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Lots of good tips here! My biggest problem being one week post op is not feeling fulfilled! I mean I am not really hungry, but I want to eat! Edited to add: but I can't eat whatever I want lol. I know, must be a newbie mental hurdle I must not complain about and overcome! Take care guys.

Hello all, I had a hard night last night. I don't know if I slept wrong, but my top incision at my bra line split open and bled! I am one week post op. The strips are still in place but the gauze was completely covered in blood. Is this normal? Oh also, my left shoulder was killing me yesterday! I read it could be the co2 gasses dissipating, but my boyfriend thinks it may be a sign of infection... Mari

Hi Carol! I am definitely going to try that, sounds yummmmy. Are you back to work? I am afraid to go back and pass out from no energy.. But I have another week. Sounds like you are doing picture perfect. Are you drinking with meals? I was told plication patients have less dietary restrictions, but I wasn't sure in what way... Hope ya had a great weekend and keep up the great blog!

Oh and mac and cheese with chili sounds heavenly right now.... I would pay $100 to be able to eat it. It's not that I am terribly hungry, but I know that my body is craving substance and wondering what the heck is going on... And I feel pretty weak without eating a lot. Hopefully it's all in my head and will pass with time...

Penny and Ck! Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. I feel like I have the post op blues, kinda like the baby blues! But knowing that it will get better helps me. I am still sipping, definitely don't want to get ill from that. I look forward to the day I can have half a fish serving Penny! I am already sick of taking 4 spoonfuls of Soup then stopping because I am scared to feel sick. I do not tolerate nausea well as the nurses in Mexico found out real quick lol! I sent my boyfriend and our girls to Disneyland today because I felt guilty for not being able to do much. They come back tomorrow and they ate at Bubba Gumps, had a churro, doritos and soda. Boy, I have to get them on the healthy train as soon as I learn it. But I sure am jealous. I took a little nap today and dreamed of eating a Disney corndog with mustard and drinking a big ole coke! Oi vey! Mari

Hello everyone! I am 4 days past the plication and feeling a bit better. My huge problem is dehydration. I can't seen to get water down without tiny sips every few minutes. Is that normal? I can manage a bottle but I can feel I need more.. Any tips? Thanks for all your help and advice!

Carol, I am totally inspired by your progress! I am not feeling great right now, but your positive attitude is helping me... Congrats on your success from your hard work! I love your blog recipes by the way - I look forward to trying them! Mari

Hi Amy, Ck, and everyone! I got home late last night and I promise to get detailed account when I feel up to it... As I expected, I feel twice as much pain and heal three times more slow as everyone else : ( My main piece of advice is do not go alone! Although the staff was great, they are no substitute for loved ones. I will post when I can. Mari

Hello everyone! I am waiting in my hospital room right now and I am scared to death! No to mention alone : ( I wish us all good luck and healthy healing! Mari

Congrats! I remember you posting somewhere that you had a lower bmi... I am here now waiting in my room and scared to death!!!! My bmi is 30 and has been for years so I hope this is my answer... The doubts are in my mind, but I will do it... Keep us updated! Mari

Hi Ck! I am loving your blog! Are you back to work? Do you think 11 days away from work is sufficient? Is there WiFi and a phone in the room? I am going alone so I need to call family while in recovery.... I am so nervous - less than 48 hours away! Mari

Hi Julie! Thanks so much for your tips! I hope you are doing well : ) One more question - is there a phone in the room that I can use to call my family? Do you know if it is expensive or should I get my calling card? Oh also, should I bring my laptop - is there wifi? Lol, thanks for helping me out and I wish you a continued great recovery! Mari

Julie! Congrats!!! You sound like you are doing great... Are you back to work? I have the surgery scheduled on tuesday and will only off for 10 days... Do you think that is enuf time? I am going to Dr Corvala... Was that your doctor too? Take care, Mari

Hello Sarah! How have you been doing? Your words of encouragement have really helped calm my fears. Looking forward to hearing your updates! Mari

Congratulations Sarah! I am scheduled for this surgery on Aug 3rd, and I am pretty worried. I totally appreciate feedback, good or bad - as I have time to back out lol, but I will be out some money.. Thanks!

Congrats Ck!! :thumbup1: Thanks for your reply too - I am feeling nervous for my upcoming surgery - I am really afraid that somehow it will be a failure... But your story has me smiling for sure! Take care and keep us posted! Mari

Oops, I am not going to the same doctor - I am going to see Dr Corvala for the gastric plication.. How is your recovery going?

CkNorte!! I am glad you are going well! I am going to see Dr Corvala on Aug 3rd... I am flying out of Fresno. Please dish on your experience when you are up to it, I am dying to know! Also did they mandate 2 or 3 nights at the hospital? Did you drive, OMG! Take care and best wishes!! Mari

Hello! I am new here and am going to your doctor in august! When you feel up to it, can you let me know how it all went and your impression of the doctor and hospital? I am 30 BMI and am hoping that this will be my lifesaver... Hope your recovery goes well! Mari

Hello everyone! This is my first post here! I have a weird question: I am possibly going to Angeles Health in Tijuana for Gastric Plication Surgery with Dr. Corvala in August. The problem is that I am right at 30 BMI and I can't be any under when I get there. I am worried that I will lose weight before I get there because of the stress and nervousness (funny that I am worried lol!) If they weigh me in a paper gown, I may be under 30 BMI - but do they, or will I be weighed with my clothes and shoes? After yo-yo dieting for 15 years, I am physically and mentally exhausted. I am suffering from depression for carrying these extra 50lbs around and feel like life is passing me by... I am sure many of you can relate! Thanks for any advice! Mari

Cindy!! Thanks so much for your reply! I hope things are going great for you. I have booked my surgery for Aug 3rd and I am very excited and nervous at the same time. How much time do you think I will need to take off work? I have a semi difficult labor type job.... Thanks! Mari

Cknorte, how did it go? Are you doing okay? I am also doing the same procedure next month in Mexico.. Hope all is well? Hello to everyone else, I am new here! Mari