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JoanieW    13

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For those of you who have undergone plication, what was your post-operative diet like?

Most docs are different, but I was on a liquid diet (anything you can sip through a straw) for one week after and then mushy foods for two weeks. I just started my regular diet yesterday, and have had no problems.

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suecandoit    0

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Most docs are different, but I was on a liquid diet (anything you can sip through a straw) for one week after and then mushy foods for two weeks. I just started my regular diet yesterday, and have had no problems.

I was wondering the same thing..have you been doing well.. I have a lot to loss and want to stay on a high Protein low card when I can eat again..Please let me know how you are doing.[

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JoanieW    13

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I was wondering the same thing..have you been doing well.. I have a lot to loss and want to stay on a high Protein low card when I can eat again..Please let me know how you are doing.[

Hi Sue. I've been doing very well. Thanks for asking. I'm down 37 pounds. It's been slow going these last two months, but it's my fault. I have pretty much been eating what I want, just less of it. I don't eat red meat, fish, or pork, so my Protein sources are limited. I'm still doing the Protein drinks along with my regular meals, and that adds a lot of calories. Plus, I haven't been exercising. With all that said, I'm happy with my weight loss. I bought two new pairs of jeans the other day, size 12, and I'm off my blood pressure meds and CPAP. I have 23 more pounds to lose, if that, and I'm happy with 1-2 pounds a week. It's funny how I can sit down for a meal and only eat a little bit, but if I wanted to eat high-calorie food like ice cream, chips, nuts, Peanut Butter and crackers, etc., I can eat a lot of that, so I have to be very careful still.

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Hi Sue. I've been doing very well. Thanks for asking. I'm down 37 pounds. It's been slow going these last two months, but it's my fault. I have pretty much been eating what I want, just less of it. I don't eat red meat, fish, or pork, so my Protein sources are limited. I'm still doing the Protein drinks along with my regular meals, and that adds a lot of calories. Plus, I haven't been exercising. With all that said, I'm happy with my weight loss. I bought two new pairs of jeans the other day, size 12, and I'm off my blood pressure meds and CPAP. I have 23 more pounds to lose, if that, and I'm happy with 1-2 pounds a week. It's funny how I can sit down for a meal and only eat a little bit, but if I wanted to eat high-calorie food like ice cream, chips, nuts, Peanut Butter and crackers, etc., I can eat a lot of that, so I have to be very careful still.

Thanks Joanie...I guess I am lucky I love meat. Keep up the good work I know you;ll meet your goal. I will let you know how everything goes. Thanks again for being here for me.

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JoanieW    13

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Thanks Joanie...I guess I am lucky I love meat. Keep up the good work I know you;ll meet your goal. I will let you know how everything goes. Thanks again for being here for me.

You're very welcome. Do keep me posted on your progress and good luck on Monday.

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