Ana

HI Pranjala, Would you mind sharing your recipe for Indian chapatti? What is the calorie count? It sounds delicious!

HI Ani, When I first thought about having WLS I intended to get the band, but after reading about plication, the sleeve and gastric, plication seemed like the best move for me. My decision was based on the fact that I am not in close proximity to where I had my procedure so that for me ruled out the band. I did not want to have to take a mini vacation every time I needed fills. when I thought about the sleeve, well, I just did not like the thought of having my stomach cut off in any way, so for me, the plication was the way to go. You need to do that kind of thing. Research what each procedure entails. Rationalize what you are and are not willing to do and list your reasons. I think after you do that a winner or the closest thing to it will emerge. Good luck and keep us updated!

Hi Gigi, I'm new to the forum and just completed my 1 month post plication. I wanted to ask you about the new foods you may have introduced too soon. Did they have any particular characteristic, i.e. fatty, spicey, etc.? I ask because yesterday I had a painful experience. I tried to eat half a burger. I'm vegetarian and gluten free, so the burger was healthy, but for me, I just wanted to eat it too much and I ate it toooooo fast. That did NOT feel good. I had to walk around a lot after that and I just felt gassy. It was a great lesson but I really hated having to learn it like that. Now I know that for me, it's just too soon for half a burger. If I am not in control of the speed at which I eat my meals, then I am for the mean time, omitting that food until I have learned more self control. That being said, tonight I had half of a lean cuisine 5 cheese rigatone and that was nice and controlled. Continued success on your plication journey! 41 lbs in 1 month?? WOW!!

Before I decided to have WLS, plication, I got to the psychological root of why I ate the way that I did and that helped tremendously, but also, I come to these boards as a way of continuing to learn more about myself. I find it so helpful to talk to others who are sharing this journey with me and feel thankful for everyone here who posts. I would recommend keeping a journal of what makes you feel like you want to over eat or eat off the program. Therein lies the root of things. I don't mean to say this like it's going to solve everything immediately, but it is going to help begin that necessary journey *HUGS*

I love my plication! If I had to do it all over again I WOULD. I started my journey at 221 lbs. I lost 15 lbs pre plication on the diet that my surgery center provided. I weighed in the day of plication at 206 and at the end of my first month (last Friday) I lost 16 lbs post plication!! Altogether I have lost 32 lbs so far. I am nearly half way to my goal! I have 40 more pounds to lose until I am where I have dreamed of being. Plication has changed my life.