Dining Out in OKC pt 2 * Brandon’s Gyro Cafe

Brandon’s Gyro Cafe - 

3524 N. MacArthur, Warr Acres 405-601-2111

Hey Dolls… finally a new food update, sorry it has taken so long. Since my surgery it is very hard to get motivated to try someplace new because of how little I can eat. But My bubz was hankering for a gyro. We were driving down MacArthur and we spotted this little whole in the wall. Does not look like much from the outside… BUT … you are greeted with welcoming smiles and friendly home like atmosphere. Maurice was our main guy, not five minutes after walking in he turns on the air conditioner for me. Then he brings the television remote to our table and says “watch whatever you want” … 

Then the food comes and says more than once if you don’t like it I will make you something different (they were out of chicken which is what I wanted). But the portions were large. We easily turned 1 meal into 3. They DO NOT accept credit or debit cards which was inconvenient but handled gracefully.

Overall 4 Stars and Smiles …  check it out ;)

 "The gyro, a most popular Greek specialty item, is made of minced lamb that is molded around a spit and roasted vertically. Brandon’s opened eight months ago and is offering ham and turkey sandwiches, wings, chicken strips and carryout, too. Chancing upon a place like Brandon’s Gyro Cafe is certainly one of the delights of urban exploration." - OKC Gazzette

New restaurants in the OKC metro!

 

Clarins Super Restorative Serum for Stretch Marks

* Weightloss Surgeon Recommendation *

 Actually, there is something that I would recommend. It is called "Restorative Serum". I have used it on my scars and it has made a big difference. I have read about using it for stretch marks. It is definitely worth a try. We have it in the office. A friend of mine is a plastic surgeon and sells it in his office, as well. He charges twice as much as we do.

Clarins USA

Important Information

Super Restorative Serum: Restores, Renews, Repairs for all Skin Types

*** Patented complex — with revitalizing Pueraria Lobata — instantly replenishes and repairs promoting smoother facial features and more defined contours. Restores a youthful vitality to mature skin challenged by natural hormonal changes due to the aging process. For optimal results, follow with Super Restorative Day Cream and Super Restorative Night Wear.

Directions:  Super Restorative Serum can be applied morning and/or evening as an intensive treatment under your moisturizer. Only a small amount of product is necessary. For maximum effectiveness, apply with Clarins Manual Auto-Lifting®" Method, an easy self massage technique to enhance product benefits and promote a more youthful appearance. "

 Ingredients:  

Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Dimethicone, Stearyl Heptanoate, Peg-8,Polyacrylamide,Parfum/Fragrance, Tromethamine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin , Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Laureth-7, Dipsacus Sylvestris Extract, Disodium Edta, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Leaf Extract, Siloxanetriol Alginate, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Phenoxyethanol,Sorbic Acid,Sodium Citrate,Potassium Sorbate,Citric Acid,Hexyl Cinnamal,Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool,Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Ci 14700/Red 4.

What the hell is wrong with people

What the hell is wrong with people

Hey Dolls so I woke up and walked out of my house to go to work and realized my car had been stolen. Luckily the cops found it relatively quick however the steering column got busted and both side windows broken out. So after like 2 hours of calling around I called Safelight and they are going to replace my windows for $330. NOW being Friday and payday after my windows, rent, correcting my bank account, storage, and NOW tires I am going to be in the Negative amount $$$$. YAY !?! I mentioned my tires, spoke to my boyfriend today and he said both my front tires are balding and he can see metal and frays already. WTF is next...

*** I dont know who out there reads my blog or who cares for that matter and I know it can seem tacky but I really need some help anyone out there that can help in anyway I sincerely appreciate it *** 

There are donation buttons all over my page <3

peace and love thanks for reading

 

 

Weightloss Journey part 7

Not for long

Hey Dolls I know it has been forever since I updated since the surgery… Surgery date was Tuesday 5/31 I was in the hospital until that Friday. First of all the pain sucked but it wasn’t as scary as I thought it was gunna be, then I woke up, UGH!!! Felt like I was hit by a truck. It hurt to move, try to sit up, really to do anything. I had a catheter in for the first few days and I have to say, at first I was like HELL NO LET’S NOT DO THAT (granted I had no choice) but it made the experience much smoother. Until I had to get up and walk then it felt weird.

So the day comes when the nurse feels its time to remove the catheter. Quite politely and embarrassingly manner (said sarcastically) with my mother, my boyfriend, a male nurse, and herself pushes my blanket to the side, pretty much says “spread ‘em and take a deep breath” then I feel a slight tug and she shoves a towel on my crotch.

Skip to 6/16 which is the last time my mom took my measurements I had lost 17 lbs and 12 inches all over, so 250 lbs to 233. At my Dr. Appointment on 8/11 I weighed 216 which is a loss of 34 lbs. The scaring is not bad. I can eat whatever I want and that goes for drinking as well. I can fit into jeans I haven’t been able to in a year at least.

