ONE MONTH PLICATION SURGERY UPDATE

[TEXAS DIVA 10]

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

[sleevesearch 14]

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!

[KellyL 173]

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

[TEXAS DIVA 10]

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.

[genepha 47]

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!

[TEXAS DIVA 10]

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.

[TEXAS DIVA 10]

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!

[Lmom1980 29]

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

[TEXAS DIVA 10]

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

[genepha 47]

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!

[Alex Brecher 10,494]

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[vere16461 0]

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

i am excited and beyond ready...