As I said in my first post, I have had wls (an RNY gastric bypass) 10 years ago this September. And I find myself sitting here dealing with the very same food struggles I had then. Surgery certainly isn't a quick fix. A number of months ago I heard about a 5 day "diet" that dramatically changed the way I was eating by bringing me back to the rules of my surgery and to how I am supposed to be eating following this surgery. Well, I slowly slid (ok, more like jumped) off the wagon and have found myself in Little Debbie & Dorito grazing land once again. :o( (man, I feel like a loser admitting that) so I am back on the 5 Day Pouch Test once again. Here is an awesome recipe from that plan.
Pumpkin & Sausage Soup
16 ounces country style sausage
1/2 cup onions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
15 ounces pumpkin, canned
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup water
Over medium heat brown the sausage breaking into small bits. Drain fat. Add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and mushrooms and saute until vegetables are cooked.
Add the canned pumpkin and the broth, stirring to mix well. Cook at a low simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream, sour cream and water.
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Welcome to the blogging world! So glad to "meet" you. I am a homeschooling pastor's wife as well. My husband kept his day job for about eight or nine months of preaching (and candidating) before he quit and went full-time ministry. Definitely very long days when you have two jobs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the weekend thing but honestly I never heard that before. Makes sense though. I think that any believer is susceptible too as the enemy does not want them in church on Sunday!