So...whats for dinner?
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Update on my gastric sleeve surgery. I got home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. I ended up staying an extra day due to post op headaches. My surgery went fine and I'm tolerating the liquid/soft protein diet well. I think I could tolerate more sustantial protein, but I can't do that until 2 weeks post op. I'm surprised that I'm feeling hungry. I didn't expect that this soon post op. I'm having more post op pain than I expected. The incision where the drain was reminds me that I had abdominal surgery, even though it was done laparoscopically. Probably won't be looking too closely at this topic for a while. Reading about all the food is kind of tough. I'll keep up with most of you on the other threads I read or on facebook.
Lynda
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Tonight is likely to be stuffed peppers.
I hit the send button too soon.
Hi Hauntie. Glad that you're out of the hospital and home.
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Hauntie: Glad you made it through the surgery ok and are on the mend. Think of how great you will look and feel in a few months!
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Hauntie, glad you are out of the hospital and adjusting. Eric, hat was awful about Sharon. Dumb people are always out there. BTW, my husband is a nuclear engineer as well. We lived in Newport News and worked at the shipyard for a few years. Much love
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Oh geez, Eric....
Apparently, rudeness and ignorance knows no bounds!!! Glad Sharon gave it to him.... So sorry that your daughter had to see how incredibly rude people can be....
Hauntie,
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Hauntie, glad your surgery is behind you, and you are at last home. You could probably use some good distractions during this period....got any engrossing books to read or movies to watch?
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Tazzy ( and all fellow beet lovers),
Add me to the list!!! Love then and for the first time 3 years running, I successfully grew them in my garden..... Everytime that I tried before, they grew a long, thin tap root but never developed a beet... Just lots of greens which, while really good, are not a beet.... Turns out my soil was difficient in nitrogen... Who knew?0 -
Eric, what a dummy! Geeze.
Hauntie, glad you're doing well.
Today went kayaking in the bay and the weather was so beautiful. we went way out and sat on rocks with our feet in the water. My friend used to be my co-worker, but quit and left me with all the work, but I still like her a lot. Next week maybe the cliff walk in Newport or swimming.
I'm waiting for Peapod to deliver. I was on a mission this weekend. Everything must be clean, so I'm having groceries delivered. I'm making refridgerator pickles and salmon chowder. (Guess I can't say I'm vegetarian anymore!) Dr. wants more protein. I will still be careful to make sure the animals are treated kindly, as best I can. Not too sure about that evaporated milk. Another idiot doctor told me that I would live 3-5 years 16 years ago for another condition that I've had since about 16. What an idiot. I feel fine. So I'm starting on a health kick. Will kayak more and when it gets cooler, I will get back to my personal trainor!
Salmon Corn Chowder
Sides: Serve with a colorful leafy green salad with cut-up vegetables such as carrots and peppers and a light dressing. Bread: A warm crusty loaf of whole grain bread is a perfect accompaniment. Dessert: Finish the meal with a couple of low fat cookies such as ginger snaps or fruit-filled sandwich cookie. Wine: Pair this hearty chowder with a white wine such as a Chardonnay.Ingredients:(check the box next to the ingredients you would like to add to your list):• 1lb Fresh salmon fillet • 1 15-oz can creamed corn • 1 15-oz can whole kernal corn no salt added (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn) • 2 cups evaporated skim milk • 2 Tbsp minced onion • Add All Ingredients
Steps:
Remove skin from salmon with a sharp knife. Coat skillet with oil or non-stick cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Place salmon in skillet. Cook salmon, flipping occasionally to an internal temperature of 145 degrees (about 10-15 minutes). While salmon is cooking, place the remainder of ingredients into a medium sized saucepan and heat on medium-high. Once fish is cooked, remove and flake. Add fish to chowder and serve.Seems simple enough. Attn Carrie!
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ok Hauntie.. i will have to find you on other threads.. what others?
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What the heck am I supposed to do with these 24 Quahogs my neighbors dug up today and just gave me? Can I stick them in the salmon chower I was going to make? But how??? They're in shells and the shells are closed
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i almost made salmon patties tonite.. with a high quality canned salmon they can be very good, ....
but i freaked out about the kids helping out and always having to cook, so my son grilled some chicken breasts and i made some excellent rattatouille... with some rice on the side. (always good with butter and milk and sugar in the morning). (I am not on a diet).
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Bedo... how about a paella ?
Ham & cheese salad for me... hubby on his weekly pilgrimage to the golf course
Hope you are all doing OK and had a wonderful weekend.
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Lacey - August 12 sounds great! Unless that new baby makes an early arrival!
Hauntie - so glad you're out of the hospital and feeling pretty good. So, how about you give us an idea of what you are allowed to eat, and we can help you come up with some creative ideas? Just a thought...
Bedo - those quahogs will make clam cakes or clam chowder. You can do it!!!
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Eric - I'm glad that Sharon held her own against the idiot who was trying to send her to the men's room. Jeesh, you'd think he'd give her a little credit!
I am currently soaking my feet in front of the tv. I got a little lake sand under the skin of one of my blisters - not nice at all! So my feet are in cool water with some antibiotic soap. I think I need one of those home foot spa things! We did have a fabulous time today. DH did a great job with chicken and sausage, everyone brought something, Joyce and her DH came, and my chocolate banana cream trifle was a hit. And my son the poker player is back from Vegas and spending a few days with us. Phew! I'm going to take it easy tomorrow, I promise!
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Michelle, you should try soaking your feet in salt water. After the first sting, it doesn't hurt. It is a natural antibiotic, it always helps me if I scratch skeeter bites, etc. They heal better and quickly. And with my diabetes its important to heal quickly. Use as hot of water as you can stand. Am glad you had a good weekend visit.