<3 Also, my boyfriend is starting to find me more and more enticing and the aftermath of that has been great…. Here are some horrid pictures from surgery day. Enjoy!?!

Holy Shite I am freaking huge... Mirrors lie -- and bad angle 

I fucking hated that cpap but mom and Brian LOVED making fun

Flipping Brian off as they call me Hannibal and make fun

 <3 All I can say is if he can love me after that experience then he is sticking around.... :)

Going 4 years strong!!

RIP Grandman

So its been a really rough time lately -- my grandma on my dad's side just passed away and i wasnt dealing with it so well.... As most of you have noticed i have added a donation button to the right so i can but a pendent and maybe go see family

Skyscraper

Hey Dolls I thought this video was important to share... Don't do something permanent to fix something temporary....

P.S We love you Demi and be strong

Weightloss Journey part 6

Hey Dolls

Just checking in - surgery went well.. when I was two weeks post op I was down 18 lbs and 13 inches. 

Now I am back at work :( doing well otherwise though. sorry I have not been on here much did not use a computer much while i was re cooping

Weightloss Journey part 5

Hey Dolls -- I know its been a while since an update. But - my surgery date is 5/31 @ 9 am... So nervous.. Found out i had sleep apnea so I will have a cpap with me... 

I just wanted to let you all know my status... Also :( that Lauren did not win American Idol 

 

LOVE YOU ALL SEE YOU SOON

Power of words

Hey Dolls,

I have been thinking a lot lately... I think in the age of the computer and texting we have really lost a sense of knowing how much a kind word or words can really impact somebody's day. In my opinion it is so important to try to make a good impact on someone's day and make sure everyone knows how much you love them and how much you care... Be kind to one another....

 

Dining Out in OKC part 1

Hey Dolls, so I do not know how many people in the Oklahoma City area have the same issue but it seams like all the food around here sucks! I mean coming from California I guess I can be snobbish when it comes to fast food. What ever you are craving and for whatever budget Southern California has something for everyone. I mean 9 times out of 10 you are full and satisfied even if you have a tight budget. Since moving to this area I am appalled by almost everywhere I have tried so I figured why not tell you when some where shines bright among the other broken dreams here.   So yes random eateries and expeirences and if any of them help or you have suggestions... I am dying to know.

Latest Fancy: 

Woodbridge Restaurant

4021 NW 39th St / Oklahoma City, OK 73112

(405) 609-6166

 So B and I were sitting in bed watch food network as like most Sundays because it is my Saturday. It was getting late and we were getting really hungry. From google searches on Top 10 Oklahoma City Restaurants to the phone book... to saying screw it we are going to be disappointed by anything we get and we wont get out with out paying around $20 for the two of us - we decided - lets go to Buy 4 Less and grab some corn dogs because we will know what to expect and how to make them tastey. On our way B continues to rant about how horrid and dis-satisfying all food around us is, I mean McDonalds even sucks particularly bad 5 times out of 10, I didn't know that was possible. We see the sign for Woodbridge. It's small and looks like a mom-n-pop place with unassuming painted pictures of mediocre food on the windows, we decided what the hell lets check it out. We walk in and it is pretty empty but still the feeling of calm and friendly. We are greeted and led to where ever we want sit. Janice the night manager brings us tea and we ask for recommendations. She suggested the Catfish that day and said that Michael the cook is the best in Oklahoma City. We both go for it, very glad we did! The fish was flakey and wonderful. The okra was yummy and crunchy. The mash potatoes were okay (I can make better) the coleslaw yummy.. The dinner roles were awesome and the tartar sauce was really good and not as tart as most others I have tried. The people were great. The only flaws so far are cosmetic... When you order ask if Michael made it!?! We paid about $30 in all that is with a $10 tip - the catfish meals were $8.99 each but everything else is really reasonable. and we had a whole other meal for later :)  *** Below are some pictures of the menu from Urbanspoon, really bad quality but hope they are helpful ***

~*~ Bon Apatite ~*~  Food: 8/10 ~ Employees: 9/10 ~ 

So I thought I would add that we have been back twice since Sunday and it is Wednesday now LOL... The burgers are really good and big we split one with french fries and we were pretty much full all night. Last night B got a Bacon cheese burger which i have to say was larger than the previous and delicious his onion rings were great crunchy and flavorful especially for a "To-Go" order. I sinned and got their Chili cheese fries, way big portion split it into a splendid meal and snack later. The chili is like chunks of real meat, really nice flavor, and not to greasy.. the cheese was nice and gooey throughout... and the fries were not very soggy like i expected... I have to say been there 3 times and have not been disappointed yet. Price change the burger w/ onion rings and the chili cheese fries came out to about $13 w/ tip. 

