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Tara, you give me hope....

Tonni, I found out the carbs are hysterical, though. I think I'm going to have to try something else...maybe Jamba Juice?

Maybe that's why I was in the bathroom all morning? I'm guessing the carb amount is due to the banana mostly? Offhand, I don't know how many carbs a banana has in it...And I wonder if the cocoa they use is sugar free. I think this deserves further research. Maybe we can get some kind of substitutions going? SF banana syrup? Leave the banana out? There simply has to be a way! LOL!

kristen, I had the smoothie as a reward after this morning's yucky angiography I had to have, and you are right, it is quite nice. I want to find out the carb and calorie count because I think my BF would like it. He is on high protein diet also. Thanks!

Ok, just an update. I had to have CT Angiography this morning and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Also, they told me that my heart rate was pretty normal, my ECG looked good, (if they were using that for surgery, I would get the green light), and my blood pressure was great. So, according to that guy, I'm good for surgery. Of course, on Friday, I see my cardio again, and get the results of the Angio and Ultrasound of my heart and veins. I'm thinking worse case scenario, he puts me on a low cholesterol type of plan because of carotid artery plaquing. But we shall see. I'm down over 14 lbs, feeling good, still waiting for "Flo" to show up and then I'll be on the road to being a bandster! Yeehaa!!! By the way, I had that new Starbucks Vivanno protein smoothie with skim milk...the chocolate banana one...and it was good! Someone gave the stats on it, and I think it was good protein, calorie, and carb-wise. Has anybody had one yet?:thumbup:

Now, THAT is a nightmare! Good luck on band day!

With all due respect, it sounds like you are rationalizing. I think eating cheeseburgers is part of what got us all in this mess. If I were you, I'd at least stock up on some protein drinks, chicken breast, some frozen South Beach TV dinners, and frozen veggies. That way, when you are chasing after the kids, you can fix yourself up something really quick. How did get out to get the cheeseburger? I don't remember my daughter eating cheeseburgers at one or two. Now, you've had several pep talks. Now, get out there and serve yourself proud. You will end up being a good example for your two young children. Better now than when they are older and acquire those cheeseburger habits.

I don't know about everyone else, but doesn't putting 5 CCs or even 4 CCs a little too much for ANY ONE fill?

Debbie, My cardiologist wanted to give me a stress test after having discovered a slow heart beat on my ECG and an abnormal swishing sound in my neck. He asked me if I could walk fast. I wasn't sure how to take that. I can walk fast for ME. After a discussion about the possibility of not being able to do the stress test, that's when he recommended I have this CT Angio. I'm not looking forward to it. I don't want to have any more IVs than absolutely necessary (lapbandday) and also not looking forward to radiation, or the results of the test. What if it delays my surgery? I'm very apprehensive about the whole thing. Why are you having a stress test, if you don't mind me asking? Did you also have an abnormal ECG or did your doc decide to do it because of your weight? I guess I just want to feel better about this whole thing and need some encouraging words.

flowers, how do you like the sugar free syrups? I was on vitalady.com last night and seriously thinking of ordering some caramel myself, plus some other trial samples of some Nectar protein. The syrups only had one size for $7.49 so I was hesitant to try before I got some referrals.

I'm also scheduled for August 14th, barring any complications from CT Angiography I'm having this Tuesday. Yuk! Good luck to you!

I bought a ton of different stuff. I've tried GNC whey protein, Nature's Best Isopure, which isn't too bad, Nectar--I bought the Cherry, vanilla, and Cappucino--the cherry is very sweet. I also bought the Whey Protein Bullets from IDS Sports. Let me tell you. This has got to be the best way to get that protein in. I bought the fruit punch. Each bullet is about the size of a small cucumber (sorry, can't remember the ounces offhand) and packs a whopping 42 grams of protein and 176 calories, no carbs. What I did was add it to a fruit punch crystal light and it blends really well and not lumpy. I bought them because I figured after surgery, I wanted something concentrated in case I wasn't up to eating at all but needed to get the protein in. I think it's the best option so far. But Nectar products are popular. Also, my brother was telling me about Matrix Orange Cream. He said he has tried everything and this was the absolute best tasting....just like a creamsicle. If I hadn't already spent a small fortune in protein mixes, I'd order some myself. Good luck!

kristen, OMG! Starbucks has a protein smoothie? I'm so going tomorrow to check this out.

Thanks for your kind wishes. (Man! I don't know what's been going on with me getting on this site, but everytime I click on one of my subscribed threads, it's been shutting me down.) Anyway, I had an ultrasound of my heart and carotids on Thursday, and this Tuesday, I have a CT Angiography....I am NOT looking forward to THAT! Has anybody ever had one of those? I'm freaking out because what if they not only find something, but they find something that needs to be fixed before lapband? Has that ever happened to anyone? Do you think bradycardia or some carotid artery stenosis would prevent me from getting surgery? Maybe I only have a little problem or maybe I don't even HAVE a problem, and I'm over-reacting. Who knows? I'm just freaking out. BooHoo....but I've lost 13 lbs! :confused2:

Cutie: That is so great! What great news you have been given. I'm so envious. I went for a cardiology consult today, and discovered I have bradycardia, a heart murmur, and "swooshing" in my neck (I'm guessing they are going to rule me out for carotid artery disease tomorrow as I have an echocardiogram of my neck tomorrow). THEN, double YUK!, on July 29th, I have to go for a CT angiogroaphy. I am so not looking forward to that. Has anybody ever had one? I could use some pep talks because someone told me at work today that it is not pleasant! I have heart disease in my family and sometimes get numbness in my arms and dizziness when I climb stairs, but I just thought it was because I was F-A-T! Bummer....

getthin, thank you for your reply. I'm still sweating it out and sticking to the plan and today, I was running to the bathroom every 10 mts, so I'm confident that something good is going on. LOL! I'm going to be patient, try to keep the sodium low, and wait till next week. I don't have to see the surgeon for a couple of weeks, so I'll hope for the best. Thanks!

Melanie, how are you doing going into your second week of liquids? I'm on my 10th day, and after 10 lbs lost as of Saturday, my scale hasn't budged. Do you think I need to exercise? Blech!

Beck, Glad you are doing ok. I'm sure you are just having some post-surgery blues, whatever those are. I have no idea what they are, but it sounds like a good excuse. You need cheering, too. You will be fine. Everything will work itself out, I'm sure. Keep us posted. Bonnie

Hey Cutie! I'm thinking that anybody who might need the tongs would know what to do with them. LOL! But I'm guessing that it's for after surgery...you might not be able to access certain areas for cleansing, if you know what I mean, due to pain or stitches? Anybody?

The best of luck to you today on your band day! Keep us posted. :biggrin2:

Yeah, I thought that was pretty funny, too. LOL! But I have to admit, when I used to hover around 330, I could have used those tongs. LOL!

Emily, that's great! At least you figured out what it was and it wasn't serious.

Andrea, thanks for the reply. No, I'm not exercising. Girl! One thing at a time, ok? LOL! I gave up Starbucks Frappacinos and bread, and that is hard enough. I have been moving more and I do plan to incorporate exercise soon, but I feel so bloated and yucky now. I think I am going to add a chicken breast or something each day. I think I need food. And I just need to stay off the scale till next week, but it's soooo hard, especially when I know that I'm on my best behavior. Thanks for your advice and concern.