Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

I had Plication on July 28/2011



Recommended Posts

I am 36 years old. My pre surgery weight was 255lbs. I am now 2 weeks post op. My weight is 235lbs.

Today is the day I can start blended foods and I can't tell you how excited I am!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

End of November 2010 but I didn't have much restriction once I got to being about a month out - and in case anyone's wondering I've never vomited since my surgery, nor even felt like vomiting so I shouldn't have any popped stitches or stretched anything out (no carbonated drinks either pre-op or now).

When did you have your procedure?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

End of November 2010 but I didn't have much restriction once I got to being about a month out - and in case anyone's wondering I've never vomited since my surgery, nor even felt like vomiting so I shouldn't have any popped stitches or stretched anything out (no carbonated drinks either pre-op or now).

One of the tests I had to have before my plication was to do a GI series where they x-ray you while you drink the barium solution. I wonder if you could have one of those done to at least visualize what's happening with your stomach? I'm not sure that would work, but something like that might give you more information. You could then present that to the surgery center and see what they say. It definitely sounds like something isn't quite right (at least compared to my experience). Have you had anything looked at since?

I had to make sure that I used reflux as an excuse for the test since my insurance won't pay squat if it's related to bariatric surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×