Hey guys!
I'm Debra I'm form NY, I had my Plication done here in NY on July 23rd. I was a previous gastric band patient, but had complications with it from the start, with 2 revisions under my belt, it was finally removed. I rapidly started gaining weight back, and decided to get this plication done. Pre-op weight was 275, and I just weighed myself yesterday at 256. 19lbs, woo hoo!!! I started incorperating more solid foods this past week, and I must say I'm a little dissapointed, since I do not have the immediate restriction like I had with the band, I was able to consume more than I thought. I know this is just a tool, and with my continued sessions with the Nutritionist I know that I will be successful. " Slow and Steady Wins The Race". AnaA..I know it seems hard to try and get in all your protien, but the more you try the better you will get at it. I eat alot of cottage cheese, chicken salad, and greek yogurt. Not a big fan of protien shakes, I did find these delicious nature valley granola bars that have 10g of protein. I was able to eat 1/2 cup of food at each meal. When I'm at work I follow a schedule and eat every 2-3 hours. I was eating less than 800 calories, and did not lose anything last week, but once I increased my calorie intake, I'm already down 2lbs this week. I'm still having difficulty not drinking with my meal, that is a big struggle for me along with that dreadful thing called excersize, lol! Good luck to all of you guys, lets all keep in touch.
Debra
