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I always thought we weren't supposed to drink with meals, in order to keep from stretching our stomach back out. I'm sure that is a concern, but I saw a great post on the VSTboard that explained it very well. Thought I would repost here, as I am sure there are others who wondered about it the same way I did. Liquids with food demonstration video

I'm gonna admit, August has been a rough month for me. I was wondering how others deal with cravings? I was always an emotional eater before, and I feel that I am backsliding and I'm not sure how to deal with it. For a couple of months I had no cravings, but I've had them really strongly and been very bad lately. Sigh. Still losing, but not very much this month.

Sounds like you're doing awesome!

Try searching for 'plication florida" on Google and call the doctors that you get results for. I would think that would be the best way to get the information you need.

During August I have felt like I could eat a lot more than I could the past few months. I actually felt really hungry today, something I haven't felt since the surgery. I have also let cravings get the best of me though, so I know that is a big part of the situation, but I haven't really lost any in a while. Maybe we will wake up to a sudden losing spree soon. I know that I have to be more diligent.

That's awesome...a lot of willpower, but awesome!

Sorry for the double post.

Wow, over how long of a time period? I've been doing well, but August looks dismal for me so far, lol!

I think there are a couple in Florida that do it too. One is in Jacksonville.

I'm so sorry to hear that...I was hoping that you were still having a great experience with him. I know on previous posts you said he did a really good job on the surgery, but there is no excuse for him to treat you that way. I get better (not much, but a tiny bit better) response from the staff and doctor in Cancun...he's actually emailed me himself 4 times, although sometimes I wonder about some of the stuff he tells me. I figured that the US doctors would have their act together. Again, I'm sorry that they haven't treated you better!

I think FattoPhat used him, and I think she was extremely happy with him. Hopefully she will be on here in the next couple of days and can fill you in.

I always lose in that pattern. I will drop steadily for several days, maybe even a week. Then the scale will bounce up and down as much as 5 lbs. This continues on for as long as 2 weeks (longest period, but usually about 5 days), then I start losing again. Took me awhile to figure this out, and was very frustrated with it the first couple of months. Now I just expect it.

Would the reason for insurance covering the TT be because of excess skin rubbing? I have heard that if you can get your doctor to document irritation and rubbing (in whatever region your problem area is) that sometimes insurance will pay for cosmetic surgery.

Great info, thanks for sharing and posting!

I have been on a stall this last week, but finally broke 30 lbs lost...in just under 3 months. Ok, I am really curious...can you tell us how much the arm surgery is going to cost? That's the one I think I need...my arms are my big problem spot.

Rock on! You are doing really well!

I had mine in Cancun and felt perfectly safe. Others on this board went to Tijuana. I was a little nervous to go there, but now I probably wouldn't think twice after seeing all the others who have gone there.

That's awesome! Do you mind me asking how much you lost in the presurgery diet?

I think I have read that they will perform plication up through age 70 in Mexico. I would say your overall health and ability to bounce back from the operation would be more important that a number on a piece of paper. Good luck!

I'm sorry you have a torn muscle, but so glad to hear that you don't need another surgery! Get well soon!

Hang in there! I do appreciate all the people who provide reality checks...if I hadn't seen a few 'reality check' posts before my first stall (and many more during) I would have totally freaked out. I think it's good to see the good and the bad before we make our decision, and as we go along. It's nice to know there are others in the same boat...and it's encouraging to see others get over the obstacle. Again, I think you are doing great with your weight loss, but I know we all want it quicker!

Actually, My doctor has had bariatric surgery. That is one of the reasons I chose him..I figured having gone through it he at least understood the issues. In that aspect, I was very happy.

I have been there...if you look back through my posts my first stall started at 2 weeks and lasted almost 2 weeks. boo! I was very discouraged and voiced a lot of frustration on here. It took me about 3 stalls to kind of figure out the pattern and stop being so upset about it. I have come to the conclusion that our bodies lose strangely after this surgery. Not sure if your weight loss includes the presurgery diet, but 32 lbs is great!

Thank you! I do that too..up and down, up and down...and then all of a sudden it will drop a lot (usually). I had to learn not to get too discouraged over this. It really freaked me out the first time the scale went up 3 lbs!

How are you doing? I hope you're feeling better today-hang in there!