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Raingirl33 · 01-05-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyann

Wendy's Copycat Chili
Recipe #876112 ratings
For fast food lovers from an online source posted in response to a recipe request.
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4-6 servings 1¾ hours 10 min prep
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2 lbs fresh ground beef
1 quart tomato juice
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, drained
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup green peppers, diced
1/4 cup chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin (more if desired)
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In a frying pan, brown the ground beef; drain.
Put the drained beef and the remaining ingredients into a 6-quart pot.
Cover the pot; let it simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

Thanks Dyann for the Chili recipe.. I think I will try it out tonight

Sounds so good!

berlins · 01-06-2007, 02:47 AM

Lisaboston- thanks for the info. I'm going to have to try the cottage cheese test and check out the site for the opening. I'll let ya know.

Chilmoe-that was my point exactly. My doctor told me that i had a one ounce pouch. And i took the test (barium swallow) and was able to see it for myself after the surgery. It was tiny! I didn't think that i would ever be able to eat anything again really. A bite maybe. But now....it varies greatly on what i eat and how much of it i can eat. Though i do still watch my portions. So...i was curious about how MUCH they stretch and so forth. My doctor advised me to have a barium every 6 months to ensure that this isn't happening. He has several patients that are 2-4 years out that STILL have a one ounce pouch. I am 6 mnths out now so i am being scheduled to have one. But i have learned so much info on here that i was wondering what kinds of foods and things actually do stretch it out. I have noticed that if i do not eat all day...i am able to hold more. If i eat 3 small meals...i eat less in those 3 meals than when i just eat one. Make sense? ANd i cannot seem to find a pattern on what foods seem to fill and which ones don't . It seems to vary day to day. Fluids maybe? I don't know which is my reason for asking. Thanks for the replies everyone.

LisaBoston · 01-07-2007, 11:54 AM

I did the barium swallow test 4 days post op and my pouch was tiny, very tiny. It would be very cool too do the test again and see the size of it.

Of course its for anaylitical purposes only.

teetee · 01-07-2007, 07:07 PM

My pouch is also 1 oz. I don't want to comment about your friends' surgeries because I'm no surgeon but coming out of the procedure with a 4 oz. pouch sounded like a setup for hard weight loss or even failure. At the same time, your friends needed to have wanted this very much that they stayed committed to the mental aspect of the process so that they had a successful and staying progression of weight loss. It really is a call for a mental change.

Were they in a support group? Did their hospital program include meeting certain requirements? It's important to stay mentally motivated by any means. I used to complain that I felt TIED to the hospital before I had my surgery but the lectures, workshops and behavior series I was requried to do was such a strength for me in this. I had to do so much BEFORE my procedure at New England Medical that alot of my habits were falling into place before I even when in for surgery.

I hope things get better for them. You just keep doing what YOU are doing because it sounds like you are doing the right things. 1 oz is small but in time it will stretch but by then, our habits will be rock solid and we won't have to worry about being one of those people that didn't get the most out of the tool.

berlins · 01-08-2007, 01:30 AM

I am still 'working' on my rocksolid habits. I am doing pretty good. I know i have found some willpower now that i have 'lost' most of my weight. I WILL NOT ever let myself get to that point again. EVER. No way. I feel so much better now.

justawoman · 01-08-2007, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by VanessaSFL

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Ok now to the pouch size....Mine small...that's all I know.I think my Dr. gave me the smallest pouch in history.I am having some medical tests run today at 11am...I have not had any food or liquid since 6pm lastnight...My tummy has not growled yet...At 22 months out I still have to remind myself to eat.I think it has to do with pouch size.With all that said....I am sure mine is the same size as everyone elses...some folks just tolerate food better than I have.

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Van~ Me and you are on the same page....I believe I have the smallest pouch in the world..I am 14 months post op and still have trouble eating a cup of food at a time. The most I can eat...I mastered a Taco Bell Taco ONCE....I was so proud..I can eat 3 of 4 pieces of a orange at one time. I eat in very small amounts but eat multiple times a day. My doctor never told me the size of my pouch but I am sure it is small...I also have to remind myself to eat and sometimes even force myself...As you can see from my stats I am under weight now and get teased about my skinny body now. I just can't win.

JJ Girl · 01-08-2007, 07:10 AM

Don't drink with your meals --- I have 5 pounds to lose because of it - pushes the food right through.