Well, its been 5 weeks since surgery and I am having a great experience with my band and plication. I am happily on solid foods after a 2 week liquid pre-op diet, then surgery, then 2 week liquid post op, then 2 weeks of mushies and then onto solids. I can't believe that I am satisfied on 3 meals and 1 snack a day! The weight loss has been incredible and I'm following the rules...ALL of them....from day #1.

I don't have any cravings for anything and am happy filling up on Proteins first followed by some carbs and a veggie. I go for my next appt with my doctor on friday and am happy to not want a fill right now. I am feeling blessed in so many ways....i feel SO much lighter...its amazing....my clothes are fitting better (no need to put on my shirts and do that stretchy-pully thing to make them just a bit larger and more comfortable...lol), I feel like I have a little more zip in my step, I have more energy (most days!), and for the first time in a long time....I AM FEELING KIND OF GOOD ABOUT ME!

I'm getting out there and walking more and I'm finding I enjoy the quiet time to settle my thoughts and figure out things without anyone needing me for those 20-25 mins. It's me time that I don't find from the time I get up until the time I go to sleep...so I'm enjoying it immensely.

Thanks to all of those that have supported me and sent your good wishes from my pre-surgery lurking days, to the PM's I've sent out that were always answered with love and support, to my post surgery time! You guys rock and there is no site quite like this one!

I'm just wishing for continued success for myself and the many others that have and are preparing to embark on this wild ride...as well as for those longer term bandsters that provide such great support and info each and every day!

Happily,

Chasingadream (and I feel like I'm beginning to catch it! :wub: )

Well, its been 5 weeks since surgery and I am having a great experience with my band and plication. I am happily on solid foods after a 2 week liquid pre-op diet, then surgery, then 2 week liquid post op, then 2 weeks of mushies and then onto solids. I can't believe that I am satisfied on 3 meals and 1 snack a day! The weight loss has been incredible and I'm following the rules...ALL of them....from day #1.

I don't have any cravings for anything and am happy filling up on Proteins first followed by some carbs and a veggie. I go for my next appt with my doctor on friday and am happy to not want a fill right now. I am feeling blessed in so many ways....i feel SO much lighter...its amazing....my clothes are fitting better (no need to put on my shirts and do that stretchy-pully thing to make them just a bit larger and more comfortable...lol), I feel like I have a little more zip in my step, I have more energy (most days!), and for the first time in a long time....I AM FEELING KIND OF GOOD ABOUT ME!

I'm getting out there and walking more and I'm finding I enjoy the quiet time to settle my thoughts and figure out things without anyone needing me for those 20-25 mins. It's me time that I don't find from the time I get up until the time I go to sleep...so I'm enjoying it immensely.

Thanks to all of those that have supported me and sent your good wishes from my pre-surgery lurking days, to the PM's I've sent out that were always answered with love and support, to my post surgery time! You guys rock and there is no site quite like this one!

I'm just wishing for continued success for myself and the many others that have and are preparing to embark on this wild ride...as well as for those longer term banisters that provide such great support and info each and every day!

Happily,

Chasingadream (and I feel like I'm beginning to catch it! :wub: )

this is why you are successful and happy..

and i am beyond proud of YOU

sending you much love..

Beautiful post! Thank you so much for the inspiration.

Great post!! Your positive attitude is awesome!! Thanks for sharing. It is amazing how weight loss can change a person physically and mentally. After only a loss of 16 lbs. so far, I too feel great. My aches and pains are going away and I have a totally different attitude. Thanks again!

Congrats! I think the plication really does help with the cravings. A lot of mine was and still is mental because I dont want to stretch my stomach. Where did you have surgery? I used true results in Houston. They are no longer doing plication:(. Keep going! I'm just a few days til my bandiversary! Love it!

Congrats! I think the plication really does help with the cravings. A lot of mine was and still is mental because I dont want to stretch my stomach. Where did you have surgery? I used true results in Houston. They are no longer doing plication:(. Keep going! I'm just a few days til my bandiversary! Love it!

Quick question...was is the plication ? I've heard people mention it but I'm clueless :-)

You are really positive, and that makes all the difference.

I know exactly what you mean, I feel so much more energetic, and have a spring in my step. I actually look forward to doing exercise now! who would have thought it!

Good Luck on your journey to a new healthier you

Laney. I just think it was for me. My sister did fine without it. Everyone is different. I was just ready and have never looked back. Good luck!

Sorry plication is where the dr stitches your stomach up 80% as if you had the sleeve.