I'm STARVING!

[bertamae 0]

I have the Gastric Plication Surgery scheduled (Dr W) I've researched every little piece of info I can find, but I still feel like I'm hungry for more information! There isn't all that much out there, and certainly not much on message boards. A little background on me,,, I'm 46 been banded for 7 years. Lost 70% of excess weight, (about 60ish pounds) quit smoking, gained it all back. The band just isn't working for me anymore , its either too tight and i can't eat anything healthy,,, or too lose and I gain weight. So, here I am trying again. I think I have a more clear vision this time, knowing that the tool can't do all the work, and even if it does for a while, it won't forever . I would love to get some info from those of you who have done this already. Like,, If you had a band, how is this different? With my band properly adjusted, I couldn't eat any raw veggies (including salads) or chicken, which I love. I found that I could only eat things that weren't healthy.. Can you eat anything, just in really small amounts? You don't get that "stuck" feeling, right? And what about vomiting? With the band, I absolutely can't ,,,, nothing will come up, just painful heaves. (made food poisoning really bad, ending in a trip to the ER) What do you eat in an average meal?? Do you stay full between meals? Are you losing weight pretty quickly like the trials are saying? Do you know of any blogs, or any info around other than here, or on Obesity help??? Any advice for me? Surgery is a little over a month away, going to start the pre surg diet soon. I know I'm asking lots here, but like I said, I'm STARVING! (for info!) Thanks

I had gastric plication surgery with Dr. Corvala in Tijuana on Oct. 20, 2010 and am exactly 2 weeks post-op today. So far I have had no complications, no nausea, no food intolerances, etc. The only issue I have is that my stomach is still black and blue and somewhat swollen from the surgery--but I know this will go away in time. Other than that, I feel great. I started on soft foods about 5 days after surgery because the clear liquid diet wasn't enough--I felt hungry all of the time (or at least I thought I was hungry--not sure now if it was hunger or acid stomach). Thus far, I have been able to eat anything I want--but just not very much of it. I get full after a few bites and feel full/satisfied for quite some time thereafter. I also am not constantly thinking about food like I used to. I know I am only two weeks post-op but so far, everything is good--I am excited about the road ahead.

bew

[KarenKaren 0]

bew,, Thats sounds so great! I sure hope I have everything work out that great too! Its an exciting road ahead! Best wishes to you for continued goodness, and great weight loss! Thanks for the post!

[bertamae 0]

bew,, Thats sounds so great! I sure hope I have everything work out that great too! Its an exciting road ahead! Best wishes to you for continued goodness, and great weight loss! Thanks for the post!

Karen: You will do fine. Best of luck to you too!. When exactly is your surgery?

bew

[KarenKaren 0]

December 1st, I will be driving about 12 hours to get there. I'm excited!!!