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I discovered how to make Protein pina coladas (non-alcoholic) Mix one scoop of vanilla Protein powder, add 1/4 cup of pineapple juice and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of coconut milk*, add enough skim milk to make 8 oz total, add crushed ice and a dash of rum extract (baking aisle in grocery store). Blenderize or shake vigorously.
OPTION- use two tablespoons of crushed pineapple instead of the juice.
* I buy "Naked" coconut milk which is low in calories, in the refrigerator section of supermarket with chilled sports drinks. Canned coconut milk can have a lot of sugar- always check labels on everything before you buy!

I really like the chocolate splender, but all flavors are good. I use the vanilla a lot--I put it in my sugar free Jello and my sugar-free instant pudding. Tonight I'll finish the cheesecake pudding with vanilla Unjury. Yummee! I'm going to get some more DaVinci sugar free syrups and add them to the vanilla flavor. I finally found a source for DaVinci (Bariatriceating.com doesn't carry it now). I can get it on Amazon prime, but I'll check a couple local stores first.

Had my first fill on Tues Aug 13, it was a breeze. Dr.used fluoroscopy to do it, first numbedthe area, added the Fluid. The whole thing took maybe 5 mins. Was on full liquids and mushies for 48 hrs. At first, I didnt feel any different + was hungry. Now, two days later, I feel full after less than a cup of anything. No problems at all, looking forward to continuing wt loss, hoping to get in the "green zone".

You can make oatmeal with the hot Water from coffee-maker. I add unflavored Protein Powder to mine and a couple of drops or maple extract (in baking aisle at supermkt). I also make tuna salad, i put onion powder and celery salt in it for flavor without the solids. Plain low fat Grrey yogurt w/protein powder is awesome, especially if you can use a miniblender to add in fresh fruit. I like to add vanilla or strawberry flavored Protein powder. You probably won't have a big appetite after the sugery, so getting adequate protein + liquids will be important. Good luck with your surgery! Mine was June 27- I've lost 25 lbs so far, including pre-op.

I agree about getting your shoes from a store that specialiazes in running. I was running in shoes I bought myself,but ended up with inflammation of the hip that required several months of physiotherapy and meds before it finally resolved. After I was finally back on my feet, I went to a local running store and found out I needed a totally different shoe. Now I can walk without pain and I am also going to get back to running with the Couch to 5K program.

REGRFWD
HA! this was harder than i thought, might break this up w/the age differences next summer. the tweens are the work right now, i LOVE the 2-7yrs olds. ready to go visit MY mom next wk and let her pamper me..:eek:
bigbaby - yes hubby was banded about an hr after i was. it has been awesome to go through the same experience together...we figured we got heavy together while married, lets get fit at the same time....No, he's never been on here, but he hears a LOT about it:tongue:

"when" i have a Protein shake, it's EAS AdvantEdge carb Control - chocolate. 110 calories, 17grams Protein. i'm sure others will respond to their favorites....

Step 1: Take Orea out of box, Step 2: Take meat cleaver out of drawer, Step 3: Pound said orea w/ meat cleaver and scream "damn you orea, damn you" repeatedly

It's just one day! Concentrate on the family... watching the kids play (if you like kids, that is).. the fireworks, and the reason for the holiday!

Hang in there, bbagley. You're going through a big change, so an emotional reaction is okay. But don't let it get you down, you will get through the tough times and look back with pride on what you accomplished. Talk to your dr + nutritionist asap for advice on your upset stomach- it could be as simple as taking something for gas or Constipation. They will steer you right. Runny cream of wheat helped settle my stomach, and Unjury Protein works best for me, but everyone is a little different. If the bvrand you have upsets your tummy, try a different one.

My fear is bat wings on my arms but I'll take saggy skin over fat any day. Everybody is different depending on many factors.

Congrats, Joy! Thanks for posting, glad to hear it went well for you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, hope the gas goes way soon. 48 hrs to go until I am banded- your post gave me lots of encouragement.

Best of Luck, Joy 332!

I am SO happy that I reached out to all of you!! What a difference a post makes! I am recording everything I eat on my new MyFitnessPal account. I am MUCH more mindful of everything that I eat because now I have to hold myself accountable. Now, I just need to keep doing it; create that habit. I'm watching my portions and I'm eating slower. Even when my husband is home we eat in front of the TV and as we all know, we don't pay attention to how or how much we are eating. I am incredibly aware now.
I've used MRSINTO's ideas for meals and tonight I had 97% browned ground beef, Glory Foods - Sensibly Seasoned Lower Sodium Tomatoes, Okra, and Corn, and Margaret Holmes White Acre Peas, and sauteed sweet onion. It's a one pot meal and it's awesome!!! It will last me 5 days or maybe 6 (my portions are appropriate now...).
I'm also not mixing my Protein with skim milk or almond milk before I mix it in my coffee. Nope, I'm putting just the Protein into my black iced coffee. I'm also making sure that I am drinking/consuming a lot of protein. Today I've already had 65 grams.
The icing on the cake so-to-speak? I have signed up for a 5k and I downloaded a Couch to 5k (C25K) app on my phone. I went to the gym this afternoon and not only did I do Week 1 Day 1's workout (all treadmill), but I also did another 40 minutes on the treadmill. In total I burned over 350 calories!! I will RUN this 5k!! I will!!!
So, thank you everyone for being here and for giving me the push I so desperately needed. Whether you commented or didn't even know that I had posted; because of this forum we will all succeed. I couldn't do it without you!!! Much love! :wub: Bee