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December Des Moines LAP-BAND Support Group

2009-11-10T15:49:56-06:00

December’s Des Moines LAP-BAND Support Group is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. All Weight Loss Surgical Center patients are welcome, as well as people who have had bariatric procedures of other types or from other practices. People who are interested in LAP-BAND surgery and have questions about what to expect are welcome, too.

I’ve created a Facebook event, so any Facebook users can RSVP and invite friends to attend, as well:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177871087186&index=1

Don’t forget to become a fan while you’re there!

Trim your Thanksgiving meal to 500 calories!!

2009-11-19T11:23:06-06:00

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. We get to reconnect with our family and friends over a great meal. Did you know that a typical Thanksgiving meal contains 1000+ calories and loads of fat? That’s probably what most of us eat in an entire day! How would you like to trim that in half? Well, click on the link below to check out how Chef Meg cuts the calories and fat of nine holiday favorites. She includes the recipes as well.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/chef_meg_thanksgiving_09.pdf

Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving. ....Dy

Tailgate appetizers - "Eating Right Every Bite" episode

2009-11-04T10:46:03-06:00

There’s no rule saying that a tailgate party is required to offer nothing but junk food. But, usually they do — leaving you feeling sluggish and guilty after eating, even if your team wins.

On this episode of Eating Right Every Bite with Chef Dave Fouts, get recipes for two great appetizers that include nothing but inexpensive ingredients. Some of them you probably already have in the kitchen.

http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/features/tailgate-recipes-by-chef-dave-are-sure-winners.html/#more-5798

Hope your team WINS!! ...Dy

Simply Smart Food - November "09 issue - Focus on Thansksgiving

2009-11-04T09:39:06-06:00

Well, November is here and the anticipation of gathering with family and friends - to give “thanks” for all the good things in our lives - is almost here. Check out the November issue of Chef Dave’s “Simply Smart Food” for some great Thanksgiving meal tips. He even has a recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake - Yum!!
http://www.chefdave.org/default/newsletters/SSFNovember2009.pdf

Have a wonderful holiday!!! ....Dy

Bariatric-friendly Thanksgiving meal

2009-11-03T09:21:37-06:00

Is the menu below your typical Thanksgiving Day meal? Think of the calories and the carbohydrate coma afterwards!!
•Turkey
•Canned Jellied Cranberry Sauce
•Cornbread Dressing
•Sweet Potatoes with maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, pecans, and marshmallows
•Green Bean Casserole with Canned Fried Onions
•Mashed Potatoes with butter and cream cheese
•Heat and Eat Dinner Rolls
•Pumpkin and Apple Pies with whipped cream or ice cream

How would you like to try a healthier version that is bariatric-friendly? It sounds so yummy and with less calories. Just don’t tell your family that it’s a lower calorie version ….you are the only one that has to know!!
•Antipasto Salad
•Rolled Boneless Turkey Breast with Apples & Sage
•Mashed Caramel Pecan Sweet Potatoes
•Homemade Cranberry Sauce
•Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Olive Oil
•Holiday Fun Ice Cream Cake with homemade Chocolate Sauce
•Pumpkin Whip

Go to the web site below (Bariatric Eating) and get the recipes for your “new and improved” healthy Thanksgiving meal. You can even print the recipes out.
http://beprotein.com/BEhealthnutrition/recipes.php

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving from your friends at Weight Loss Surgical Center/West Des Moines Office ……Dyann, Theresa & Danielle

November Support Group Meeting - Nov 19th - "Thanksgiving Meal Tips"

2009-10-20T13:46:58-06:00

While everyone looks forward to Thanksgiving, some of us never fail to leave the meal in a carbohydrate coma that lasts for hours. Who has not heard one of their family members groan with a “I’m about to burst”, or “It takes a week to prepare and ten minutes to devour” comment?

We’ll talk about some alternate food choices that won’t deprive you of your comfort foods on this holiday. Use food to focus on what is really important – being together with those you care for and being thankful for that.

We’ll meet at 7pm in the West Des Moines office on Thursday, November 19th. Please give us a call or e-mail to let us know if you can make it.

As always, we’ll have a taste testing and a door prize. Hope to see you then ....Dy

(515) 309-3519
dedwards at moreoflife dot com

CBS’s "Down2Size" - Gastric band patient featured

2009-10-15T10:43:36-06:00

In the continuing series, “Early Gets Down2Size,” “The Early Show” featured the story of Zulma Rosario, a 39-year-old mother of three. Rosario had a lap band procedure performed in October of 2007. Since then, she has lost more than 100 pounds, and kept the weight off for over two years. Click the link below to read her story….

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/15/earlyshow/series/main5385535.shtml

Simply Smart Food: Pumpkin

2009-10-06T09:08:52-06:00

Fall has arrived and pumpkins are showing up on every corner. Chef Dave has two easy, delicious recipes perfect for fall. Read his new Tip of the Month for your healthy lifestyle.
Click the link below ....Have a great FALL season.

http://www.chefdave.org/default/newsletters/SSFOctober2009.pdf

Frittata Fun: Chef Dave Shares Easy Brunch Secrets

2009-10-06T09:03:08-06:00

Frittatas offer endless, mouthwatering options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, once you’ve mastered the basics. In the latest episode of Eating Right Every Bite, Chef Dave demonstrates two quick and easy frittata favorites. The recipes are designed for people who have had weight loss surgery, but they’re perfect for anyone wanting to make a healthy, high-protein meal. Click the link below ...and ENJOY!!

http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/features/frittata-fun-chef-dave-shares-easy-brunch-secrets.html/

October Support Group Meeting - 10/15/2009 - Curbing the "Snack Attacks"

2009-09-23T15:04:05-06:00

The October Support Group meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on October 15 at the West Des Moines office. This month we will look at curbing your “Snack Attacks” with protein-rich options.

Give us a jingle at (515) 309-3519 if you can make it. We’ll also be doing some taste testing and giving away a great door prize. Hope to see you there. …..Dy