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Another update...I am close to the 6 month date. Things have slowed down naturally BUT I am still losing!! I have crossed the 70 lbs threshold! This is one of the best decisions I have ever made!

I enjoy reading the progress of the patients. I can honestly say it is one of the best things I have started and have all intentions of finishing. One June 1st it will be 3 months since my plication by Dr. Ortiz. So far I have lost a total of 52 lbs. I have 43 more lbs to go. I started walking 2 weeks ago and it seems to have pushed me along. Not trying to "blow my own horn", just want to motivate those that are considering plication as an option. It does work! It is imperative that you follow the instruction given to a "T" and you can not fail!

You will do great! Small piece of advise...when you are awake START WALKING! This will help to prevent any gas pain! I never had a problem and I greatly attribute it to the walking. Great experience! I am down 47 pounds! Only 49 to go! Follow post op instructions to a T.

I had a problem free experience. My husband accompanied me. We were picked up from the airport and then dropped off at the Marriott. The Marriott staff was super!! They definitly cater to your needs. I arrived a day early. The facility at OCC was much like a surgery center. You meet with Dr. Miranda first, then the cardiologist, and surgery is next. I think it took about 45 minutes. I was up about an hour later walking the hall. Never experienced any nausea and very little discomfort. The next morning I went back to the hotel. I was doing so well that I scheduled the red eye out of San Diego back to ATL. My husband was amazed at how well I recovered. One thing to keep in mind....follow their instructions to a T. I was supposed to lose 11 lbs before surgery. I lost 23. Dr. Ortiz said it makes a big difference in the surgery as well as your recovery when you follow the pre op plan. I am a definite believer in that.

This is a tough time span....thankful for cream soups but now they all taste alike. Have lost the want or desire for chicken broth. Any helpful hints during this time? Not complaining because it is working. Down a total of 30 lbs!! Can't wait for tuna, cottage cheese and quiche!!! I am racking up on recipes.