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Hello Bos123, I don't think you should read into anything as far an not a lot of newbie's. It's just a newer surgery and insurance doesn't cover it so less people get it. I don't know anyone who has had any complications from this surgery. I am really happy with the surgery and everything that's come with it. I can honestly say that I wasn't nervous until the day of surgery. I was happy for my new life to begin! I had my surgery done in the Seattle area. Where are you having yours done?

Hello Bos123, I have found that a lot of the plication "old timers" stop posting on a regular basis. I am guilty myself but I am trying to be good and check in regularly. I had my surgery Oct 4th 2011 and did really well in the beginning. I have lost a total of 70 lbs, but am now stuck at 200 lbs. Most of which is my fault. I need to start watching what I eat more. I think my body is now maintaining with the calories I eat. Now I officially need to start dieting :-( and going back to the gym on a regular basis. How are you doing and when did you have your surgery?

Neman & tobethin, You two are doing great! My OP was Oct 4th. I started at 268 and am down to 200. I haven't lost much weight lately, but it's my fault. I've been working so much and have a very ill mother so I've been slacking with my diet. Keep updating, it's exciting to watch everyone else!

Welcome to the club Jeanet! You'll be "hot" in no time!

Canadian, you are losing much faster than I am. I am down about 65 lbs in just shy of 9 months. Granted for the last month I haven't been to the gym. I am still losing, but not as fast as I probably would be had I been going :-/

KC - We all had that "will it get better" feeling. The answer is YES!!! It gets much better! At day 5 (& 8) your stomach is still trying to expand back to it's normal size. That's why you get stomach spasms. Headaches could also be from lack of calories & water. My dr showed me how fast liquids go through your stomach and it's within minutes, so you should be able to sip water continuously throughout the day. Everything is going to feel weird right now and that's normal. Just know that you're in survival/ recovery mode right now and once you get onto solid food, you will feel much better!

Fantastic Canadian!!!! You must be so excited! I am almost a 1er myself! I have 5 lbs to go, and am very excited!!!!

Stina, you are doing great! You are losing faster than me and I work out with a personal trainer 3 days a week. I do have hair loss and it's driving me crazy. I had a lot of hair loss when I was pregnant and then 18 months of breast feeding. It finally got better and then came the surgery and it's bad again. My hair is sooo much thinner than it was, but luckily I had a pretty good amount to start with. I'm 8 months post op and I'm down about 60+ lbs with 50+ lbs to go

My Dr is Dr.Chock at Northwest Weight Loss Surgery in Everett, WA. I have had a great experience with her. My friend went to her at my referral and she also loves her. What state do you live in?

With all of our shrinking waists, I thought maybe we could find people in our area's here on this site and do some clothing trades :-). I don't like to shop for clothes and with our ever shrinking waists, it seems like we may be able to help each other out. It's hard to spend money on clothes when I know they will only fit for a short time. I personally sold my ENTIRE wardrobe on Craigslist for $20. I wasn't out to make money, just to give them to a good home. Now I have more clothes, but not as much as the first time. I am looking for sizes XL Shirts, and 18 Pants. I would also like smaller size pants, knowing I will get there soon I have sizes 2X shirts, 22 pants, 20 pants, & size 20 capri's to go to a good home. I don't have many items since I didn't acquire much after my initial weight loss, but if there is someone in the area I would love to give you what I have! Becky

Seems like different dr's say different things. I was clear liquids for 2 weeks, then milk based liquids for (I think) 1 week, then semi soft for a week, and at a month I was on regular food. I am hoping I am remember that right :-). My surgery was Oct 4th, so my brain is a little fuzzy. I have heard that some people have only been on clear liquids for 1 week.

I have never really been a breakfast eater. I try and at least take a bite of something. DEFINITELY eat before taking any vitamins! Vitamins on an empty stomach will make you throw up! I usually take my vitamins (when I remember) in the evening. Where are you in your eating? Are you on Semi soft yet? I know sugar free popsicles are okay in the clear liquids faze.

I was told to stay away from shakes because they are liquid calories that move through you quickly which in turns makes you hungry faster. I would say... If you're in a hurry and that's what you have available, than grab it. It's still a lot better than stopping at fast food! I drink some protein drinks also. Being a vegetarian, I am always worried that I'm not consuming enough protein. Maybe when you drink a shake you should make a mental note that you can't have anything else to eat for 3 hours. That way you don't end up eating 2 meals. I find at night that I want to snack even after I've eaten dinner. It is my biggest issue right now