Charlene K

My DH orders sf Torani and Da Vinci from lollicup.com . I think he orders from another company too, but I don't know the name. I have sf orange, almond, peach, and caramel. I think I did have cherry. Oh and we always order a hlf gallon of sf chocolate. My Dh has to have chocolate in all of his coffees. I have seen these brands at Walmart and Target, but only in caramel.

Good Morning! I just got finished with my walk. Great.........yes,........Hawaii! Go to Maui and relax. Maui reminds me of Oahu forty years ago. It is not as commercial and crowded. Okay, gang, gotta go do a shake. I am trying to come up with a new recipe. I started using more sf syrups. I wonder what orange-banana would taste like? Yep, gonna try it. Later!

Yes.......I have the vanilla and chocolate. I ordered them online as an autoship so I didn't have to pay shipping. The newer shakes and in a resealable package and have more servings. I am trying different recipes. The vanilla with a half banana and sf caramel syrup is my favorite. I do use the vanilla Pro Joe for a creamer in my coffee. I like it. Good luck on the shake thing. It is tough the first few days, but then you lose your appetite for "bad" foods. I am still eating 4oz of chicken or white fish for one shake replacement.

Thanks Butterflies! My stomach has really been rumbling with all these shakes. So, I tried Beano this afternoon, and it helped a lot. I just drank a vanilla shake with a banana and sf caramel syrup. It was yummy!

Great, look at all you have had on your plate this last year. My goodness, I would be a basket case. Knees replaced, trip to Israel, wedding, grandma, now having to move from a place where you planned to retire. You vent all you want! You earned it! I know what you mean about being lonesome. My DH is in New Orleans working this week. I can't believe I am saying this , but I miss him. Laura, thanks for the whey protein info. Bariatric Advantage is whey protein isolate. Duh! Right on the label it says ALLERGY INFORMATION......this product contains milk and soy. So, now I know why my gut is rumbling. I'll just deal with it. Hopefully, I will be on food in June. My DH had bypass in July 2009 and he has lost 90lbs. He watches his intake, but not like I have to. My friend who had bypass in July 2008 lost 120lbs, eats junk, and has gained back about 10lbs. She eats fast food, candy, snack cakes, fried food......her diet never changed and neither did her attitude. She is still miserable......just skinny. Okay, peeps.......gotta go SHAKE! .....again thanks for all the props!!

We all want to be appreciated and validated. Don't feel silly. You brought a lot of support and joy to the patients. God is smiling!:thumbup:

Janet.....thanks for the props....yes it is hard, but lifestyle change is hard. Apples, have a great trip to the lake! Eva, thanks! i took that lactaid pill before my shake and it worked, but the drawback was for some reason my gut was very tight. I am gonna try it again today. There may be something in it that doesn't agree with my weird system. I am getting used to the protein drinks. I think having a band helps a lot. My pouch is so small now when I do eat protein it is only about 2-3ozs. I am sure sliders would still slide down.

Laura K.......WTG on the mile Laura ........Nels is such a sweetheart. Was that your sister in the pic with him? Julie.......glad you are back with the living......take it easy! Cheri.....sorry your frustrated with helping GS. My two DDs are teachers and they get so frustrated not getting the extra help for their kids. Hotmama.......I empathize with you. I need to lose a lot more weight too. That is why I am on a protein shake diet for the next 3 months. I am hoping to get a jump start with weight loss while learning how to eat right. You can do this. You might want to get the band checked out and see if you may be too tight. Thanks gang for all the encouragement!

Okay, just got back from nutrition class. Down 2lbs. woohoo!!!

Just got back. I haven't read the posts for today, but I am down 2lb. I'll take it! I was have a lot of bloating and gas. I am gonna start taking Lactaid tablets before I drink the shakes. I have always been lactose intolerant and I noticed the protein powder has creamer in it. Hopefully, this will take care of the bloating and rumbling in my gut. Okay, check back later!

Thanks! for the ad.......My stomach rumbles every time I drink a shake. Do you think I am developing a sensitivity to the Whey protein. Anyway, I am up for any help I can find. I don't get sick from the shakes.....I just bloat and rumble. Linda, I will make the brownies when I can eat again. I have found bean brownies before and they are good, but I didn't have a low calorie recipe. Thanks! Clag, Congrats on your loss and progress . You are doing great! Apples, I am glad you heard from Julie. Yes, you do feel worse for a few days and then the shot starts working. I hope it helps her. HUGS!!!!!!! for Julie

crzyt, Beautiful family! I loved the pics! Kimaly.......you go girl! almost there! Blaze...... You know your body and what feels good. Shrink.....yes only protein for about 3 days will take away your sweet tooth... Melissa.......try it and see what it does for you. I am weighing in tomorrow. I think i am only down two. The weather is getting warmer and I always weigh a few extra lbs in the spring and summer......genetics I guess.

Good morning gang! I had to babysit this morning while my DD got an ultrasound. It is another girl! Yippee! She is due Sept. 13th. Karen today is my DH's birthday. He is 62. He is working in New Orleans this week so we will have to celebrate this weekend.....no cake for us....maybe chicken fajitas. I'll take it. Eva, love your home! Well, tomorrow is weigh in. I have been so good, but I think I only lost 2lbs. Losing so slow is frustrating, but it is losing. Julie, I said a prayer for you. Let us know how you are doing. You will feel better in a few days. Sometimes it takes that long for the shot to work. Don't LIFT!!!!! Melissa, try chocolate shakes with banana......they are yummy! Great, hope the dentist trip goes well. I hate going to the dentist.Yep, my DH has to take antibiotics even when he has his teeth cleaned. Better safe than sorry!

