Recipes from Our Lap-Band Support Group

By admin on June 26, 2009 at 4:46 pm

We had a very eventful Lap-Band Support Group on June 25th.  A few people brought their own recipe’s to share with others on our blog and facebook group!!  I hope that everyone enjoys the new food for thought and continues to share their successes and challenges.  We are all in this journey together!

Pamela Thompson brought in two of her favorite recipes!

Lazy Day Potatoe Soup

• 3 cups diced uncooked potatoes
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 cups milk

Directions

Sauce pan: potatoes , celery, and onions Cove w/ water, cook until tender. Drain,
add milk and heat until hot add salt and pepper. Serves 4 people

Chicken Fajita Tortilla Soup

• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 packages chicken tenders, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
• 1 T coriander, a palm full
• 2 T chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 5-6 sprigs Salt and freshly ground peper
• 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1 large bell pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly slice
• 1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomotoes
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack or sharp white Cheddar
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 lime, diced
• 4 scallions, chopped
• handful of fresh cilantro leaves or fresh flat leaf parsley, choppped.

Directions

Heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium high heat.  Add chicken, begin to brown 4 min, add coriander, thyme , salt and pepper to taste, onions, bellpepper and jalapeno, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook 8-10 minutes stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and stock, heat through. Garnish as desired with avocado, scallions and cilantro or parsley.

Hot Chicken Salad recipe brought to us by Susan Phillips

• 2 cups cooked chicken- chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds-toasted
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 cup low fat mayonnaise ( not miracle whip)
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• 1 cup crushed potato chips
• 2 T grated onion

Directions

Mix all ingredients except for the chips and cheese. Put in lightly sprayed baking dish. Top with cheese then chips. Bake at 425 degrees about 15 minutes( until cheese melts)

Zucchini Casserole by Janice Garite

• 1 lb ground beef
• garlic powder to taste
• Drain, 2-3 zucchini dices med size
• 1 can diced petite tomatoes

Cook down

Brown rice ( according to package directions)
2 teaspoons of KNORR tomatoe with chicken.

Orange-Pineapple Delight

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Lose it!

By pkatekaru on February 17, 2009 at 12:42 pm

So… I was introduced to a great application on the Iphone, it’s called Lose it!. I have been using it for about 3 days now and believe it or not it is working very well for my lifestlye. I always have my phone with me and the application tool is soooo easy to use. Everything I am eating is listed under the search engine, this includes restaurants and many named brand products from the grocery store. One of the great things about it is that it analyzes all the food so you know how much protein,fat,carbohydrates, sodium and calories you have taken in for the day. It allows you to set goals and it will calculate your daily caloric needs and a specific date to reach your goal weight. It also has an exercise component on it. I found out I can burn more calories per hour by vaccuming instead of walking, who knew? The program is very streamlined and easy to use so I invite you to try it. I am told that Accountability is the number one indicator for successful weight loss. Stay tuned for my next blog to see how diligent I am about keeping the journal.
Your friend and bariatric nurse Pam

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WE ARE MOVING

By drdkim on October 20, 2008 at 9:01 am

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Just want to let everyone know we will be moving our office as of November 5th 2008.
We will be conveniently located in Colleyville across from Market Street off Grapevine Hwy (Hwy 26) in the Villages at Colleyville.

NEW ADDRESS:
35 Veranda Lane Ste 100
Colleyville, Texas 76034

We can still be reached by phone 817-285-8889
fax 817-285-0707

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Walk from Obesity

By drdkim on September 3, 2008 at 8:36 pm

The month of September will finally bring us a little cooler weather. What a great opportunity to start a walking program or increase the time spent outside enjoying our Texas outdoors.
I challenge all of you to sign up for the Walk from Obesity! You simply have to go to www.walkfromobesity.com and join our team. Jennifer Schwettmann ,our Physical Therapist is our captain. Please join Jennifer and myself in supporting “YOUR CAUSE”. I know this is your cause because you have invested much money, much emotion and much time improving your health and your life. Stand up and join the walk in support of all the patients and families that seek to improve their lives as well. We need to support the research in finding ways to help control and prevent childhood obesity. Morbid Obese Children are developing Adult diseases like diabetes. We are seeing younger and younger adults having heart attacks and requiring heart surgery….. Take the time to Sign up today. If you absolutely cannot spare one afternoon, September 27th, to support your cause or spend an afternoon with your fellow weight loss citizens of the Arlington/Fort Worth area then donate your money to your cause and we will walk for you! Go to www.walkfromobesity.com Donate to our team!
Your Friend
Pam Katekaru

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