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I try not to get on the darn scale every day but then it sucks me in! I lost 13lbs the first week.

I had hiccups on three different occasions today but I am 7 weeks out. It doesn't hurt but it is not comfortable either.

That sucks!

I was self paid too, we (family) organized bingos and gathered money for my surgery, we didn't say it was for that purpose, and we sold some jewelry, and other things that we didn't need anymore, it took us like 5 months to get all the money that I needed If you really wanted you will find the way!!

I love this! How awesome that you did everything you could to get the money to improve your health...inspiring!

Unfortunately even if you aren't self-pay the process is still long and frustrating. I had to wait many months (required diets, testing etc.) on insurance and I know some one here have waited for over a year. I just tried to concentrate on learning as much as I could and practice it pre-band (eating smaller bites, chewing, quitting soda etc.) Your time will come just hand in there!

I kept my Merina in during surgery and it wasn't an issue.

I love love love my plication! I can eat between 2-4ounces at a time. When you get to solid foods you will feel more satiated, but Soup kind of runs through pretty quick. I am almost 4 weeks out and am not scheduled for a fill until 12 weeks. I wouldn't be too concerned at this point because your body is trying to heal and the swelling has probably gone down allowing for more room in your new tummy.

Thank you thank you everyone for your thoughts! I'm so glad to hear where other bandsters are at, it definitely gives me some range to look at.

That is reassuring thank you for your input!

I joined My Fitness Pal about two weeks ago so I could log my food but the daily calorie allowances frustrates me. I am not sure what a banderster's daily allowance should be and it suggests 1950 daily for me based on my height and weight. Does anyone know what calorie range a bandster should be eating a day? I vacillate between 450 and 800 daily, I am afraid to go any higher in fear of my weight loss stalling.

I agree with the earlier posts. I was afraid of the same thing but I continue to lose especially when I increased my calories a bit You will do fine!

That is what I am craving!!! So bizzare!!!

Lol I heard it was because my sodium was low, who knows lol!

Bahahaha I just now realized my topic says "been" instead of "being"...nice!

I was nervous because there isn't any long term research so I vacillated between having it done and not. I am glad I chose to do so though. I am 3 weeks out and down 22lbs

ok just needed to tell SOMEONE who "gets" it...I weighed in at 199.5 this morning. Wow, finally under 200!

ONEder land! That's amazing!

Dr. Snyder is amazing and I am so glad I chose to go with him. I love the plication. I haven't experienced bandster hell and like that I won't have to go for fills for a while. I have lost about 20lbs from my surgery date on July 30th.

I did have 24 hours of liquids and asked about the "liver shrinking diet" that everyone was posting on. Dr. Snyder said he doesn't believe in it so I was happy to stick with only 24 hours. My hubby was concerned because the plication is so new but with the great outcomes we had heard of and a reduced risk in slippage he supported me. My bloodsugars, with exception of surgery day, have been amazing with no meds/insulin in which I attribute part of that to the plication. As far as the gas pains...I really didn't have them! I had a little in the middle of my back but nothing else. I was stocked with all the remedies i had heard about (gas x strips, peppermint tea, heating pad etc.) but did not have to use them.

On another note...I had the option to stay overnight at Rose and I am glad I did because the bed was comfy and nurses/staff were excellent. If you have any more questions please ask away!

I was banded and plicated by Dr. Snyder a little over two weeks ago I am very please with the plication and have lost 16 lbs already. I was in the same boat paying the extra because insurance wouldn't cover it. I am personally glad I had it done.

That's awful! Find a new doc ASAP!

I craved Pickle Juice for days, weird I know!

I am having my band with plication tomorrow! I am self pay and regular lapband was $9999 and with plication it was $11799. I elected to pay more for the extra help. I'm worried about recovery with the plication though. Did you guys do alright after? I have to be observed 6 hrs after and then can go home.

Pennie.

I stayed the night because my surgery was so late and I have sleep apnea. My surgeon gave me the choice and I felt more comfortable staying. I was sore and experienced very little gas pain in my back but I would say it wasn't real bad overall.

First fill was 1 month after surgery. I'm not really losing that fast and I hit a plateau for the last month. I started jogging and the scale started to move (slowly) again. I'm definitely not perfect. I've cheated here and there. I get my 2nd fill next week!

I hear everyone loses a different rates so I agree with carolinagirl..hang in there! Thank you for sharing

So my surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, right?! Well I have pulled a muscle in my neck/back. I did it in my sleep and it woke me up it hurt so bad. I have been in severe pain all day. I called my weight loss surgery nurse and she said it would be okay to take Tylenol. She said if I was in too much pain that they could postpone my surgery. I said NO WAY!!!!!!!! She just laughed and said she understood. I don't care if my husband has to carry me in there, I AM going to that hospital on Wednesday and I AM getting my band!!!!!!! So my new heating pad that I got for post op is getting broken in early!! :-) Good luck to my fellow Wednesday banders!! Here's hoping we have a fast and easy recovery!!!

Sorry to hear about the pulled muscle. Best of luck to you!

I had the band with plication in late May. Recovery wasn't bad. I honestly forget about the plication. I expected to lose more quickly, but I'm trying to be patient. My next fill is in a week.

How far were you out when you got your first fill? They told me 12 weeks or longer if I can continue to lose (which is what I am hoping for, the less fills the better).

My surgery is schedule for Sept 4 I'm also have the band with the pilcation. Thank you all for the information I find it very helpful to know the pain isn't so bad.

How exciting Sept 4th is right around the corner. You will do just fine, so don't worry!