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Oops! That Saturday is actually the 11th, which would be great, Michelle. Please take good care of those sanded blisters!!!
Yes, Bedo, if you aren't into assembling and frying clam cakes, chowder is what people make from quohogs. Didn't you make a nice chowder recently?
Your quohog "gift" reminds me of a time many years ago when a friend and I dug up tons of them and brought them back to the friend with whom we were staying for the weekend. She had no idea what to do with them and we thought we could treat/cook them like steamers. Not exactly!! They were like thick rubber bands....gross....we had to drag the pot back to a marsh and leave them for any wildlife takers.0 -
Moonflwr - I have diabetes, too, so these blisters are a bit of a concern as my WBC is a bit low because of the Xeloda. And also because of the Xeloda, hot water is a problem - the idea is to keep the feet cool, which is why I was in the lake yesterday. I should have put on a waterproof bandage before immersion, although they seem to be more "resistant" than waterproof. That's why I was soaking in coolish water with antibiotic soap. I was actually able to aim a bit of antibiotic cream inside the one that got the sand deposit.
Lacey - the 11th is just fine. I'll PM you my phone number so we can discuss the details. I'm looking forward to seeing you and meeting your DH!
I actually slept until 8:15 this morning, late for me. And my butt will spend a lot of time in a chair today. I'm a little tired after all the weekend entertaining. There's enough food in my fridge to sustain us for at least a couple days.0 -
Looking forward to my girlfriends get together starting tomorrow. It will be a nice break for me...I've been friends with these women for over 30 years and we still get together several times a year to enjoy each other's company. I still have my big red eye from my injection. I googled it and learned that it may take several weeks to go away...in the meantime it's causing me no discomfort...just ugly!
We watched the final episode of The Bachelorette last night where Emily made her decision to pick Jeff over Ari. This was probably the most genuinely sincere episode I've ever watched, and it was great to see a woman make an intelligent decision regarding her future when faced with two completely opposite types of men, both of whom whe was attracted to. She let the race car driver go and picked the more stable man who was on her wave length with regard to family and faith. A good choice I think for both Emily and her daughter. My BF and I both cried...we're such romantics!
Have a great Monday everyone!
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We took a trip to Eastern Washington this weekend. We planned on sleeping in our camper (and did) we didn't want to cook. Anyway, we went to this winery in Wenatchee that also had a restaurant. What a GREAT restaurant. I had scallops in a creamed cauliflower base that I sure wish I could get the recipe for. That was one of the best meals I think I've ever eaten in a restaurant - and it wasn't that pricey which was a very nice surprise. Plus, we drank some of the wine we purchased from the winery, and they didn't charge a corkage fee for their own wine... all in all a really great evening.
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Luv... glad you had a good time and can now rest up. Hope those feet soon get made for walking again !
Kaara... have oodles of fun with the girlfriends.
Gardengumby: sounds like a divine weekend and dinner.
Hope everyone else is doing good. Take care xx
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OK friends, put on your thinking caps. I need ideas. I have about 8 ears of cooked corn on the cob left over from the weekend. I need an idea that's not spicy (so no corn salsa, unfortunately), and no corn chowder (too hot for soup). I saw one recipe that had cooked corn, chopped tomato and bell pepper, a little red onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Any other ideas for some kind of salad or side dish? I also have left over grilled chicken. Something that combines the chicken with the corn would be genius.
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Michelle, I love corn salad. What I make is very similar to what you've already listed except for the balsamic vinegar. In addition to the other items you have listed I also add pinto beans, I like color, so I put in red bell pepper, and a touch of sweetness, so add - oh shoot, my memory just lost it - it's round and brown on the outside, white on the inside - a root... maybe somebody else can remember what it is... anyway, I also put in a little bit of grated orange zest, a VERY small amt of finely grated fresh ginger and a touch of orange juice (instead of the balsamic vinegar). I would think that diced up chicken would be great in it. Actually I think I'll try that next time I make it....
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Sorry, Luv, my brain was screaming corn chowder so loud, I couldn't think of anything.
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luvrving - I would do a salad with the leftover corn, any other vegs like cucumber and peppers and the red onion, tomato, maybe black beans, the chicken cut or shredded, some grated cheese or crumbled goat cheese, on top of romaine or field greens dressed with a vinaigrette - or creamy vinaigrette. Another option would be scalloped or au gratin corn, a green salad and the leftover grilled chicken.
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num - au gratin corn sounds delicious - I never thought of doing that.....
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gardengumby - jicama?
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SpecialK - you beat me to it...jicama was my thought, too. I think I have everything you mention for that salad - good idea. I had thought about adding some black beans.
Gardengumby - love the jicama idea and changing the acid to OJ.
I guess I'm going out to rescue DH from car troubles so I can make a quick grocery stop. It's hot so I'm sticking with something cool. Adding the chicken into the salad sounds like winner, winner, chicken dinner!
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Yay! I have been eating a lot of salads with added protein lately - it is hot in Florida so it is a great option!
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I have a funeral to go to tomorrow. It over three hours away, so I have to watch what I eat today. Probably going to take my lomotil, even though it not really a preventive, but I have to try something. Two of my brothers are going and driving, so I will have yo get them to stop if I need it. Id rather not need it. LOL so I will ne very careful, the salads sound great, but no go, or I'll go! LOL
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YES - jicama. Thank-you!!! I hate it when my brain just stops....
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moon - be careful with any high-fiber too, hate that you have to worry about this while traveling to something difficult on its own.
gardengumby - happens to all of us!
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