Pouch and Pantry

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  • Trying to stay on track while being busy!

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    This weekend has been so busy, I haven’t had time to eat the way I should really and had a hard time being able to stay on track. Yesterday we got a new couch and kitchen table. On the fly, we had to go rent a U-Haul to pick them up, move the old ones…

  • Meal Prepping

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    Another thing I had to learn after surgery was meal prepping.  Before surgery we did a lot of eating out, because I didn’t plan properly.  Either I had nothing planned, I forgot to thaw meat, or was just tired and didn’t feel like cooking. Well, that doesn’t really fit into the gastric bypass plan, so…

  • My Why…

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    I have thought about bariatric surgery for years, and had to figure out my why of taking this leap. I tried to do it myself, I really did. I had a hip replacement surgery in Nov 2021 which allowed me to exercise and be more mobile than ever before. I did everything right, and lost…

  • Learning new habits

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    The hardest thing since the surgery is learning new habits. Chew thoroughly. Eat slowly (SO hard for me, I’ve always eaten fast). Take 20 minutes to finish a meal. STOP as soon as you feel full. I have found that I can only give myself what I know I can finish comfortably with my new…

  • Raspberry Jam

    Raspberry Jam

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    I’ve seen this recipe all over social media and needed something to top my yogurt for work tomorrow so figured I’d try it. You need: 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 tbsp honey 1/4 cup chia seeds Juice from one lemon Put the raspberries in a pot and heat until you can mash them up with…

  • My High‑Protein Pantry Staples (Bariatric + Kid Friendly)

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    Simple, realistic foods that make healthy eating easier for the whole family. After bariatric surgery, my pantry had to change. Over time, I built a pantry that works for both my recovery and my family’s everyday meals. These are the high‑protein, bariatric‑friendly staples I keep stocked at all times. They’re soft‑texture friendly, easy to portion,…

  • Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

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    Why it works Soft, high‑protein, portion‑controlled, and kids love anything mini. Ingredients Instructions Bariatric Portion 1 mini meatloaf (about 2.5 oz cooked) Kid Portion 2 mini meatloaves

  • My Recovery, My Kitchen, and Learning to Eat in a New Way

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    The weeks after my surgery were a strange mix of relief, hope, and total unfamiliarity. I had prepared for the physical recovery — the rest, the slow walks, the careful movement — but I wasn’t prepared for how different eating would feel. Not just the food itself, but the emotions around it, the routines, the…