Ready2BFit

The number one doctor that I can recommend in the Plano/Frisco area is Dr. Allan Joseph Cribbins. His practice is like no other and you will be treated as a patient and not just another number. You will feel like an individual and fully aware of the procedure. I had my procedure on April 2nd and already down 33 pounds. Please please look into this location. The website is http://www.yournewhealth.net/.

Hello Springers! It has been a while but just wanted to peak in and say hello. Things are going well. I'm official two months as a bandster and down 30 pounds and loving the new me for the mos tpart. My band is 10cc and I only have 2.5cc right now and can eat anything. I know this doesn't happen overnight but I want to drop anothr 20 before July 6th which I think is alittle bit to much. So right now, I am just controlling my eating and working out everyday. Hope to hear from you all soon!!

Wow that is alot. I am eight weeks post op and got my first fill two weeks ago which was only 2.5cc in a 10cc band. My next fill isn't for another two weeks. Why so much for your first fill?

That happens. I gained a pound when i started solid foods don't worry but make sure you are healing now.

Well, here I am seven weeks post op and down 32 pounds. This has been a great journey for me until yesterday. My daily routine is working out at least one hour five days a week and taking the weekend off; well after yesterday I might be off a little longer. These thighs of mine are burning like fiyah and I think it is just my muscles but I will just wait. One thing I noticed on yesterday is that my arms and under my buttocks that flab is hanging and I HATE IT! For six weeks of not lifting weights is truly showing now. So I have to find me a personal trainer quick. Secondly on last night after I had, it felt like I couldn't breath and my band was moving. I have been doing alot of jumping and running and hoping nothing is out of place. There is like this sharp pinching in my throat and maybe I am just overing doing it. So as you can see right now i am so worried until I don't know what to do. Any help would be great.

LOL your husband sounds just like mine and he was afraid as heck. I was band on April 2nd and for us waited a month because i was afraid, but like Aspiring stated think of creative ways and have fun!

Unfortunately, I can't give much advise in that I just got my first fill on last Tuesday. Since the surgery I had dropped 19 pounds with a total of 32 which I think is good. We are in the same boat but I consume about 1000 calories but go to the gym and burn them all off so I am even across the board. My band is 10cc and I have 2.5cc in me now. On my next appointment which is in three weeks, I think they are going to put another 2.5cc's in my band. This is a learning process but if I continue to do well, then after my second fill I won't get another one until the new year. But talk with your doctor and see what they recommend.

Yes your stomach will sound like a fight is going on and that could be gas. Trust me the same thing was going on with me. However, I was on Clear liquids for three weeks at 2 ounces every 30 minutes which I couldn't do. My main focus was to get in at least 50 to 60 grams of Protein a day. When I started on full liquids, I could only have it after I got in my protein which increased to 80 grams a day. Some days I only had a 1/4 cup of cream of chicken because I was concern about my protein and Water. If you have concerns, you can always call your surgeon's office and they can provide you with assistance.

Have you tried the Unjury Protein Shakes? They are really good.

Be very careful with what you are eating. The one thing you want to do is make sure you are sipping and drinking water. It could also be gas pains which means you need to walk, walk, walk as much as possible. Remember your body is trying to adjust to what you have just experience. Your band doesn't tell you when to eat it is a tool to control your eating.

For six weeks, I just walked on the treadmill, stair master and stationary bike. There was no lifting involved and around week 5 I did a little Zumba with not much movement in my hips.

Well here I am approaching week 6 on Monday and have gained one pound. This is about to freak me out. i started back on soild food ffor the first time on Sunday and here it is Thursday and I am up 1.2 pounds. Is this normai? My first fill isn't until the 15th and I just want to do good. I'm going in the corner to cry

Well I had my surgery on April 2 and haven't been able to eat anything but cream of chicken soup after i was able to get in 100 grams of protein a day. I am down a total of 16 pounds since surgery which I think is remarkable for me. However, since my post op appointment two weeks ago, I have only dropped 3 pounds. There was no fluid put in my band during the surgery so i just have a band and waiting for my first fill on May 15th. Here comes the bad news, on tonight, because I was sooo hungry, I ate two chicken strips and four fries from Wing Stop and feel like I did something wrong. But the good part is that I am full and will wait the 30 minutes to drink. I know I am suppose to eat healthy and I can't believe I did this to myself. I don't want to hurt my stomach, but I was so hungry. How did you all deal with the hunger during this time because another week of this and I am going to go crazy!!!! Seems like I will never do right and just want to cry.

Well I had my surgery on April 2 and haven't been able to eat anything but cream of chicken Soup after i was able to get in 100 grams of Protein a day. I am down a total of 16 pounds since surgery which I think is remarkable for me. However, since my post op appointment two weeks ago, I have only dropped 3 pounds. There was no Fluid put in my band during the surgery so i just have a band and waiting for my first fill on May 15th. Here comes the bad news, on tonight, because I was sooo hungry, I ate two chicken strips and four fries from Wing Stop and feel like I did something wrong. But the good part is that I am full and will wait the 30 minutes to drink. I know I am suppose to eat healthy and I can't believe I did this to myself. I don't want to hurt my stomach, but I was so hungry. How did you all deal with the hunger during this time because another week of this and I am going to go crazy!!!!

This is greatly helpful for me. I will be five weeks post op on Monday and about to go crazy. My surgeon and bariatric coordinator both stated I wouldn't have my first fill until 6 weeks afterwards which is May 15th. Right now I have to consume at least 100 grams in protein shake before I even eat soup which is hard. Since my surgery, I have lost 16 pounds and the scale isn't moving as much. I know I was wrong but tonight I had two chicken strips and four fries...and what an awful feeling because I knew better but can we say I was full. Let me just say for the next 11 days until my fill, I am going to get back at it since I can start soft protein on tomorrow which will only be breakfast: 8oz protein (32 grams), 4 oz of grilled salmon and 1/2 cup of brocolli, 8oz protein (32 grams) for snack and dinner.

My surgery was April 2nd in which I missed Easter Sunday to give my stomach time to hell. However, I song on the next Sunday and was a little winded but made it after that. I would say sit out at least two weeks after your surgery to make sure you come back strong. Boy I can sang and hold those notes longer now! My Minister of Music looks at me and laugh.