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I had it done. II lost around 18 LLb and was over the moon. Of course I was on shakes and fluids for a few weeks after and slowly introducing soft foods. It is a in out procedure but I have to say I felt very ill on the first night and wish id stayed in hospital . In one year I easily gained the weight back. I did try very hard after spending all that money but the appetite soon returns to normal and the desire to enjoy your food. It the worst thing I have ever done, spending 9000 euros on the POSE. Id not recommend this to anyone. The only thing it has given me is acid every night.

Wish I'd done plication. I did POSE. Lost 8 kilos around16lb then nothing more. Don't have any restrictions just feel I can eat same as before. Don't waste your money. Now I have to start a diet again just like I did before. It's supposed to reduce your appetite by staples in the fundus but nope. Just the same

Ok. I'm down to 71.5 kilos started at 80. The weight loss has stopped now and if I want to lose anymore I'm going to have to stick to a strict diet. Xmas approaching and then a holiday I somehow doubt that's going to be easy. I'm pleased with the weightloss so far and undrstand it's a tool. At times I feel dissapointed with the effort it still.takes to lose weight and if you are a picker at food like me it's not the best option. The only time I feel any effect is if I had a large portion. But I can pretty eat as much as I could before but try not to. I'll have to see where I am with it another 3 months down the line but I'm not that over the moon that I would recommend it at this stage. Would I have lost the weight without it, probably not but I think it's more what I've spent that mentally drives me rather than procedure. If you have a bigger weight loss I'd probably think of another option. That said I have no banding problems or any reflux . I am as I was before. When I get back off holiday ill go back to the dietician and hopefully get the support I need to lose a bit more. Thanks for asking. Good luck and let me know what you decide.

Ok. I'm down to 71.5 kilos started at 80. The weight loss has stopped now and if I want to lose anymore I'm going to have to stick to a strict diet. Xmas approaching and then a holiday I somehow doubt that's going to be easy. I'm pleased with the weightloss so far and undrstand it's a tool. At times I feel dissapointed with the effort it still.takes to lose weight and if you are a picker at food like me it's not the best option. The only time I feel any effect is if I had a large portion. But I can pretty eat as much as I could before but try not to. I'll have to see where I am with it another 3 months down the line but I'm not that over the moon that I would recommend it at this stage. Would I have lost the weight without it, probably not but I think it's more what I've spent that mentally drives me rather than procedure. If you have a bigger weight loss I'd probably think of another option. That said I have no banding problems or any reflux . I am as I was before. When I get back off holiday ill go back to the dietician and hopefully get the support I need to lose a bit more. Thanks for asking. Good luck and let me know what you decide.

So a little update. Weight loss slowed down as I can pretty much snack normally but larger meals I still have a restriction. I avoid deserts when dining out and try to make decent choices. Although I do accompany my main meal with a glass or two of vino. I'm about 72 kilos. I've changed scales which are a good kilo heavier than the last set so not worrying about that too much. On old scales I'd be 71 kilos but hey.... It's near on 9 kilo loss So new scale. Been to dietician and feel really peed off. I've only been talked into a laboratory protein product. I've give it a go and I'm not happy. No social life and it's so restricted I'm cheating and feel bad on every level. So decided before my appointment on the 19th Nov ill continue with the product but if a friend wants to meet me for lunch ill go. But ill order chicken or fish with veg. After the restrictions of the pre op post op and changes I've made since I feel I want to find a balance of mindful eating. I'm cooking for the family and of course I want to reach my goal but I don't need to do it in 4 weeks. But I have to be honest I was told I'd receive less hunger signals to the brain. I'm not 100% sure if that is correct or happening However I'm still losing weight and it is to be expected that weight loss slows down after the initial few weeks. I am in effect dieting and I do still feel hungry. So ill see how I go in the coming weeks as I wasn't sure if I was hungry or if it was stomach acid in the early days. I can safely say though that ths procedure is not for people who eat and pick like a habit. It takes work. I feel it's more the price of the surgery that's keeping me motivated than the actual procedure. Trying to stay in a good state of mind.

