ashchap13

Ground hamburger is a go-to food for me! Burger, no bun. I will just cook it and add mushrooms, spinach etc. I make sure I get the leanest beef possible! It's the way I get most of my protein!

Anyone eat it?

Right after I did my last month's session, I was able to schedule surgery! I had my surgery not even a month after. I had to do some lab work, ekg, stuff like that and once that was all done I was good to go! I surprised it moved so quick and smooth. The office I work with is AMAZING though. Hopefully it moves like that for you too!

Thanks for the insight! I was getting hungry more often. So hopefully this will help!

Hey all! Just got home from my 2nd fill. I am hoping this is going to give me some more restriction! I have lost 22lbs since surgery and 6lbs since my last fill a month ago. The hardest part is learning my body and trying to figure out when I need fills. The past week or two I could feel i could eat more and had actually gained a pound. I can't wait until I feel the green zone!! I would love to watch these lbs just fall off! lol. Thanks for listening! Ashley

Hi All! I am 28 and been banded since January. I would love to pay it forward with all my knowledge and be a buddy/mentor. I am very easy to talk to and would love to hear all your stories and help anyway I can. I also live in the Chicagoland area. Email me if you ever need anyone to chat with! ashley.chapman29@gmail.com ~Ashley

How do u get so much Protein?!

I had an bcbsILhmo...Had to do a 6mo pre-op diet/consultations. After that I was approved immediately! Only had to pay $50 out of pocket Good luck!

Congrats! I hope all went well, this site was my absolute go-to after surgery! Utilize it. Can't wait to hear about your successes!!

I had no problems with my bcbshmo. The office was great and sent in everything as they were supposed to! I had to do the 6mo pre-op consultations. When I was done with that I scheduled surgery right then after! My surgery costed almost $22,000 and I only had to pay $50 out of pocket! I couldn't believe it. Now I pay a $30 copay everytime I need a fill Good luck!! I am also in IL and had my surgery @ St. James in Chicago Heights, IL.

I use the same! Vanilla for me

I have never had a problem with eggs, they are actually my go-to food!

Hi Everyone!! I was banded January 29th. I had my first fill yesterday. I don't really know how much is in my band. This morning I had 2 scrambled eggs and about 1 and 1/2 turkey sausage patties? Now I am waiting to see how long until I am hungry again. Does that seem like an okay portion? I am doing really bad with portioning. Thanks!!

What is this burping I've got going on? After I eat i usually let out this feel good burp? Is it the food passing through the band? Am I eating too much?? Thanks!!!