Hi Lea
Bran is a great source of fiber, but doesn't work well as a complex carb because it doesn't really get digested. Rolled oats work well for me in my shake. You could add a bit of oat bran as well if you want the fiber.
Allison

: Thank you for all your replies. I
: appreciated the support. I'm
: trying to just focus on step one
: with the food but today I forgot
: about the complex carb. I had a
: really good shake and by noontime
: I was really hungry. Now I will
: try to remember about add the
: oats. Has anyone added oatbran to
: their smoothies?

: Lea