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5 Day Pouch Test Bulletin: February 2012 Today we take a look back at the most frequently asked 5DPT questions in the last year. As the 5 Day Pouch Test has become more widely known information about it --both accurate and inaccurate-- abounds. Kaye Bailey As the author of the plan this is a mixed blessing. I am pleased so many people have used the plan to get back to basics. On the other Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

Two Coupons* - Great Savings! We have two live coupons in the LivingAfterWLS General Store right now. MERRY2011 - Save $4.00 off orders of $29 or more We did not reach our quota of alloted coupons with our December promotion - that means you can still enter coupon code MERRY2011 at checkout and save $4 off any order of $29 or more. Expires 1/31/2012. HAPPY2012 - Save $2.50 off order - no Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

More egg recipes This is intended to be a side-dish for most people. But in our WLS world I think it is a perfect main dish. Protein, dairy and veggies. Not to mention delicious flavor. We added salt and pepper at the table, and my husband gave a few shakes of Tabasco sauce. Delicious recipe - and easy! Another good recipe reheated the following day. This may be used for breakfast on Days 4 andKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

Soup on the Go: Smart choices for fast food & restaurant soups from leading nutritionist.From Cooking with Kaye recipe Newsletter Link to full Newsletter While soup does not appear to be a convenience food there are actually some great choices available for dining in or take-out from some of America's leading chain restaurants. According to Hope S. Warshaw, a registered dietician and noted Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

Cooking with Kaye Soups ON!  When & How to Enjoy Soup after WLS A whole lot of bang for your bowl!  January 25, 2012 Greetings! It is not very often that I hear from someone who struggles with technical issues when eating soup after weight loss surgery. Soup doesn't get "stuck" going down and if we eat too much the discomfort is short-lived (compared to eating too much solid food that is Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

I'm not sure Paula Deen deserves the backlash she is getting for being slow to disclose her type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Honestly, don't most of us appreciate the HIPAA privacy laws that keep our medical junk private? When did it become the assigned burden of celebrity to share their personal health care junk? As for her cooking show content - I'm no lawyer, but I am confident she is under contractKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

We have received many requests for this popular pumpkin soup recipe, a variation to our low-carb Pumpkin and Sausage Soup from the 5 Day Pouch Test. Please enjoy this for supper! And it makes great left-overs for lunch tomorrow. Pumpkin Shrimp Soup - Another 5DPT Great! Day 1 & 2 Liquids The Low-Carb Pumpkin & Sausage Soup recipe is a favorite of seasoned 5 Day Pouch Testers. (Page 69 of the Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

5 Day Pouch Test Day 3 Recipe Fish Cakes I found this recipe in a Prevention magazine and it is uncomplicated and delicious. Instead of using the predictable canned fish this recipe uses fish fillets that are quickly poached. This makes the cakes light and the citrus adds freshness. Give these a try on Day 3 of the 5DPT or any time you want a light protein-dense meal. Ingredients: 1 lb cod*, Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

As far as I am personally concerned, the only reason for me to ever drink a protein shake meal replacement is so that I can deliver to my body easily digested food that can be efficiently broken down into nutrients to be absorbed out of the digestive tract and into the body. Convenience and economics are secondary considerations for me because I understand the importance of providing high qualityKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

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Greetings!  Hello and Welcome! Welcome to our first You Have Arrived Weekly Digest for 2012! Glad to have you with us. We look forward to providing more meaningful content and useful recipes and ideas in 2012. Today we talk about getting back on track with our weight loss surgery goals and lifestyle. It seems to me, whether we have strayed slightly or completely veered off course, the Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

FREE SHIPPING* OFFER!!! Code: 5DPT2012 - Save $4.95 Are you ready to get back to the basics of weight loss surgery and make 2012 your healthiest year ever? We are ready to help you set achievable goals, conquer destructive habits, get on track and achieve your greatest weight-management potential. We are excited to be here with you! To get you started the LivingAfterWLS General Store is Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

Happy New Year Neighbors!! Did you know January is the most popular month for people to do the 5 Day Pouch Test?  Of course it is! We all want a clean start for a new year and I'm on board with that too. Are you resolved to make 2012 your best year of weight management with bariatric surgery? You are not alone! In this 5 Day Pouch Test Bulletin I offer  effective strategies to make the Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

From the Archives Cooking with Kaye: January 6, 2008 If you've been reading the Recipe of the Week for a while you know I'm a big advocate of flavor, fresh herbs, spices and ingredients. But, like you, I also lead a hectic life and want to eat delicious healthy home-cooked foods without spending hours in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. Today's recipes take one pan, few ingredients and less Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

Greetings! LivingAfterWLS is pleased to serve your weight loss surgery needs with quality publications, healthy protein supplements, delicious soups and our new line of beautiful hair products. Our products make terrific gifts for people you care about who are managing their obesity with weight loss surgery. Share the gift of health. Or treat yourself to the gift of health and commitment Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

By Val Silver Do you make New Year's Resolutions with the best of intentions only to fizzle out or not even start to deliver on them? Here are ten health tips that are easy to implement and make part of your every day life. Choose one or two tips to start and when that becomes habit, add another tip. Better to be consistent with one, then try too much to begin with and end up giving Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

You survived the holidays and now you are ready to get focused and get on track with your health and weight management with weight loss surgery. The 5 Day Pouch Test is a quick proven method to help break bad habits we may have picked up during the feasting season. Reset your metabolism, end a cycle of snacking on processed carbs and get focused on the Four Rules that make weight loss surgery Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

We have begun the actions in our scheduled Neighborhood refurbishing. During construction we will have the Neighborhood offline periodically throughout the day beginning December 26. Every attempt will be made to return the Neighborhood online as soon as possible. Please check in often and we look forward to serving you in 2012 with our new and improved community features. Thank you, Kaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]

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Good to Know - a few things about citrus to keep us healthy this giving season. From the United States Department of Agriculture: Giving Citrus this Holiday Season? Four Things You Need to Know Posted by Lawrence Hawkins, APHIS Public Affairs Specialist, Sacramento, CA, on December 19, 2011 at 2:11 PM If you are looking to give a thoughtful, healthy gift this holiday season, citrus is theKaye Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/[email protected]