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melissatucker4 · 08-02-2009, 03:09 PM

I'm totally blind and have been since birth. I had gastric bypass surgery on December 31 of 2008 and have lost 30 pounds before surgery, and 40 pounds after surgery. My main exercise is water aerobics at Gold's Gym. I have other pre-existing medical conditions that require medications that slow my weight loss down some, but at least I'm losing and not gaining. I've never been comfortable cooking in the oven, or on top of the stove so I'm looking for any gastric bypass microwave or crockpot recipes that you all may have experimented with. Some blind people are comfortable around stoves and grills, but I'm not one of them. I'd appreciate any microwave or blender recipes. I've experimented with different types of protein shakes and da vinci syrups too. I just registered to this site today, so look forward to hearing from people.

mistymee · 08-02-2009, 03:47 PM

Hi Melissa.. welcome to TT. I can't say that I have much in the way of microwave recipes. I pretty much use it solely to warm things up. I hope you are able to find help here though.
One of my absolute favorite meals needs no cooking whatsoever, though.

I use Fage 2% yogurt- which is a greek style yogurt with 17 grams of protein in 17 oz. mixed with 1/3 to 1/2 cup of Kashi Go Lean Honey Almond Flax cereal and a packet of splenda.

YUMM and lots of protein. Good luck!

soon2bthin · 08-02-2009, 04:04 PM

I just wanted to welcome you to the forum Melissa and congratulate on finding us here at TT. This a great place.

Phoenixfire · 08-02-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by melissatucker4

I'm totally blind and have been since birth. I had gastric bypass surgery on December 31 of 2008 and have lost 30 pounds before surgery, and 40 pounds after surgery. My main exercise is water aerobics at Gold's Gym. I have other pre-existing medical conditions that require medications that slow my weight loss down some, but at least I'm losing and not gaining. I've never been comfortable cooking in the oven, or on top of the stove so I'm looking for any gastric bypass microwave or crockpot recipes that you all may have experimented with. Some blind people are comfortable around stoves and grills, but I'm not one of them. I'd appreciate any microwave or blender recipes. I've experimented with different types of protein shakes and da vinci syrups too. I just registered to this site today, so look forward to hearing from people.

Welcome to TT Melissa and congrats on your great success so far! I've put the link I could find to recipes, there's a whole section of the forum here that has many recipes right here:

Recipes - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass and Lap Band® Forum

I don't know where the particular ones for microwave or crockpot cooking. I'm sorry...but I hope the link puts you in the right direction.

There are a lot of experienced and caring people here, and there's bound to be someone who can help you with your specific questions. We look forward to getting to know you, and best wishes on your journey to better health!

When welcoming new members I like to help by supplying links that you can always come back and find here on your thread. These links are to some of the forum's most useful threads, and many are stickies, so I know you'll benefit from them:

Welcome all Newbies to the TT Family!

The things people wish they had known beforehand

Best advice for pre-op

4 Years Post-Op (GB) - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass and Lap Band® Forum

Pouch Rules for Dummies

Surgeon's Updated Menu Plans

Best food, best protein, etc. for post-op

Is all protein created equal?

What kind of problems can develop from not taking vitamins daily?

Flintstones vs. Bariatric Vitamins

Are you sure you're getting all the calcium you think you are?

Medications postop

Creating your own photo album

~MsKee~ · 08-02-2009, 04:55 PM

Welcome to TT Melissa!

poet_kelly · 08-03-2009, 08:31 AM

Welcome to TT Melissa. I don't recall seeing a lot of crockpot recipes on here, though I think there are some. There are, though, a lot of good soup recipes and chili recipes, and I think you could easily adapt them to be done in the crockpot instead of on the stove. Try searching for soup and chili.

Kelly

kajn · 08-03-2009, 09:17 AM

Welcome!! One crockpot recipe does come to mind I was just looking at it this morning. I've made it quite a few times and it's yummy! I have seen quite a few others that are really good in the recipes section. Hope you enjoy!

crockpot taco soup