HELLO TO EVERYONE:

Wanted to give my 1 month surgery update. At first, I didnt want to do it because it has not been an easy month. I previously posted about my emotional issue following surgery. Im still dealing with that but thanks to the support of board members, a little research and a whole lot of praying, Im dealing with the issues. Im down 15 lbs in one month.. Not exactly what I was hoping for. I remember a year ago reading about people on this board who had lost 25 lbs in one month! I was sooooo sure that would be me.. but, i have had mitigating factors that have slowed my process. Mostly, I have had to get out of MY OWN way. I am guilty of over analyzing and over thinking this whole process. I have really had to meditate on the fact that Plication is simply a tool, nothing more nothing less.

All together, pre op diet included, I have lost 20lbs exactly in a 5 week period of time. I guess that is nothing to really sneeze at. My total weight loss goal is 70lbs so I have 50 more lbs to go. If I continue to loose an average of 4 lbs a week, I should have about 4 months before I reach my goal weight of 157lbs or so.

What I miss the most since my surgery? definately the ability to eat without pain..I still get a stomach ache and tightness after very small amounts of food

What I like the most post surgery? the money I save by not eating.. I didnt realize that I spend about $30 per day between Breakfast and lunch, while working, on food. I have really been able to see the money that I am saving. Not to mention, my car stays cleaner because I no longer eat at the dashboard diner.

Good luck to anyone who is considering plication. I beleive that once a little more time has passed, that I will really be able to appreciate what I have done. Right now, im still wondering how it will all turn out.

Thanks for reading!

Misti

As a lite-weight, with only 50 more lbs to go, 4 lbs a week is a bit aggressive. Lite-weights tend to lose slower..

So far, its taken me 8 months to lose 40lbs, and have about 20 more to go. I'm not complaining about it, I just remind myself, could I have gotten this far without my tool? NO!

Good Luck on your journey!

Congrats on your success thus far! I believe it's all a learning process. Sounds like you're able to see the positives aa well as the negatives, and that's definitely a challenge. Good luck on reaching your goal!! You're over half way there!!

Kelly

As a lite-weight, with only 50 more lbs to go, 4 lbs a week is a bit aggressive. Lite-weights tend to lose slower..

So far, its taken me 8 months to lose 40lbs, and have about 20 more to go. I'm not complaining about it, I just remind myself, could I have gotten this far without my tool? NO!

Good Luck on your journey!

I NEVER thought of myself as a LITE WEIGHT (blushing) but im sure you are right..Im just gonna keep doing the right thing. Hopefully I can do 10-12 lbs a month. Surely.. Thanks for the encouragement.

Diva,

You are doing great!! I calculated your percentage and you've already lost like 28 prcnt of your EWL! That's great!! Because u r considered a lightweight, it may take u a bit more time. Remember it's not really about how fast u lose, but if u can keep it off once it's lost. I'm hoping to lose another 6-7 pounds in the next 3-4 weeks so I will have lost 40 pounds by June! I, like most people want to lose more but I have been so happy with my progress and what and how I've been able to eat. I had many problems eating with the band and I haven't experienced any of those problems with the plication! Good luck to you. Take your PPI and try to get in enough water and exercise daily!

Congrats on your success thus far! I believe it's all a learning process. Sounds like you're able to see the positives aa well as the negatives, and that's definitely a challenge. Good luck on reaching your goal!! You're over half way there!!

Kelly

Thanks Kelly.. i guess the glass is half full.. I appreciate your kind words and encouragement.

Diva,

You are doing great!! I calculated your percentage and you've already lost like 28 prcnt of your EWL! That's great!! Because u r considered a lightweight, it may take u a bit more time. Remember it's not really about how fast u lose, but if u can keep it off once it's lost. I'm hoping to lose another 6-7 pounds in the next 3-4 weeks so I will have lost 40 pounds by June! I, like most people want to lose more but I have been so happy with my progress and what and how I've been able to eat. I had many problems eating with the band and I haven't experienced any of those problems with the plication! Good luck to you. Take your PPI and try to get in enough Water and exercise daily!

Hello Genepha!

I can always count on you for knowledge and kind words! Thanks so much for telling me about the 28% my EWL. I hadnt even thought of that.. Thanks for always responding and keeping me on track! You are the best!

You are doing great! I think you should be happy with 1-2 pounds a week @ the weight you are at.

You are doing great! I think you should be happy with 1-2 pounds a week @ the weight you are at.

THANKS LMOM..I NEED TO LEARN TO CHILL AND RELAX...IM TRYING

Thanks Diva

Hope u r feeling better these days! I went on vacation/work trip to Vegas and when I came back I had lost 3 pounds! I didnt really track my food, water or exercise intake but my new little tummy still did its job!!! I feel like I am living a much more "normal" life now than when I was banded. I hope in a few weeks you will feel this way too!

Take care of you!

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I am about to go into the surgery room what is a light weight?

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