Lap Band With Gastric Plication

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

yes too early for me too but i get to my job about 7a.m. (i must be crazy). just me and the radio and my Protein shake...i read many different things about fills/adjustments so i have no clue on how it goes. all drs are different. i have no idea when my first fill will be. i guess i will find out next week. i would love it to be but am hoping they put in a small amount because i am very nervous with the fills and getting way to tight to drink/eat and having to go back and get unfilled that same week etc......kinda scary to me.........def doing Portion Control, making healthy choices (even though i am on mushie/soft) i am still making my body think i am restricted ...even if i am not. ............eating small amounts as to not hurt myself..........

feel clueless sometimes...

[DeAna N 229]

You are doing great nothing wrong with being cautious write down all your questions that way you will all of them answered when you leave the unknowing is always scary but ask him how much he puts in as a 1st fill and you have to drink before you leave if it feels too uncomfortable for Water you know it is too tight for food just listen to your body

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

from what he said, i have to do a liquid for a day or two after fill (like that is a problem now after we did the 2 wk pre and post op all liquids haha).

i only want a smidge of a fill at time (i have to get pre approval from my pcd and then they refer to my ins for approval to go to my lap band surgeon so it is a hassle if you will to go back and forth to any doctor i see....

[Short and Chunky 230]

LadyScorpio - I had my surgery 7/7/11 (almost a year). My first fill was at my 4 week check up. I have had between 5-7 adjustments (2 was a slight unfill) in that 1 year period. The plication helps but you will still need to have fill in the band. The stoma (the tiny stomach north of the band) is the part that sends the "full signal" to the brain. Good luck with everything.

Melinda in Florida

(Rainy Florida - thanks to TS Debby)

[Bamabander 111]

LadyScorpio - I had my surgery 7/7/11 (almost a year). My first fill was at my 4 week check up. I have had between 5-7 adjustments (2 was a slight unfill) in that 1 year period. The plication helps but you will still need to have fill in the band. The stoma (the tiny stomach north of the band) is the part that sends the "full signal" to the brain. Good luck with everything.

Melinda in Florida

(Rainy Florida - thanks to TS Debby)

Thank you for explaining that! I was wondering why I don't get any signals... That makes much more sense! I'm getting it, but it's definatley a learning process!

[kah1213 311]

i have my 1 month post op appt tomorrow...maybe i will get a fill? i hope so. i feel like i have been able to eat more than i should lately.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

how much as you eating? like per meal?

oz or do u count cal or fat??

[kah1213 311]

i count calories. it's been creeping up more this last week (plus i was away on vacation). i'll keep you all posted after my appointment with the doc tomorrow!

[shy2012 43]

My Dr. Didn't give me a fill. I'm not sure I need it, I find that the Protein that I eat per day makes me feel so full. I feel stuffed! I was told to eat at least my 3 meals even if I'm not hungry. Also said to eat all protein first then eat veg if I'm not full.

Lady Scorpio- I had that same concern. I need to find out because if the plication is working well and I never get a fill but 6-12 months later I need one. Also I need to find out is there an amount you get per year thats included. I don't know why I didn't ask those questions before .

[kah1213 311]

Hi everyone. Just an update. I just got my first fill!! Im 1 month post op and doc said I'm doing well. I'm back on soft foods until Friday. Also, I'm cleared to start working out again. I'm hoping the weight loss and lost inches speeds up once I'm back in the gym!

[whitneyrenees 17]

I was bands with plication this past Monday (June 25th)! I'm feeling much better today, but I'm having some trouble focusing on my homework for my online class. Haha

I can't wait to start seeing results! I start full liquids tomorrow and I can't wait to have something other than broth! Lol

I started at 248 and got down to 230 post-op. And am currently at 228. I'm 5'5 and I'm 22.

[Bamabander 111]

Hi everyone. Just an update. I just got my first fill!! Im 1 month post op and doc said I'm doing well. I'm back on soft foods until Friday. Also' date=' I'm cleared to start working out again. I'm hoping the weight loss and lost inches speeds up once I'm back in the gym![/quote']

Yay! That's awesome KAH! They called to schedule mine today but I'll be at the beach (July 3) so I don't get my first one until 7-17... Can't wait!

Keep working it! Proud of you

[Bamabander 111]

I was bands with plication this past Monday (June 25th)! I'm feeling much better today' date=' but I'm having some trouble focusing on my homework for my online class. Haha

I can't wait to start seeing results! I start full liquids tomorrow and I can't wait to have something other than broth! Lol

I started at 248 and got down to 230 post-op. And am currently at 228. I'm 5'5 and I'm 22.[/quote']

You will see them and feel much better very soon! The first week is the worst! I'm 1 month out and feeling great! Good luck !

[xsentrick 194]

Just had my 2 week post op follow-up. Lost 24 lbs total, but doc said I'll have my first adjustment on July 30th. I have lap with the GP.

[kah1213 311]

Just had my 2 week post op follow-up. Lost 24 lbs total' date=' but doc said I'll have my first adjustment on July 30th. I have lap with the GP.[/quote']

24 lbs is amazing!