Make Ahead Foods for Post Surgery
04-11-2011, 10:50 AM
#31
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Prayers to all who are going for surgery. I had a hysterectomy about 10 years ago and I did well. So I hope our buddy who is having that will be as lucky as I was. I am amazed and comforted by all of you who jumped into this topic. We all share the practical, emotional and spiritual aspects of illness and surgery.
To my buddy who is a caregiver and will be needing care - my heart goes out to you. I will be thinking about you and praying. Wish I could do more. I hope you have a church, friends, family to lend a hand.
One week to go for me. I am doing well now in my preparations. Thanks for all the ideas. I cooked this past weekend, my travel bag is mostly packed. Now I have to cut out my projects. That's the fun part!
Grateful to you all.
To my buddy who is a caregiver and will be needing care - my heart goes out to you. I will be thinking about you and praying. Wish I could do more. I hope you have a church, friends, family to lend a hand.
One week to go for me. I am doing well now in my preparations. Thanks for all the ideas. I cooked this past weekend, my travel bag is mostly packed. Now I have to cut out my projects. That's the fun part!
Grateful to you all.
04-11-2011, 11:22 AM
#32
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Had a good friend who suffered with gall bladder trouble for several mos.Then she got bad & needed emerg surgery.Said it's the sickest,hurtingest feeling. Good luck to your DH with his Dr appt.There's sure enough sickness to go around, especially when it hits ppl of a "certain" age.....me for instance :)
That won't be easy if you're both down at same time!
Small world. My Sis lives in St Cloud,Mn & Dr thinks she has GB trouble.
Wishing I was 2mos post op....it makes such a difference to have the worst over. Take care, Pat
I had the same thing happen for me this last surgery...only lost 6 LBS. I have managed to keep all but two of them off so far. Mind you, I am not yet 2 months post op, so I am sure I will have no trouble finding the rest. LOL Actually, I am hopeful to be able to keep them off and lose a few more as well. DH has finally admitted that he has to change his eating habits....which makes it much easier to keep to mine. He has not been to the doc on this one yet, so we have been self-diagnosing him. We suspect galbladder issues. He does have an appt., so it will be interesting to see how well we diagnosed. ;)
Patti[/quote]
That won't be easy if you're both down at same time!
Small world. My Sis lives in St Cloud,Mn & Dr thinks she has GB trouble.
Wishing I was 2mos post op....it makes such a difference to have the worst over. Take care, Pat
I had the same thing happen for me this last surgery...only lost 6 LBS. I have managed to keep all but two of them off so far. Mind you, I am not yet 2 months post op, so I am sure I will have no trouble finding the rest. LOL Actually, I am hopeful to be able to keep them off and lose a few more as well. DH has finally admitted that he has to change his eating habits....which makes it much easier to keep to mine. He has not been to the doc on this one yet, so we have been self-diagnosing him. We suspect galbladder issues. He does have an appt., so it will be interesting to see how well we diagnosed. ;)
Patti[/quote]
04-16-2011, 06:59 AM
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Meat Loaf can't be beat for make-ahead. I have tried several recipes, but this is our favorite.
Sausage and Gr.Beef; 1/2 and 1/2; for just 2, I use 1# meat, or it can be all g.beef.
Put meat in a bowl and add: 1/2 t.salt; 1/4 t. pepper, 1/2 t. sage. 3 . grated onion, or minced onion.
Toast 2 times 2 pieces bread; break into pieces. Add to 1 and 1/2 c. milk and 2 eggs, beaten. Let stand to let the break become well soaked and can be broken into crumbs.
Add to meat mixture and mix very well.
Put into a pan, smooth down, and make holes all over with a fork. Put ketchup over top, and let it sink into the holes.
Bake 375-45 min., or put in refrig/or freezer and bake before serving. Either way is fine.
This is one of our favorite recipes. My DH loves meat loaf sands, and I think our DS knows when we are having them; he just shows up to eat one!!
Good Luck with your Surgery, and Prayers.
Enjoy the meat loaf.
Mariah.
Sausage and Gr.Beef; 1/2 and 1/2; for just 2, I use 1# meat, or it can be all g.beef.
Put meat in a bowl and add: 1/2 t.salt; 1/4 t. pepper, 1/2 t. sage. 3 . grated onion, or minced onion.
Toast 2 times 2 pieces bread; break into pieces. Add to 1 and 1/2 c. milk and 2 eggs, beaten. Let stand to let the break become well soaked and can be broken into crumbs.
Add to meat mixture and mix very well.
Put into a pan, smooth down, and make holes all over with a fork. Put ketchup over top, and let it sink into the holes.
Bake 375-45 min., or put in refrig/or freezer and bake before serving. Either way is fine.
This is one of our favorite recipes. My DH loves meat loaf sands, and I think our DS knows when we are having them; he just shows up to eat one!!
Good Luck with your Surgery, and Prayers.
Enjoy the meat loaf.
Mariah.
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