Jasann

Hello,

I am going to have lap band and plication in 4 days, May 25, in Raleigh NC. I'm scared, but I weigh over 300 lbs and it seems like the only answer. I am so interested in you that had both like I will - the good and the bad. I live alone with my 2 dogs, so I know it won't be easy, I'll have friends come in the first few days. I am very interested in hearing what to expect, though I know everyone is different. Thanks,

Jasann

Hi Gingy,

You are not alone; I also had both procedures done, gastric band and gastric plication.

I am glad to find you; my surgery was on 20 April, one month after yours and it will be great to share our experiences.

The first week I had that strange sholder pain and a lot of gases. I couldn't eat that much, only liquids like tea, Water, fresh clean juice and activia.

The second week I started with mashed potatos, blended vegetables Soup and youghurt.

The third week I started eating fish, chicken, eggs; jelly; vegetables soup but the veggies cut in small pieces.

Today I just finished 4 weeks and during this fourth week I introduced red meat, Pasta, rice and non cooked vegetables to my diet.

According to my doctor I can eat everything from now on but the good choices are on my hand and I should be always in contact with his team of nutricionists.

I don't feel hungry all the time as I used to feel before the surgery and now I eat a little and feel full quickly.

This friday (20 may) I complete 1 month, first week I lost 4,20 kg; second week 300 grams; third week more 900 grams and this last week I lost NOTHING, I felt sad when I saw the scale this morning.

I had my operation done in Jordan but I live in Dubai, next week I have appointment, not with the doctor who make it and I am hoping the doctor here will give me all the support that I need. Perhaps it will be time to make my first adjustment of the ring. Anyway, let's see what the doctor will say. So far, I AM HAPPY.

Did you have you band adjusted alrealdy? Now you finished almost 2 months; can I ask you how many kilos did you loose?

Thanks,

Khadija