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Can you try a stool softener or some milk of magnesia? Also there is this tea called smooth move that really does the trick!

They don't think it was an issue with the banded plication, right? (I'm having that in 2 weeks). Ps glad ur feeling better!

I'm having banded plication on 5/29, so I will keep you posted.

Pushups are great. Also yoga and Pilates.

Me too. I love my diet coke, but I am trying to switch to ice tea!

Good luck, lala!

If I'm being honest, I haven't done a thing (yet). I feel I've been eating like a crazy person lately. But I am determined to get it together and do liquid diet before surgery. I think you'll be ok.

Congrats!! Love ur screen name

Welcome! My day is May 29 too!

Thanks Lucy Lover! Maybe i won't board the dog and it will give me a reason to get out and walk her...I keep hearing that walking is a big help with gas pain.

Congrats on your success mizpk! I LOL'd when I read this because I'm probably going to tell my boss I'm having gallbladder surgery to explain why I'm out of the office!

Thanks Cindy!

Hi everyone! I have a dog and 2 cats. My surgery is in 2 weeks. Someone on this board suggested I might want to board my dog (she's 8 months old and very rambunctious). So, I agree I will board the dog for a few days while I recover. Cats should be fine, right? They're pretty independent unless they want to cuddle. Should I have my dad take my cats for a few days while I recover or keep them with me?

So how r u feeling??

Ok so to those who've had the surgery, is the weight loss in the beginning faster (than with just the band alone)? What's been your experience in the first month or 2 after surgery? I need something to look forward to and set some goals for myself. (my surgery is in 2 weeks)

Here's a link to more info on banded plication: http://www.stopobesityforlife.com/obesity_surgery/correcting_obesity/procedures/banded_plication_the_newest_weight_loss_procedure/

Good luck!!

My doc was so busy, I had to wait 6 weeks for my first appointment. It felt like 6 years. Now here I am ready to have surgery before end of month!

I feel same way. I have 2.5 weeks to go and it can't come soon enough. In fact, I find myself eating MORE lately...a lot of 'final' meals (I know that's not good!)

Just an update: since I'm doing the banded plication, my doc just called to tell me i cannot do outpatient. i will have to stay over-night. no big deal and i'd rather be safe than sorry.

Is losing 10 pounds per month a good goal for those with banded plication? I'm still not sure about the rate of weight loss. I know it's faster in the beginning with the plication. Anywho... I want to set up some goals--- I'm being banded with plication May 30. I have my birthday in July and a 10K race in September. I'd love to be at least 40 pounds down by the race but I just don't know what's realistic. Thanks for listening!!

34, single in NYC with my dog and 2 cats!

I'll be interested to watch! Watch Dr. Shawn Garber on ABC's 20/20 Friday, May 11th at 10 PM EDT/ 9PM CDT The New York Bariatric Group's Director, Dr. Shawn Garber, is scheduled to appear on ABC News 20/20, Friday May 11, 2012 at 10 PM EDT / 9PM CDT. Tune in for an hour-long show on obesity, weight loss, and the weight loss industry. Dr. Garber was interviewed for the segment on a new weight loss procedure called the POSE (Primary Obesity Surgery Endoscopically.) We encourage you to tune in Friday night

I'm almost 5'6" and I was 145 for a short time in college. I'd love to be back there! Realistically my 1st goal is 155 and then we'll see what happens.