Weightloss Journey part 4

Hey Dolls Time for an update... I have gone back and fourth with myself on weather or not to post this update not know if anyone is reading and not wanting to jeopardize my journey. Here goes - Last Tuesday 3/29 I went to my sleep evaluation at Oklahoma Sleep Institute. I got there, did my intake, and was taken back for questioning and then taken to Rachael who was the women that was going to conduct my evaluation. They took my blood pressure 3 to 4 times and informed me that my blood pressure was 220/140 and if it didn't go down with in a a minute or so they would not continue the evaluation and i would be sent to Emergency Room. Needless to say they went into a panic and made me go to the ER. I was there for about 4.5 hours (that sucked!) The monitored my blood pressure, took a blood and urine sample, and gave me a colonodine to get my numbers down.

So after that fiasco I went to primary care physician that Thursday. Blood pressure was still really high. Now, every time I have to get my blood pressure checked I laugh at myself thinking, "You idiot you used to do this for fun in any store that had them...look at you now!"  I hate it!!! She raised my norvasc dosage and gave me something else. I also started taking Omega 3 vitamins daily. I have been feeling really blah since... really tired, dizzy, light headed, a little nauseous, and kind of dazed.

That Brings us up to yesterday. Time for my EGD with Dr. Gregory ($250). So i have never had an IV and never been put under that hard. I was having a conversation with the doctor and just kept hearing the nurse tell him ok I am giving her another one.... until i had 4 doses. I could have sworn like mid sentence I was gone. LOL. Started coming to in a different room and my mom at my side. I felt like i was wasted, it was awesome! I got home around 10am and passed the hell out - like dead to the world status - until 4pm. Had some home drama when i woke up. 

Then around 4:30pm my phone rings. Caller ID was my surgeon's office. Still very groggy I answered and got the news.  They are converting to a paperless filing system so they had to move my appointment from 4/20 to 5/25 at 1pm... Needless to say i am not please, they did say that because they had to move it the appointment could turn into my pre-op appointment meaning I would get my surgery like a week or two later. So i guess that is good news, right? My hopes are kind of dwindling... any words to help me deal with the time frame and being poked and prodded so much??

How I want my body LOL

FML OKLAHOMA

Son of a B!tch i hate living in Oklahoma -- why must this be like the main state that bands DO NOT come to???? its like they are asked "hey so do you guys wanna go to bum f***d egypt and perform?" and they are like um F*** no how bout ANY WHERE else..... UGH .... (this rage was brought to you by panic at the disco not playing with in 400 miles on the tour they just announced FML) The closest show is in Houston Texas on 6/15 and that is 450 miles away!!!!!

  Panic! At The Disco Tour Dates

Weightloss Journey part 3

Hey Dolls I have another weight loss update for you… So I met with the Registered Dietician Tiffany and with Dr. Gornichec. The meeting with Tiffany went really well. She only gave me a few goals: Drink at least 64 oz of hydrating liquids with little to no caffeine or carbonation, start walking at least 10 minutes a day (she recommended finding a cheap treadmill), and stop skipping lunch. She said that it looks like there are days where I don’t get up to 1200 calories and that’s bad so she wants me to start eating a proper lunch and dinner. Other than that it was all good I was relieved to find out that the $120 co pay was for all three times I get to see her. She is really nice and funny.

Then I met with my surgeon Dr. Gornichec, who was also really nice and funny. He made a comment that I thought was really funny and those of you who know me or have met me will think so too. He was feeling my tummy and liver and said “Now you probably won’t believe me but your pretty small up here you carry all your weight in you bottom, hips, and thighs.” I was like Ha ha no I totally believe that... LOL … He said my live is small which was shocking to me all the crap I used to put it through. He said all my vitamin levels are where they should be the only thing he said to start doing is take an Omega 3 every day because my cholesterol was a bit high. He said my “echo” showed that the left side of my heart is working harder than the right side. The next time I see him will be on the 20^th of April. Before than I have to go in for an “EGG?” they are going to knock me out and put a camera through my throat to look at my stomach and make sure there are no ulcers or anything to watch out for before surgery. 

Next step is my sleep study on Tuesday the 29^th. I am not excited about trying to sleep somewhere I am not comfortable but it has to be done. 

Dr. Gornichec said that when I see him on 20^th he should have the response from my insurance and he should be able to give me a surgery date. I could be getting the surgery early May. 

He did confuse me and my choice for the surgery I am getting… What do you guys think? Gastric Bypass VS Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy??

RE: Brand

Hey Dolls hope everyone is doing well today - I came across these videos on YouTube a while back but wanted to share them with you. When you think about Russell Brand what do you think of aside from Katy Perry? Potty Mouth, Hilarious, ex drug addict, among many others. Well watch this for some good perspective...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obsLjK4s4IA