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Congratulations to both of you. I had it done on 10/21 and wonder now why I didn't do it years ago. SO SIMPLE...NOT REALLY ANY PAIN (besides those crazy gas pains)...no hunger....fine on energy and sleep. It's been 3.5 weeks since mine and I feel great, just crossed over into the 'mushie' food phase...have lost 20 pounds. WOO HOO. You should be getting soooooooooo excited. Your world is about to change.

My direct email is johnna.murray@hotmail.com.

would prefer if we could chat on Friday or Monday. Thursday I;ve got a crazy schedule. Friday I could do 9am (EST)---probably in the middle of night for you or Monday the 15th at 4pm (EST). My direct line is 843-202-6968. And I have not had any nausea, vomiting, etc.

Thank you so much for your reply and I will take you up on your offer to call you. I am available anytime on Thursday as I'm not working, let me know a good time to call is and your phone number. I'm in Alberta, Canada so I'm not sure what the time difference is. I can't wait to see how things are going for you, I'm so excited I'm having troubles falling as sleep at night......it nice to think of what 2011 holds for both of us!!!

Cheers!

Crystle

hey there! I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. I had it done on 10/21. This Friday I get to start on my mushie foods. You can email me a long list of questions, thoughts, etc and I'm happy to answer them one by one. Or if you'd prefer we can arrange a time for you to ring me and we can chat. Hvae a good evening.

I'm interested in chatting with anyone who has recently had Plication surgery, I'm scheduled for Nov. 22nd.

Thanks for sharing. I only get down one 20 ounce bottle a day and drink 3 protein shakes daily. I have a little broth, a sugar/fat free popsicle here and there and creamy fat free soup occasionally. I've felt great for the last week. When I read the title of your post, my mind immediately went to beer and wine! HA

Two weeks post-surgery. Doing great. No hunger. Diet consists of 3 protein shakes a day, water and vitamin enhanced water, sugar free clear beverages, broth, and creamy fat free soups (no chunks) 3 times a week. This is so flipping simple and NO side effects or sickness thus far! Heart burn gone, headaches gone, sleeping peacefully, plenty of energy, losing about half a pound to a pound per day. Down 15 lbs from pre-op.

The first 5-6 days were a bit rough but mostly just the gas pains---sharp sometime almost like contractions in your back and chest. After day 6 or 7, it's golden. Not hungry...energy...just fine. My plane ride was almost 5 hours so that in and of itself was terrible. I won't kid you---the day of surgery and the next 1-2 days are pretty uncomfortable...but it passes soon enough!! So excit4ed for you....YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!!

I am scheduled for the procedure on the 16th. Excited but a little nervous. How did you feel for the trip home?

well, I can't speak to anyone else and who should opt for what procedure BUT I'm so so so glad that I changed my mind at the last second and went with the plication procedure. It is totally reversible...no cuts....or things removed....my stomach is just pretty much tapered/hemmed up an sutured into place so that the "open" portion of my stomach is a fraction of what it used to be. I don't have to go for any adjustments, fills, or other doctor appointments. I've lost 12 pounds in 10 days. No real hunger...no cravings...plenty of energy....very pleased.

Do your research before you go there...call one of the surgeons....make sure you make the right choice. I was all scheduled for Band but changed and did Plication a mere 2 hours before my surgery.

If my best friend or family member was going to have a WLS done, I would tell them do the Plication---NO DOUBT.

I just had the procedure done on October 21st and am doing well. Wanted to check in with other recent patients to see how they are doing and what options they ate, any ideas they have on the "mushies" and general well-being. Any headaches?

Lori,

Will you please ask someone if on the forum page, if they can add another category in addition to the lapband, sleeves, teenagers, etc.---add one for Plication so that we all have one place to go. Thanks!!!!

Ok... this is a test area. We are still trying to figure out how to best use it

Dolittle and I will review questions and submit them to Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez and the answer to chosen questions - the ones of benefit to the most bandsters - will be posted here.

Specific questions about a problem you are having with your band or any immediate need question should be called it directly to our office at 1-866-376-7849 ext. 5 for after-care/fill doctors, ext 3 for Dr. Martinez or ext. 4 for Dr. Ortiz.

Thank you!

Hey there and congratulations!!! I had my surgery done last Thursday 10/21. I, too, was scheduled for LapBand and I switched the day of surgery to Plication as you indicated many others did on your day of surgery. Everyone scheduled on my day switched to plication, too. THe #1 thing I wanted from my surgery (besides weight loss, of course) was for it to be reversible. Plication gave me that. Additionally, I do not have to go to any more doctors...no additional $$s for fills, no trying to find the right cc level (which I was nervous about), no bandster hell, no chance of band slippage or port problems.

Actually, the plication procedure has started in Louisiana and a couple of other states. It was featured here on the local news channel just day before yesterday. I did pause when I was told about it and think it is SUCH A GREAT IDEA that you have shared your post with others pre-trip so that they can do the proper research. Also, if anyone from the OCC is reading this, I was thinking this week that they should so shoot a mass email out to all scheduled surgeries for the next month or so to inform people of this other procedure. It would have been great to have been fully educated prior to the date. But SO happy I chose Plication....and on Day 6, I'm feeling great! and yes, the first 2 days post-surgery are more difficult than the band.

Thanks Y'all...hopefully I'll be blessed like you both and not have any real issues!!

I'm scheduled for lapband in October and have been hearing about this term "Bandster Hell". It sounds as is there is little to no restriction, still hunger, no weight loss etc. Can anyone touch on this? Do you generally lose weight between the operation and the first fill? If so, is it moderate weight loss? I can handle about anything as long as I know what to expect. Thanks!

I'm scheduled for LapBand on October 21. Very excited....but nervous, too. Flying in on the 20th and out on the 23rd. OMG!!! Can't believe it!

The summer is flying by, our lives are flying by, you've decided to to do something about your weight. Well, your not alone, when you go to San Diego, some of your on-line friends will be there too. This topic is where you can meet your new friend. Lets hear from those who have scheduled their WLS in the month of October.