So here is my story...In Feb. I had to have my gallbladder removed. The same Dr. Who banded me (in 2010) also removed my gallbladder this year. While in there he also did a procedure called gastric plication or embrication to where he folded my stomach in and staples it. What this means is that the stomach is smaller and no longer stretches. At my last post op visit he removed some fluid, so i could eat without getting stuck. Needless to say I did not think I would lose any weight, but i have, and I can eat broccoli now, which of course I LOVE. I now have 3cc in my band and doing well.

Nice...I have 4.5cc's in mine and I love broccoli also...all veggies really..I don't feel like I have much restriction yet after two fills...but I feel I might be getting there. I can only eat the tops of the broccoli though...I had a bit of an issue with the stalks. Fine with me though- at least I can still eat the good part! That is awesome though...how much have you lost so far?

I had the option of plication when I was banded and opted not to have it. I so regret it now. I've heard nothing but good benefits from the band with plication. If I felt like having another surgery (which I so totally do not) I would get that done. Congratulations!!

I guess everyone is different I have 5cc and I can fit up to almost 2cups of food I eat brown rice veggies chicken wings with no problem I get stuck sometimes not that much I called my doctor and told her I wasn't satisfied I feel as if I'm fitting to much food with 5cc so I'm going in on Tuesday for another fill I hope 6cc will work on filling me up quicker!

I had the option of plication when I was banded and opted not to have it. I so regret it now. I've heard nothing but good benefits from the band with plication. If I felt like having another surgery (which I so totally do not) I would get that done. Congratulations!!

Sorry to barge in on the post. But what is Plication?

What's a plication?? What kind of NAND do u have??

Plication is a new procedure they do with the band, I just had it done as well. Under ther band they fold ur stomach into a sleeve to create a smaller stomach w/o rerouting or cutting the stomach. It's a brand new thing called the iband . Gives you more of a full feeling cause it shrinks your stomach. Studies have shown to be very promising and people ate losing weight faster than with the band alone. Also fewer fills are needed and it lessens the likelihood a slippage or erosion I'm very excited to be a new iband owner! So far do good! 6 days post op

Wow I wish I would've known I would've done that I've had my surgery 11 weeks ago on jan 30th and so far I've lost 30lbs if I see the band isn't working when I get to my last 10cc I'm going to ask my doctor about the iband lol

Wow I wish I would've known I would've done that I've had my surgery 11 weeks ago on jan 30th and so far I've lost 30lbs if I see the band isn't working when I get to my last 10cc I'm going to ask my doctor about the iband lol

30lbs is awesome! Has it been hard? I'm hoping to lose 80lbs. Only down 6 so far but it's the first week

It's been a lil frustratating I feel like that all im gonna loose I'm going to see my doctor on tues for another full I will see if I've lost more I look in the mirror everyday it annoys me lol

It's been a lil frustratating I feel like that all im gonna loose I'm going to see my doctor on tues for another full I will see if I've lost more I look in the mirror everyday it annoys me lol

How much more do you want to lose? Think u need more restriction?

I want too loose 65 pounds more yes I need more restriction 5cc isn't cutting it lol Tuesday u get another fill let's see how that goes! So u lost 6 pounds in a week that's awesome and quick too

Ya I've already lost 6 but probably caz I can barely eat! I had 1/4c of baby rice cereal with a little banana at 4pm and I'm still extremely full! Like painful full. It's the weirdest feeling. No my tummy is just gurgling and making crazy noises! Over this post op crud!

Oh really wow try some sugar free applesauce or jello

Since my gallbladder and plication surgery I have lost 20lbs, however I guess half or more of that was due to the graduation of liquid diet to solid foods. For my 6 week post of visit I had lost 5lbs. Since my first post op appt.

Since my gallbladder and plication surgery I have lost 20lbs' date=' however I guess half or more of that was due to the graduation of liquid diet to solid foods. For my 6 week post of visit I had lost 5lbs. Since my first post op appt.[/quote']

Oh k u lost a lot then! Keepup the good work!