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I had the Plication on Nov 17,2010 and had 110 lbs to lose I am now down 60 lbs and losing anywhere from 3 - 5 lbs per week... Just stick with the program eat good and exersize as much as possible and you will be fine.. And drink a crap load of water everyday.. Kevin

They give you heparin (an anticoagulant) which reduces risk of DVT & PE and they also put stockings on you which also reduce the risk. This is something you should ask them about though... these medical questions should not be answered by people who are not medical professionals. I am a pharmacist who works in anticoagulation management, but I would still suggest you discuss any medical concerns with the physicians.

Hi Dwayne, My husband and I are from Edmonton and we both had the Plication procedure done Nov 17 at OCC. I had a few days of nausea and alot of bloating, but Kevin tolerated the procedure very well. We feel great! More energy, less fatigue. 7 weeks post-op: Kevin has lost 45 lbs (344 at start) and I have lost 33 (256 at start). We are eating regular foods now. It amazes us how little we eat and are full. We eat alot slower, chew food thoroughly and are exercising regularly (not running marathons or anything, but swimming or elliptical approx 3-4 days a week). Our best advice is to follow the instructions and you should do very well. About the "sugery in Mexico" experience: We too had reservations about travel to Tijuana, the facility, etc. but were very pleasantly surprised. The care we received was excellent and I would recommend OCC to anyone considering bariatric surgery. I am a pharmacist (have worked with nurses who provide bariatric care) and I feel 100% satisfied with our decision. This procedure appears to be an excellent way to lose excess weight, allowing us to eat less and still feel satisfied, along with seeing rapid results which keep us motivated. I have reviewed the studies that are available: limited research and small numbers of patients but results appear promising. We had also initially decided on the lap band, but weren't keen on needing fills, and possiblity of slippage or just the idea of a device being placed. After talking to Dr Ortiz and reading on my own, we decided to have the plication procedure instead. No regrets! Hope this helps. Tara and Kevin

Hubby and I had Plication on Nov 17. He recovered very well even after the first day.. I had alot of nausea, stomach cramps and gas for at least 4 days. It got better slowly over the next week. Now we are 18 days post-op and feeling great! 3 more days until we can resume exercising. Don't overdo it soon after surgery (ie: heavy lifting... WALKING only! Do as much walking as you can though to reduce nausea and gas. And remember to drink lots of clear liquids! I felt worse when dehydrated. 4 more days until soft diet! WOOHOO! Cream soups do get old... but we are both determined to make this work so are following Dr Miranda's very closely. Good Luck! Keep in touch if you have any other questions!

Can someone explain how to post the weight loss ticker? And can we put up 2 of them? Thanks

We had the same thoughts too.. try to think about what hasn't worked in the past and that this is an opportunity to change your life! You will do fine! Hubby and I are 12 days post-surgery and are doing great.

Still having alot of gas pains - plication done Nov 17. Tried a Gas-X strip.. not sure if it helped or not. Walking alot too, and drinking more and more. Any suggestions???

Thanks denali. Kevin is getting a bit nervous that he won't have lost enough weight and will have to delay surgery. I'm sure he'll be fine though. 2 more days!!!!

We're staying at the Camino Real. I hope it's nice.

My husband and I are both scheduled for plication Nov 17th. The pre-op diet has been ok (we only had 7 days to do it).. I hope we can lose the minimum of 5%. What do we drink for the last 2 days before surgery (ie: liquid only)?? Would appreciate comments. Thanks, Kevin and Tara