 70 to go . Any words of wisdom welcome. food ideas on a puree diet?

Forgot to add- doing a lot of walking, around 7000 steps per day and I can only do treadmill at the gym for now. I see the surgeon again in 3 weeks. I go back to work on Monday = I work at a computer, can hardly wait because going stir crazy at home.

I had my sleeve on 1/13/14 and feel great. I am 56 married with 2 adult daughters. Since Christmas I have lost 30 pounds!! Looking forward to starting puree foods!

Good luck! I had mine on 1/13/14 and feel great! I had little to no pain. Since 1/13 I have lost 18 pounds! Not hungry really. Remember to stay hydrated!

I will add.. My grandson thinking that I am going to have a baby