CHEZNOEL

So happy they figured it out! Good luck with surgery! Prayers are coming!

Look for Band friendly meals everyone will eat!

Go Maddy Go!!! Just had to post! :ph34r:

Go for it! You will not be sorry. Without co-morbitities you may have to self pay, but I did and I have never regretted it!

Amen to that. I had my TT before LB. Fortunately my gut sucked right in, no more flab! I went by to say thanks to my Plastic Surgeon!

Good luck!

What's the BMI?

try to keep it clean big boy!

Give it time.

It is a tool, it does what you want it do if you follow the rules!

How about you? You had surgery yet? If so update your profile and share your progress!

Good advice, switch up on exercise and food!

Tell me more.

Congrats on getting a date. Just remember we are here for you! Good luck!

Banded at 15??? Wow!

Talk to your doc about a beta blocker.

Bread is very hard... try toast

Keep sipping liquids, this stage will pass.

Congrats on your recommit.

Sounds like gas. Walk alot and windmill your arms. This stage will pass.

This sounds like head hunger if you are getting in enough protein.

P.S. Chew everything. Just cause it is mushy doesn't mean you don need to chew!

Cottage cheese, canned fruit, squash, all kinds. I also enjoyed ground turkey and ground beef.

Ask away and we shall answer. Plication is a process of folding the large portion of the stomach in on itself and stitching it in place. The result makes the stomach much smaller. I have it and have been happy with my results. Welcome Newbie, ask we shall answer!

Good job AJ! Looking good, even without the Tiara!