4 month update

June 7, 2011

Starting weight: 283

Current weight: 235

Weight lost: 48 lbs

Today is my 4th month anniversary since sleeve plication with lapband surgery.

My original goal for plication was to lost 60 pounds the first year, which seemed a bit unrealistic especially since it took me 1 whole year to lose 50 pounds when I was first banded in 2001.

After seeing my progress with plication, I decided to try to lose 50 pounds by June 7 - didn’t quite make it but I’m sooo close!!!

I’m just going to make this a brief update since I have to get to work but I just wanted to say how pleased I am with my surgery. For me, plication is everything I thought the lapband was going to be.

I eat about 3-5 oz. of food during meal time. I can eat Breakfast, chicken and raw veggies, which I couldn’t do with the lapband. I feel so much better than when I was only banded.

I exercise at least 4 times per week, wogging (walk/jogging) for about 1 hour. Sometimes I do Zumba at the gym if I can squeeze it in or exercise videos at home. I have definitely made exercise a priority and I think that’s helped with my steady weightloss.

I have a follow-up with Dr. Billy in a couple of weeks and I’m hoping to have lost 50 pounds by then as his scale always weighs me a few pounds more.

Take care,

Jenn,

I've been researching sleeve plication with lapband surgery quite a bit recently. Your progress is amazing, don't get frustrated if you don't hit your exact goal. Remember, it's called goal for a reason . Keep us updated on your amazing journey!