I agree .........I hated the Bariatric Advantage when I couldn't doctor it up, but now it tastes great. I just drank a vanilla shake with half a small banana and sf caramel syrup. It was awesome. I have a lot of sf syrups for coffee. My husband likes to make capuccinos(sp). This morning I had a vanilla with sf orange syrup. It tasted like an Orange Julius. Do they still make those? I think you should drink what you like. I buy Pro Joe and use it for a creamer. I make about three cups of coffee a day and use it.

I am on Bariatric Advantage. I think you could buy any Whey Protein at Walmart or GNC. Mine has 27 grams of protein. I buy it online and I think it is 35 servings for 49.95. When I add in fruit the calorie count is close to 200. I have been eating 4oz of chicken in place of one shake. You can also have two cups of broth a day( counts as part of water intake) and a pickle. Well, spring is officially here. I walked out this morning and started sneezing and can't seem to stop. My eyes are running too, but I love the warm weather. I had a bad weekend with Fibromyalgia.....partly due to weather change and partly due to babysitting all day. My GS is a year old and must weigh 28lbs. He is a chunk! I will check in on my weigh in day......Wednesday. Have a great week!

Happy Birthday Eva! I hope you have a blessed day! Well, I am back with the living. The past couple of days were Yuck! I hadn't felt that bad since before I started on medication for Fibromyalgia. Of course, babysitting didn't help the cause either. Now, it is Monday! I am in crunch time for Wednesday weigh in. I went off track yesterday and ate saltine crackers. I hope it isn't reflected in my loss.

Good morning gang! I didn't read the posts, but looked at the pics..........love em! For some reason I am having a Fibromyalgia weekend. The weather here was cool, then warm, then rain, then sun, then cool. My body is in a turmoil. I took a muscle relaxer and I hope that will relax me. I will read stuff later this eve. HUGS! to All!

Just checking in.......not much to report. i am still doing three shakes and a lettuce salad with 4oz of chicken. One thing is for sure......taking food out of the diet helps.lol....I don't have to plan meals. I hope all of you have a great weekend!

San Antonio is about 3 1/2 hrs away. Let me know when you are going. Heck , if I had free fare to Hawaii I would have gone every winter. It is expensive to eat there, but you can find specials all over the island, and public transportation is cheap.

Thanks for telling me that the cologne is at Macy's. I went to a mexican restaurant for lunch and had a chicken fajita salad. I could only eat about two oz of meat and a half a cup of salad. I walked in the sunshine today. It was awesome. I hope everyone has a great weekend! As for me.....I am babysitting two grandkids. Mixed bag.......love to play with them , but the baby cries for about an hour before he falls asleep. :biggrin:

Well, I just got home from babysitting. My DD starting cramping and spotting so she needed to go to the ER and check things out. The baby's heartbeat was good. She did get that shot for having negative blood. They said the antibiotics (for sinus infection)she was on probably caused the cramping. She is due Sept. 13th. Apples, my friend's test came back negative for Ovarian cancer, but the Gyn wanted to do a ct scan. I guess she thinks she is okay now so she has moved on the ps. She is going to get a mammogram. I didn't say a word to her about it, but if there is something bad growing inside of her the ps will just cause her more problems. Rain.....I bet that smells good. Julie, glad Mimi is doing good tonight. I hope you get some rest. Oh, I used to wear Wing Song. Great, welcome home! Eva, thanks! It is tough, but doable. Janet, I always wanted to buy philosophy from QVC , but I didn't know anyone who wore it. I might have to get a bottle. Jessica, I am so sorry for your family problems. Joyce, I haven't heard of Cabotine, but of course I have been stuck on Passion for so many years I rarely check out the new smells. I am only wearing One because my son bought it for me. Okay, gang.........got to get some ZZZZZZZZ's.....nighty night!

Apples, I guess I better not tell you that it is 70 here and the sun is shining. oops! Thanks for the recipes! I just got back from taking my friend?? to the plastic surgeon for pre-op tests. She is having her arms, boobs, and a tummy tuck with lipo. They gave her about 4 prescriptions for different kinds of pain killers. It is a six hour surgery, but most of it is for stitching her. My issues with my sags and bags will have to be a health issue before I do PS. I am a chicken! Joyce, I hope your dental work went okay. All but six (bottom front) of my teeth are capped. I wish I had gotten "movie star" white on the front. I let the dentist talk me into a "natural white" about ten years ago. I hear they have pretty nice veneers now. Laura K.....hope DD gets her dream job Mom Rocks.......love that avatar! I have a question to throw out and share? What is your favorite cologne or perfume? I just started wearing ONE by Dolce and Gabbana, but my all time favorite I have worn since it was on the market is Passion by Elizabeth Taylor. Yeah, I know it is inexpensive, but it just smells so good on me. I always get compliments on it.

Janet, I will be on shakes until they think I need to be on food. I think I will go to two shakes and two meals first. I get blood work so I guess it will determine what stage of the program I will be in. Right now, it is SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE! Oh, yes, DH is starting to lose again due to the fact there isn't snack food in the house and I am not cooking everyday. Melissa, sounds like you are doing the right thing for yourself. Your wound will not heal till you excise it. HUGS! for you! Apples, have a great time at the lake. I am gonna miss you! Thanks gang for all the props and support. You are the greatest! Have a great day! Oh, Julie, you and Mimi are in my thoughts and prayers this morning.

Thanks, butterflies, for the props! Since I have been on this shake diet I have noticed triggers and bad habits I still had from my pre band days. I am gonna SHAKE those bad habits! lol

Thanks! I think I could have lost more had I not substituted a shake for 4ozs of chicken and a cup of lettuce once a day. I am gonna cut that down this week. I also found out I can have 2 cups of broth a day. It is weird.......drinking shakes has made me think about triggers that get me off track and the times of day I get the munchies. I just want to start eating right and make it a habit for life.