cheryl M

I do not tell people about my band because it to me is like getting a new undergarment. If I look different eventually they may comment. If they do not notice that is okay too. My prayers were to be healthy and this was the path I was lead to. Thankful I am in my size 6 jeans after that many years this April. Success comes in different ways to different people. Just go for your goal! This little Grandma is able to hide behind the door, under the bed and between the couch and chair during "hide and seek" with the grand kids. To me... a huge accomplishment! My joy comes from the Lord and his grace!

@@AvalonNeeCee
So because you say your surgeon doesn't do lapband anymore, you think that's a reason not to get one??????
Who is your surgeon? Why doesn't he/she do them?
I find it almost comical you would post such a reply to someone who is asking for advice on HOW WE. ...THOSE OF US WHO HAVE IT, selected our surgeons. Some of us are very successful and HAPPY with our lapband results.

Good luck Holly, my surgery date is July 2nd and I am 3 days into the nasty Protein only diet, I can't wait till tomorrow I actually get a med salad with ground grown veggies YAY!!. Let me know how your surgery goes we can be banded friends together, I am also getting the plication, They say it is easier to lose weight I sure hope so. I miss my diet pepsi's really bad, but will just plow through.

Do they do the plication here in the U.S.?

My surgery is July 1st and I am 4 days into the pre-op diet. It is not as bad as I thought (although I would have to talk myself out of stabbing a birtch for a tater tot). The worst part is the no caffeine, I am a plain iced tea girl. I am so lethargic. Any ideas what I can do or do I just power through?

Hi all, I am new here and just waiting on my surgery date 7-2-15. I didn't realize that so many was getting the lapband and the plication. I joined another forum, but was the only bander on there. My last day for all the nasty food I have been abusing myself with over the past 12 years is 6-18 and then I start the liquid diet for 2 weeks. I have started on 2 Protein Drinks a day and then my dinner and have actually lost 4 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks, I hope to do good with the band and plication. I will keep watching this forum so I can see all the success stories. Thanks for letting me be a part of this great site..

Hi. I had plication surgery on 9-2-14 in Mexico. LOVE IT! I've lost 60#s so far with 15 more to go. I'm not obsessive about loosing it all at once as my reason to have the surgery was more for health issues. I'm 63 and just 3 weeks ago I had a total right hip replacement. My surgery was so much easier due to the weight loss!
There is a pre-op diet that I followed. It was 2 weeks of Protein shakes and one light meal.....then a few days before it is all liquid to allow your stomach to be empty before surgery. I'm not sure who is doing your surgery but they will have info to share with you. Good luck????

Re above type o, lost 26 lbs before surgery

I am in the pre op stage and I use the pure Protein that I get from Walmart. they are 7.88 for 4 drinks but I have been using the 2.00 coupon that I found. They have 23 grams of Protein, 1 gram of sugar and have 120 calories. I drink them ice cold and you can also drink them like a malt if you get them to almost freezing. I have tried the Premier Protein but it is really thin and makes me sick. but that is only my opinion. Anyway good luck I am starting my preop diet 6-18-15 and will probably continue to drink them after surgery for a while they really fill me up.

Hi all, I am new here and just waiting on my surgery date 7-2-15. I didn't realize that so many was getting the lapband and the plication. I joined another forum, but was the only bander on there. My last day for all the nasty food I have been abusing myself with over the past 12 years is 6-18 and then I start the liquid diet for 2 weeks. I have started on 2 Protein Drinks a day and then my dinner and have actually lost 4 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks, I hope to do good with the band and plication. I will keep watching this forum so I can see all the success stories. Thanks for letting me be a part of this great site..

I had band with pliation and hernia repair. I'm 15 months out and have pretty much reached goal. There are several on here who've lost their weight without fills. I've had fills but not too many or too much. The band and plication is a good combo. I think I could have done it with plication alone, but it would have been slower and more work. The whole thing with the band is just because you can eat it doesn't mean you need too or have to. Learn to stop after you are satisified.

Good luck I'm scheduled for June 9

Hello! You are right in that this is a great site. I have learned so much from people on this forum.

Hey Cheryl
I also had the lapband/plication.
It saved my life.
Best of luck.

Welcome! I love this site too. Its good for support, redirection, reality checks and sometime some really funny stuff.

Welcome we are here to help any question you have post it and many supportive people here to help.

@@cheryl M
Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming weight loss surgery. July will be here before you know it!

Awesome and welcome. I absoultely love this site. I haven't really told anyone about my surgery except for 2-people so when I need to talk about things, I come here. Everyone is very supportative, encouraging and understanding.
Keep posting as well, we read everything!

Hi all, I am new here and just waiting on my surgery date 7-2-15. I didn't realize that so many was getting the lapband and the plication. I joined another forum, but was the only bander on there. My last day for all the nasty food I have been abusing myself with over the past 12 years is 6-18 and then I start the liquid diet for 2 weeks. I have started on 2 Protein Drinks a day and then my dinner and have actually lost 4 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks, I hope to do good with the band and plication. I will keep watching this forum so I can see all the success stories. Thanks for letting me be a part of this great site..

Welcome Cheryl M. As you were told this is a wonderful site. You will do great. I just got out of the hospital with a revision of the lap band, It's just a great feeling and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Good Luck,

Hi Cheryl M! Welcome to the forum. I've been banded 5 months, and I have found this forum to be incredibly useful, thought-provoking, supportive and helpful.
Good luck to you - the pre-op liquid phase is totally manageable! :-) Keep your head held high and know that your surgery day will be here in no time - and it will be fantastic!
We're here to support you!

Hi all, I just joined today, My surgery date is 7-2-15. I start the liquid diet on 6-18. I am having the band but I am also having the plication with it. hope it is ok to post in this forum. I posted on the plication forum also. I will take all the support I can get. Thanks for having me

I went to see my Doc today and did the Nasal Endoscopy, and my band and plication are perfect, THANK YOU JESUS!!!
He also, had a ultrasound to make sure it wasn't the gallbladder or gallbladder stones. And that came negative, THANK GOD!!
He said it might be something fatty that I might be eating to make me feel bloated. So I will keep and eye out to see if there is a pattern. But I prayed to God it was nothing and believe in divine healing and also thank God for my wonderful doctor he truly is the best!!
Thanks everyone for your advice and words of encouragement!

Hi all, I just joined today, My surgery date is 7-2-15. I start the liquid diet on 6-18. I am having the band but I am also having the plication with it. hope it is ok to post in this forum. I posted on the plication forum also. I will take all the support I can get. Thanks for having me

Welcome! This is a great site for support and information.