Lap Band With Gastric Plication

[Tamg 29]

Cotton mouth sucks' date='but happy you're banded and plicated! How's the pain? I hear the second day is the hardest.[/quote']

I did have a question...... I've noticed that I have some burning around where my port is anyone else have this feeling?

[shy2012 43]

I'm feeling ok. Trying to get Protein down. I don't have much of an appetite. I'm sure I'm not getting enough protein down. Yeah I have a little burning at my port too. How much protein are we supposed to have? My book just says Clear Liquids day 1&2 then full liquids days 3-13. I've been drinking the nectar fruit juice has 23g of protein in it and Unjury chicken broth.< /p>

[Tamg 29]

I'm feeling ok. Trying to get Protein down. I don't have much of an appetite. I'm sure I'm not getting enough Protein down. Yeah I have a little burning at my port too. How much protein are we supposed to have? My book just says clear liquids day 1&2 then full liquids days 3-13. I've been drinking the nectar fruit juice has 23g of protein in it and unjury chicken broth.

My doc said 60 to 80 grams of protein. I haven't felt hungry and have to remind myself to eat. I don't have a problem getting protein in. I do my shakes and then Greek yogart. I can start mushie on Friday so I'm sorta excited about that.

[shy2012 43]

Oh wow! I'm not even close to that amount of Protein. I guess I need to pick up the pace and sip on stuff as soon as I get up. Barely getting 35-40g.

[Tamg 29]

Oh wow! I'm not even close to that amount of Protein. I guess I need to pick up the pace and sip on stuff as soon as I get up. Barely getting 35-40g.

I didn't get all that Protein the first 3 days with only getting 4oz at a time. I did have broth that has protein and Greek yogart. The protein will come is what my doc said.......and it has!!!! I'm getting my protein and fluids in each day. I can't drink half hour before eating and an hour after eating. I do know that once I did get my fluids and protein in I felt better and I felt better sooner. Just really think about fluids and protein. I might not of mentioned this but the only thing I drank before my journey was diet sodas!!!!! Now it is Water and I started that two weeks before my surgery. I'm proud already of what I have accomplished so far and its just the beginning of the journey!!! All I can say is God Is Good!!!!! Tammy

[LadyScorpio 5]

Did anyone find themselves gaining weight once they could eat again? I have gained 3 lbs since getting off the liquid diet and being able to eat food and don't know if this is normal. I can't eat a lot, so I don't know if I should be concerned. Also, when I eat I get this feeling like I have a balloon in my chest and it scares me. Is something wrong? Should I see my doctor?

[kah1213 311]

Did anyone find themselves gaining weight once they could eat again? I have gained 3 lbs since getting off the liquid diet and being able to eat food and don't know if this is normal. I can't eat a lot' date=' so I don't know if I should be concerned. Also, when I eat I get this feeling like I have a balloon in my chest and it scares me. Is something wrong? Should I see my doctor?[/quote']

That sounds normal, but you can always avail your doc in the morning to be safe.

[shy2012 43]

I didn't get all that Protein the first 3 days with only getting 4oz at a time. I did have broth that has protein and Greek yogart. The protein will come is what my doc said.......and it has!!!! I'm getting my protein and fluids in each day. I can't drink half hour before eating and an hour after eating. I do know that once I did get my fluids and protein in I felt better and I felt better sooner. Just really think about fluids and protein. I might not of mentioned this but the only thing I drank before my journey was diet sodas!!!!! Now it is Water and I started that two weeks before my surgery. I'm proud already of what I have accomplished so far and its just the beginning of the journey!!! All I can say is God Is Good!!!!! Tammy

Thanks Tammy- and yep God is Good! I'm going to just continue to focus on getting in my protein as much as I can. I still have no appetite. My Dr. has me on full liquids for 7 days. So day 1 was yesterday - I guess when the swellin in my stomach goes down I will be able to get my Proteins in.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i am having the plication also with my band.

[kah1213 311]

just checking in with everyone. to those who've had the banded plication recently, how are you doing?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

surgeon says this plication could help with slippage issues later on. and that it should help me feel more fuller (which would be great) but def a extra tool along with the bad bc if i overeat or drink high calorie, what good is it.

[Short and Chunky 230]

Carolinagirl2012: What good is plication..You asked about over eating or drinking high calorie stuff and getting sick from it -

Well, YEP ! That is why I have plication - I am stubborn and I need to be kicked in the teeth every so often and reminded what is in my stomach! I have eaten too much and too many sweets - oh, not at first but as time went on..the cravings came back with a vengance..I gave in, ate them and promptly got miserably sick. PB, spitting up, slimming, the entire lovely mess - can't breathe too good either. Well, note to self: Don't do that again..and that what good the plication is. Plus with all that drama, my band did not slip because of the plication. I am 9 mos post op and doing great. Down 93 pounds and feeling real good. Do I still want the bad stuff? You bet I do and every now and then I have some, get sick and then get over it. This whole deal is going to keep the weight from coming back on me. I have two tools and they work well together (for me). Have a good week..

Melinda in Florida

[ilikebunnies 48]

93lbs in 9 months, that's amazing!!!!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i agree. i wish like anything that i didnt have to get either but i do. i have a problem. and i am hoping with this tool, i can try and get my weight down and start walking again and trying to just feel better. i had no idea he was doing the plication til my final surgeons visit last week and he asked me did i want to this (and then he explained it to me). 93 pounds OH MY GOSH I FIND THAT INCREDIBLE. please tell me how please please please. thank you so much for posting this.

[LadyScorpio 5]

I am really nervous. I am not eating that much, but have gained 5 pounds in the last week. Am I doing something terribly wrong? I'm not eating bad stuff - carbs, Pasta, rice or anything. I have sausage or eggs for Breakfast. tuna, turkey, chicken salad for lunch or dinner. If I have a late breakfast, I won't be hungry for lunch so I'll have the salad for dinner. This weight gain has me worried. Any advice?