DMScheerMOM

Hey ya'll, I had lap band with plication on February 17, 2012 and am very, super excited to say that I have hit ONEderland!!!!! That's right folks!! I am tipping the scales at 198 pounds. I am so proud of my hard work and dedication. It can be done and I'm living proof! Okay, enough about me, how are you all?

Thanks Karen!

Congrats everyone. I am also in Onderland. Woot woot!

Thanks guys!!! Good luck to you all and I did treat myself to a pedicure

Thanks y'all!!

Thanks! You too

You can do it!!! Best wishes!

40 pounds gone! The weight loss has definitely slowed down for me. I am losing around 1-2 pounds a week now. I feel great and am in 14/16 jeans now. 4 pounds away from "Onederland". Woot woot! Good luck to everyone!

Hi guys, I am 5 weeks post op and have lost 31 pounds!!! I had the lap band with plication done on 2/17/2012 and have my 6 week visit with my Dr today. I can definitely see the weight loss in my clothing. I am down two sizes already! How's everyone else doing?

40 pounds down and only 4 away from "onederland"!! Woot!

Thanks Jay!

Glad you're feeling much better. Enjoy your day!

I voted for you! Good luck!

I weigh every single day and so that I can keep that accountability going. I also track all of my foods on myfitnesspal and go to the gym for 5-8 hours per week. Don't get discouraged and keep up the good work!

Thanks!!!

BTW, great job on your weight loss thus far!! Keep it up!

Gastric Plication decreases the size of the stomach without removing sections of the stomach. Gastric Plication decreases the volume of the stomach by folding the stomach inwardly ,and suturing the folds, reducing the stomach volume and therefore limiting food intake. It is also said to reduce the chance of the band slipping. I have not been in "bandster hell" and do not feel the need for a fill at this point. I am satisfied with three very small meals per day.

My surgery was 2/17/2012 and I am down 6 bags of sugar.

I had surgery on 2/17/2012. My starting weight was 243 on 2/14/2012 and today I am down to 215! 28 lbs gone forever!!!!!

I would love them!

I was also banded with plication on the 17th and I feel the same way. I eat 3 very small meals each day and am satisfied after eating. I go for my second appointment on the 26th. I don't have any fluid in my band and don't feel that I need any.

Chobani greek yogurt has 23 g of Protein per 1/2 cup. Greek yogurt smoothie: 1/2 cup Chobani Greek Yogurt (around $4 for a large container) 3-4 strawberries splash of Water handful of ice Blend and strain. Add 1-3 packs of Splenda for sweetness. Yummy!!

I hate, hate, hate the Protein shakes so I do Greek yogurt smoothies instead. I don't like to eat the Greek yogurt by itself so I make it into a smoothie. This one is my fave: 1/2 cup Chobani plain non fat Greek yogurt (23g protein) 4-5 large strawberries (1g protein) dash of Water or milk (I prefer water) handful of ice Mix everything in your food processor or blender and strain. Add one to two packets of splenda if needed and VOILA! Enjoy! I also use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream in my mashed potatoes or refried Beans for added protein throughout the day. I have been able to get all of my protein in each day without having to use any Protein powder. Greek yogurt+=my best friend!

I can't do the strawberry seeds. It makes it too gritty for me.

I have also lost 20 pounds in two weeks and had the band with plication on the same day at the same place.