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My doctor suggests a year without drinking at all. I personally have followed the rules regarding alcohol. I dont know what your doc recommends. I would stick with their plan. Im down 35 lbs and was banded Nov 5. Its not always easy,but its worth it when you see results! I wish you the best！

I agree with the others, that you hear more about the failures. If the overall patient population failed, I don't believe the procedures would still be performed. I was banded Nov 5, and I'm down 30lbs. I am EXTREMELY pleased! I feel very positive about the band and plan on losing 40-50 more. I make better decisions when eating, and follow my docs instruction. I thought initially "how can I do this ?", but when the weight starts coming off, its motivating!

I agree with the others, that you hear more about the failures. If the overall patient population failed, I don't believe the procedures would still be performed. I was banded Nov 5, and I'm down 30lbs. I am EXTREMELY pleased! I feel very positive about the band and plan on losing 40-50 more. I make better decisions when eating, and follow my docs instruction. I thought initially "how can I do this ", but when the weight starts coming off, its motivating

I had band with plication on Nov 5, and so far, so good! I did extensive research into it before I made decision. I am only 5 days out, so I am still on post op diet and still recovering, but that is going well. Better than I thought. I am purchasing a new scale TODAY because I truly don't know how much I have lost, but I lost about 16 total pre op! I think this was a good decision, and my doctor has done quite a bit of the band w/ plication and he encouraged me to research before I made final decision! I'm determined to make this work! You sacrifice too much time, money, energy, etc...

Hello Everyone, I had band with plication on Monday and so far so good. I list 17lbs pre op and I'm not sure how many post op yet. Its hard to get an accurate weight with all these monitors and IV polls attached! These clear liquids are all I really want at the moment. I really don't have an appetite right now! I feel very positive about this and I'm ready for a new lifestyle!

I completely understand how you feel! I am drinking all my shakes and really want to comply! I But I think my body is adjusting because I feel a little light headed. I am not "hungry", but I can tell my body is not use to this. I feel like I "NEED" to eat some food! However, I am just going to tough it out. Know that if thousands of others went through this and were successful, you can do it too!

Wishing you the best!

It sounds like you started your pre op liquid diet. Mine starts tomorrow, and Im a little worried . Stay encouraged! This phase will not last forever!

I'm on for Nov 5, and I can't wait! I have only1 week of full liquid diet to do pre op and I begin that on Oct 31! I know that can be difficult, but I'm ready for the challenge and ready for a new way of eating and living!

I'm early November and can't wait to get the show on the road! I have to get the routine pre open testing, and I'm good to go! (Lord willing!) I am getting excited because it has been quite the journey to get to this point. I am already cutting back and excercising. I'm ready for this lifestyle change!

I am strongly considering plication, and am almost convinced that is the way I want to go. It sounds like it is very effective. I'm glad my doctor suggested it.

That was an eye opener, she is NOT a true friend to disclose something told to her in confidence! I understand how you feel, but it may not seem as bad in the am. But,she was WRONG and I would tell her NOTHING else!

That's odd. I would think he would be encouraging the band, instead of telling you about bad results. Is he one of those that prefers Gastric Bypass?

Hi Illuxi, I think what makes the band different is that you are somewhat forced to eat less. The ones I know that had it, get very ill when they eat too much.

Hi All, I am a Newbie also at the beginning phases, but have one of my best friends had this procedure. We are so close, I pretty much heard her experience with most of the topics discussed.here. She also said the fills did not hurt much, and her dr's recommendation is a tightening every 10 lbs. I'm not sure if that is standard for all. I have to go a different surgeon than she did due to my insurance, She has lost over 100 lbs, but it has taken her about 3 years. She looks amazing! I will say, she tried to cheat ALOT! She initially tried to eat things that were not recommended and would head straight to the bathroom to vomit. Seeing her body respond in that way was enough for me to really follow the dr's orders!