Had the pose procedure start weight Aug 80.3. 29th sept date of surgery 77.6. Today 72. It's not a miracle like any other procedure but after the first week of oesophagus pain I was happy but mindful of instructions. Had appointment with dietician and feel a bit down as was put onto lab protein diet. Can't continue with that. Not only expensive but boring. I'll probably use it up combining it with protein and veg. Have another appointment 19th November and will air my feelings for the limited meals I'm on. I've spent so much on the pose I have to say it's more the cost of the procedure that's been keeping me on track than actual restriction

Yes inner surfer girl, thats correct. but it is a totally different concept to sleeve or plication. The fundus is reduced in size as this is the part of the stomach that sends the hunger signal to the brain. As this is reduced the signals are less. Also there is another 1 or 2 sutures placed at the bottom for slower emptying. This procedure is no good for people who eat emotionally or have to be sick before they stop eating or those with high BMI. It is best for people who had portion control and have lost it as theyve got older and dont want to get any bigger. It is early days for me but after a few consultations with the surgeon he felt this was best for me. He would not offer it to someone with a BMI of say 40 or above as he feels that the other procedures are more appropriate for them. I do have some control Id just hit a wall and couldnt get my post baby weight /pre menapaus weight under control. Ill let you know how I am in a month or so. I was happy to try this as I just didnt feel I wanted to do anything more invasive. I do have hope though that it will be better and a longer time tool than the gastric balloon which would have been another option. I could have had plication but again didnt want the invasive surgery. Ill see how it goes. Time will tell. After spending this amount of money its also another good motivator. I have 12 months back up support with the dietician who will hopefully help me change my chip. I am not naive enough to think that the POSE will be solely responsible for the weight loss, I agreed that Id have to make diet and life changes. But believe me that is for the better. If it reduces my hunger while I can make the changes it will be a great help.

My surgery of the POSE went without a hitch on Tuesday. I went in at 8am and was on my way home at 6pm. I was in pain with my oesophagus and throat but kept meds topped up. I followed the preop diet to the T and continue to do so. I am down 13llb, so delighted with such early results. I cut down food leading up to the pre op but in 5 days Im down 3.6 kilos. Delighted. Acid has been a problem to, but it seems each day Im improving.

My POSE surgery went without a hitch on Tuesday. I have to say though afterwards my oesophagus and throat were very sore for 2 days but I kept to the instructions for meds and diet to the word. The third day I felt much improved and actually went to work on the 2nd day. Its wasnt easy though, could have done with 3 straight days relaxing. I weighed just over 80 kilos in August and the day of the procedure I was 77. Since then, 4 days my weight has dropped to 74. I started cutting down my food before the surgery date and for 1 week followed doctors diet instructions. You take very little in the first 3 days, just liquids like broth and protein shake. Now I can take natural yoghurt, sugar free jelly, broth and protein shake for the next 10 days. After that slowly the diet increases. All in all im pleased with the weight loss and I couldnt have asked for better care.

There are over 2500 patients who have had this done as of 2014. It is new in USA but they have been doing this procedure in Spain for many years. Id love to know where they all go as I cant seem to find many threads or blogs from people who have had it done. The ones Ive found have had mixed results; however there are others who are delighted with the outcome and are glad they didnt listen to the negative views. I hope Im one of the successful ones as I hear this week about an op date for POSE

Congratulations on your weight loss keep following the drs orders and Im sure youll be fine. I have no advise for you as Im going for the POSE procedure. I just wanted to show my support and congratulate you.

Please could anyone on here tell me their experience if they have had the POSE procedure. I was going to go for the gastric plication but my doctor said as I only need to lose 20 - 25 kilos he would recommend the POSE. Of course there are benefits with this procedure being that I can go home the same day as I live close to the hospital and there are no incisions. I would love to here from anyone or be pointed in the right direction to another forum or discussion area on here that I can be a part of and share information. I will be getting this procedure done in the next month. I am based in Spain. I am self pay also so would love to hear any success stories to help me be motivated. Thanks in advance

Also interested to hear if anyone has had this POSE procedure and success rates

Would love to hear your progress enicar