SandyM

Plication is where they fold the stomach in on itself and stitch it...kind of like the sleeve without the cutting.

LOL. Never mind.

i find that I swell if I don't drink alot of Water. Sounds crazy, but I'm with whoever said about flushing toxins.

Welcome aboard:)

Increase your water, that helped me.

I think I remember right at the 2 week mark, I was sitting there and I thought, wow, I feel pretty good. It was a gradual thing,

I wish someone had told my gut that pre and postop.

Was this all one surgery? Just out of curiosity, how much did it cost you total?

I love jerky, but havent tried it since surgery. I'm going to try to find it.

Hey Jerry, From there and was born there but don't live there anymore. I've still got family there. I'll be visiting in a few months.

I absolutely would say you have a problem. Have you had a fill recently that has started this whole process?

You look great!!!

I found it was actually easier that I was working while I was on the post op diet. It took my mind off of the food. At first, you really won't be hungry, probably due to the swelling post op. Then, as stated settle in on some things that you like. You'll do great, and I don't think I'd wait til mid-june either.

Oh my goodness. What are you eating and are you exercising? Are you retaining fluids? Ten lbs is almost impossible in 2 weeks.

Yes, my husband says I need to start taking noacetol (NO-A$$-AT-ALL).

First off, you say you are hungry about 4 hours later no matter what you eat and that means the band is working. My surgeon says 3 to 4 hours is as long as you should go between meals. I have 3 meals and a snack which is either protein shake or Greek lite yogurt or popcorn or something. Depends on my protein needs. If you go too long your body reacts to the hunger and secretes hunger hormone which stimulates insulin which stores fat. Try to focus on eating good protein, it stays in the body better and keeps insulin levels down.

It does if it's the same volume

Yes, log into it on your PC and change your settings

It's not a fast thing, they will start seeing a difference. When they ask., just smile and tell them it's progressing.

Just keep telling yourself how great you look and how much better its going to get. Eventually, you brain will catch up with your body. Its just part of the process. I believe if we don't allow this to eventually happen, we could end up back where we started as we have done so many times with our years and years of yoyo dieting.

Everything in moderation:)

My favorite is GV sugar free Maple and Brown Sugar oatmeal with a scoop of flavored (I use banana cream) Protein. I cook it in the microwave with a little more Water than it calls for then I stir in the scoop of protein. Yum. With the protein I use, I end up with about 30 grams of protein and maybe 20 of carbs total.

Love it when people notice. Makes it all worth it doesn't it?

I've heard good and bad. My concern is if you have complications, will you be able to find someone here that's willing to take care of you. Its hard enough if you get a botched surgery here to find someone who is willing to take over your care, it might be harder from abroad. I understand the cost factor, but you have to ask yourself if its really worth the risks.

Cheryl is right. The band is just a tool. You have developed many more tools during your life with the band. Since you don't have the band but have the other tools, you'll just have to sharpen the others. Exercise, plenty of fluids, restrict your eating to meals. weigh, measure your foods, make healthy choices and avoid as many unhealthy ones as you can. You can do this. Keep posting and let us know how it's going.