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Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing   Weight Loss Surgery patients can never have enough options when it comes to flavor blends. The diet can get boring focusing on lean protein and vegetables without some KICK, some SPICE, some EXCITEMENT! Lemon may not sound like the most exciting flavor in the world…but oh my goodness…can it change EVERYTHING … Continue reading “Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing”

Frozen Peanut Butter Bites

Frozen Peanut Butter Bites WLS Friends….I’ll be honest. I love sweets. Oh, but I also I love salty. Chips or brownies…doesn’t matter.  The trick for me? Don’t have them around. Find better options and eventually I stop thinking of the poor options. Truly! If you’ve kept sugars and starches out of your diet for an … Continue reading “Frozen Peanut Butter Bites”

Product Review: Quest Vanilla Protein Powder

Product Review: Quest Vanilla Protein Powder   Name of Product:  Quest® Protein Powder (Vanilla) Where it was purchased: HyVee ‘Health Food Section’  (local grocery store in the Midwest) Cost: $34.99 for 32 servings How it might be used: Protein shakes primarily, also protein pancakes :) Thoughts/Review: With the varying prices of protein powders it can … Continue reading “Product Review: Quest Vanilla Protein Powder”

Best Bariatric Surgery Phone Apps (Revised Edition: 2017)

Water Apps Drink Water: – Set goal amount of daily drinking water and track it. – Log amount of daily drinking water. – Touch to log each drinking. – Customize volume of each glass of water. – Customize how much of water you drink each time, 1/4 glass, 1/2 glass – Plan drinking schedule and … Continue reading “Best Bariatric Surgery Phone Apps (Revised Edition: 2017)”

Pumpkin Whip

Pumpkin Whip Bariatric Pumpkin Sweet Treat Needing a new Bariatric Friendly sweet treat?! This pumpkin whip is perfect for the Fall and holidays when you want a light treat but want to stay on track. Keeping healthy alternatives in your house when the sweet tooth kicks in is essential to keep on track with your … Continue reading “Pumpkin Whip”

Iced Rooibos Mint Tea

Iced Rooibos Mint Tea Bariatric surgery patients – you know you have to stay hydrated. You’ve heard the warnings, the stories, maybe even know on a personal level going in for fluids after getting behind. I don’t have to warn you of the importance of sip, sip, sipping! So instead, let’s focus on what fluids … Continue reading “Iced Rooibos Mint Tea”

Protein Vanilla Latte

Protein Vanilla Latte This is a great alterantaive to a protein shake and to a higher carb latte drink! Just a few ingredients heated on the stovetop and you’ll soon be enjoying a warm treat high in protein and low in sugar. The most important part of this recipe is to NOT overheat it because of the … Continue reading “Protein Vanilla Latte”