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I was banded in 2010 and the most fill I had was 4.5cc. I did experience hunger. I. February of this year I had to have my gallbladder removed and made sure the same Dr. Who banded me did my latest survey. While he was in there he did what they call a plication and or embrication. This is where they fold the stomach in on itself, and basically takes away the stretchability of your stomach. I hardly ever get hungry now, which keeps me from satin.g when I should, because I have no desire to eat. And if we don't eat we gain. So now I pretty much force myself to eat.

I had this issue as well. My nutritionist told me that we have to factors contributing to this. 1 being the medication they use to put us to sleep. 2nd is our diet change, mainly lack of protein. Our hair and nails are protein. Make sure you are eating your protein.

Pasta and rice tend to get stuck, so i choose not to eat them. If on the rare occasion I do it is only a few bites

You need to.watch that "over indulgence"... The band is only a tool and if you are not careful you can blow it and.gain your weight back. From time to.time I have had a bit of soreness near my port, but mine is usually due to.exercise

A special treat every once in a while is fine. I set goals for myself and when i reach that goal I treat myself. But if it is a sinful treat then i set a big goal like 20-30lbs. For non food treats I will choose a massage or Mani-Pedi....things like that.

You may have be a bit swollen, or if you have had any reflux recently that would cause irritation and swelling so you may want to try some otc prilosec along with soft foods or liquids for a few.days. Hope you get to feeling better.

The weight loss will slow down. Just try and remember how to eat and the amounts...... 3oz Protein each meal 1/2 cup green vegetable 1/4 cup Carb vegetable. This should all equal a cup of food each meal. And don't forget your Snacks. If you are only a few weeks out you probably not at the solid food stage yet. But you can grind up your protein and make like chicken.salad or turkey salad.

You made a good decision 1) for yourself and your health 2) for your children. Please try not to be depressed over a decision that was made regarding your health.

That is wonderful!!!! I know you are a very PROUD LOOSER....LOL. my cousin too has also lost over 100lbs.

That is wonderful!!!! I know you are a very PROUD LOOSER....LOL. my cousin too has also lost over 100lbs.

So here is my story...In Feb. I had to have my gallbladder removed. The same Dr. Who banded me (in 2010) also removed my gallbladder this year. While in there he also did a procedure called gastric plication or embrication to where he folded my stomach in and staples it. What this means is that the stomach is smaller and no longer stretches. At my last post op visit he removed some fluid, so i could eat without getting stuck. Needless to say I did not think I would lose any weight, but i have, and I can eat broccoli now, which of course I LOVE. I now have 3cc in my band and doing well.

Since the removal of some saline from my band I lost 4lbs in 6 days. When I returned to the Dr office for the medgem breathing test. I guess I will have to call them for my results since tues. Will be a week since I did the test.

Eat protein!!!!! I also take biotin as well, and some of the side effects of the meds they use to put you to sleep will also cause your hair to fall out.

Since my gallbladder and plication surgery I have lost 20lbs, however I guess half or more of that was due to the graduation of liquid diet to solid foods. For my 6 week post of visit I had lost 5lbs. Since my first post op appt.

I should not but I have and i belch a lot more

LOL......baby food was gross to me! Best of luck on your journey.

Wow....your eating solid food? I was on a full liquid diet for 2 weeks post-op, then thicker pudding, yogurt like foods then onto pureed food before finally reaching solid food. You must bad careful cause you are still swollen and healing. This is why you need to be following the diet.

I cannot eat couscous, rice, Pasta or raw broccoli......they all get stuck!!!. Just remember the order in which to eat ur food and the amount. Protein first, vegetable, then if u still have room eat your carbs. Protein....3oz. Vegetable...1/2 cup Carb.....1/4 cup

I had my lap band surgery in June 2009. The most I lost has been 50lbs. In February of this year I had to have my gall bladder removed and made certain that the same GI Dr. Who did my lap band did my gall bladder. Being that I was successful, but not as successful as we all wanted I agreed to a plication (also called an embrication). I am now averaging 1.5-2lbs a week. And i still have my band.

You are going to be fine. What you are feeling is normal for most but by next week you will say to yourself...what was I thinking. You will gradually graduate up to eating some of the things you once ate. Right now your stomach is swollen and you need to give it time to heal. Crush your pills and take them with a little apple sauce, well this is what I was able to do. Just check with your dr.

Again thank you all, even the best wishes. I am feeling much better, and I pretty sure it is due to forcing myself to drink more protein. I am looking forward to starting pureed, at least it will be a different texture and at the top of my list is chicken salad, and good ole.pimento cheese, and some hummus, all without crackers of course.

Thursday will be 2 weeks since having my gallbladder removed and Gastric Plication. I was banded in 2010, and I know I was not this weak after nearly 2 weeks on liquids. I am so ready for pureed food and to getting my strength back, and just feeling better. Other than the weakness I am doing great! I am no longer in pain...yay... I am just ready for something other than liquids. Thanks for letting me vent, I feel a little better. BTW, does anyone have any idea about how much you can eat after gastric plication, or a site that may be helpful, I ceretainly do not want toover do it, I have a feeling that I will not be able to eat 3oz. of Protein as well as vegetables. Thanks to all P

I too had my gall bladder removed & Gastric Pllication ... Thursday will be 2 weeeks ... I am also banded (2010). I am glad you asked, because I too have no idea what to expect from it being removed. What I can tell is that coffee sends me to the bathroom pretty quickly. From what I have read regarding the gallbladder beign removed is that High FAT foods (which we as WLS people rarely eat) experience trips to the restroom.

Remember to keep Protein high and eat it first then your green vegetables. always measure and weigh. Eating this way raises your metabolism and when this happens your body burns the fat. Keep up the good work

I suggest meeting with nutricitionis again or psychologist who specializes is food addictions to help you with your frequent visits to the fridge. I found that I did it out of boredom and seldom every got anything out. I too love/loved starbucks have told myself that once I have lost 50lbs, then I will have a taste and when I lose 100lbs I will have another taste, that is if I liked the taste at the 50lb mark. After doing without surgar so long I dont know that I will like it as much as I use to, but my husband is willing to drink something he dislikes so I can have a taste.....but only a taste.