May lap-band

[plopez 77]

Hey Betty

It's going great. Tomorrow is day 7 on Atkins. I've lost 5 lbs and doing good. I'm getting scared but I'm ready ..

[betty_s 476]

Had my 3 week follow-up today! Nurse practitioner was really happy with my results so far. Got moved to solid foods, still no restriction on calories, just making sure I'm getting my Protein in. Still at 30 lbs lost. And I'm allowed to lift weights! I've been doing cardio since last monday, but i really hate it. I'm happy i can start building some tone back that i lost while recovering!

She said, the average band patient loses 1/2 lb a week.. but that seems really low to me, especially starting out. I'm working for 2-3 lbs a week, but I'm not going to beat myself up if i don't make it every week. Right now I'm 273, and instead of focusing on losing 98 more lbs, i'm going to focus on getting to 260's. After that, i'll focus on 250's and so on.

[plopez 77]

Awesome Betty. Keep up the good work.

Tomorrow 8 days Atkins... Next Friday is The big day.

I keep questioning myself.

[cadu 4]

It's normal that you question yourself. I cannot explain the newness my body feels just having it done. You will not regret it. Keep the faith to be healthy!

[plopez 77]

It's normal that you question yourself. I cannot explain the newness my body feels just having it done. You will not regret it. Keep the faith to be healthy!

Thanks so much

I'm ready !!!

[betty_s 476]

How are all my may banders doing?

[new me1475 33]

I am doing good.

[mias76 32]

I'm doing good. I go for my 1st fill on Thursday.

[bobomarge 58]

I went for my first fill a week ago. No restriction yet but I'm still loving my band!!

[tmposton 49]

I am fluctuating up and down. I go tomorrow for my first fill. Noticed some food intolerance to milk producTs and Protein supplements absolutely make me sick as a dog! Otherwise doing well.

[cadu 4]

Got my first fill today:), everything is going great, already down 22 pounds, exercise has increased and feel more energized. So thankful I had my band done. It's a great tool to help you loose weight! But remember you have to do your part in this lifestyle change:)

[betty_s 476]

congrats @@cadu and everyone else! i had my first fill last wednesday, and i'm not sure if its because i'm sick or not (cold), but my band has been pretty tight, could also be swelling still, too. i'm wondering if i'm already really close to green, bc 1/2-3/4 C of food is holding me 4ish hours. my doctor drained my whole band with anything that it might have been primed with, and put in a total of 4.4cc's.

[Sirena12 24]

congrats @@cadu and everyone else! i had my first fill last wednesday, and i'm not sure if its because i'm sick or not (cold), but my band has been pretty tight, could also be swelling still, too. i'm wondering if i'm already really close to green, bc 1/2-3/4 C of food is holding me 4ish hours. my doctor drained my whole band with anything that it might have been primed with, and put in a total of 4.4cc's.

I'm wondering if I am too! I'm at 6.8 cc in my band after 2 fills (yesterday my second) and not hungry at all. I haven't felt hunger though since my prior to surgery.

[cadu 4]

I know I'm not in the green zone yet, I only got 1.6cc fill, I'm choosing to make better choices with my food, but still get hungry in a couple of hours after eating, trying together my Water intake is the hard part!

[tmposton 49]

I know I'm not in the green zone yet, I only got 1.6cc fill, I'm choosing to make better choices with my food, but still get hungry in a couple of hours after eating, trying together my Water intake is the hard part!

I too have problems getting in my fluids as well as my Proteins. I get really close with the Protein and then I get nauseated.