Plication Surgery

[Lois 6]

I have an 18 year old daughter, that is having plication surgery, Dec.31...I just would like to talk to someone whos been thru it...a little nervous here, I know people who have had lap-band surgery, but 0 who have had this. She is so young...Can anyone help ease my mind??

[tobethin30 89]

What kind of questions do you have? Where is she having the surgery done?

[Kika79 64]

Lois-the procedure itself takes about 45mins. She will probably stay in the hospital for observation for 2 days on a liquid diet. The first few days are a bit rough but she should be up in no time. I had surgery on a Thursday and I was back in the office on a Tuesday. Her diet must completely change, she will need to learn how to eat slower and smaller portions. My biggest challenge was my mind. "IT" was also hungry!! I waited a month before starting cardio. Exercise will be her new Best Friend. Plication IS NOT like the sleeve or bypass she will need work to loose weight, which in my opinion is harder but it will teach you how to actually eat healthier. I started with 267 pounds and as of today I've lost 80pounds. My goal is 167. Some weeks you will 3-4pounds while other weeks you will remain the same or gain 1-2 pounds.

Eating less processed foods, more greens & fruit with a some cardio is what's worked for me.

This site will be great for your daughter, have her go on YouTube as well. It helped me alot. There's also a few ladies on here like (tobethin30 & Becky) that have had great success.

Good luck to the both of you!! Keep us posted.

[Bos123 221]

Lois-the procedure itself takes about 45mins. She will probably stay in the hospital for observation for 2 days on a liquid diet. The first few days are a bit rough but she should be up in no time. I had surgery on a Thursday and I was back in the office on a Tuesday. Her diet must completely change' date=' she will need to learn how to eat slower and smaller portions. My biggest challenge was my mind. "IT" was also hungry!! I waited a month before starting cardio. Exercise will be her new Best Friend. Plication IS NOT like the sleeve or bypass she will need work to loose weight, which in my opinion is harder but it will teach you how to actually eat healthier. I started with 267 pounds and as of today I've lost 80pounds. My goal is 167. Some weeks you will 3-4pounds while other weeks you will remain the same or gain 1-2 pounds.

Eating less processed foods, more greens & fruit with a some cardio is what's worked for me.

This site will be great for your daughter, have her go on YouTube as well. It helped me alot. There's also a few ladies on here like (tobethin30 & Becky) that have had great success.

Good luck to the both of you!! Keep us posted.

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How was that first month for you? I am

Post op 12 days and my recovery had been slow but sure. I wish I had more energy though.... Ill go normal then just have a bout of exhaustion. Is this normal? Do you find your energy went up when you moved off of full liquids? Any insight from the first month from you lairs would be nice... I have to many things to do to be this tired lol

[Lois 6]

Thanks everyone for your response. Bos123, how long ago did you have your surgery? Where? Who was the surgeon? I have many things running through my head...to many to put on paper. I was hoping my daughter would join a chat room, but as of yet, she has not. I hope after her surgery maybe....4 more days!!!! I'm excited and nervous for her. I have to say, she is always interested when I have new info....Bos123, do you have any regrets with the surgery? I don't know at this point, which questions to ask, I guess I'm just hoping all goes well, and that we made the right decision.

Thanks

[Lois 6]

OOPS! Sorry everyone! I've been doing alot of chatting and directing my questions to to Bos 123 and it should of been Kika79!!!! Sorry Bos123, and please kika79, if you or both of you please could answer my questions above. Also, Jelson123, her BMI is way over 27 and tobethin 30, she is having her surgery done in Tjuanna Mexico, by Dr.Ortiz..

[Bos123 221]

OOPS! Sorry everyone! I've been doing alot of chatting and directing my questions to to Bos 123 and it should of been Kika79!!!! Sorry Bos123' date=' and please kika79, if you or both of you please could answer my questions above. Also, Jelson123, her BMI is way over 27 and tobethin 30, she is having her surgery done in Tjuanna Mexico, by Dr.Ortiz..[/quote']

My surgery was dec 3 with dr ortiz. I had a bmi of 33 and have lost 23 pounds since then. That first three weeks was hard, mind wise. All the Christmas functions and what not... Which I avoided because I had a hard dose of reality about head hunger. Made it through, feel fantastic am am so excited for what's to come. I didn't tell anyone but my husband and I have no regrets to date. I have started soft foods. I had a bad cold for two weeks and stalled for about that long, but since starting the foods I have lost. Hoping this cold goes away because I plan I start excersizing in January! Good luck to your daughter! They were great there!

[SoReadi 0]

I am planning to have the plication procedure. I really want to know if you have good restriction as far as appetite is concerned. I guess what I really want to know is if your decision to have the procedure was well worth it?

[Bos123 221]

I am planning to have the plication procedure. I really want to know if you have good restriction as far as appetite is concerned. I guess what I really want to know is if your decision to have the procedure was well worth it?

Yes I do. I am 5 weeks out just about and am on solid foods. It's such a weird feeling to really feel full after about 1/2-3/4 of food! It's like a miracle. My brain has not caught up yet. I see that I eat less than my five year old and think... How is this possible that my body is satisfied with this??! It's crazy, I am so happy an grateful it has been tough at times but that's my brain talking trying to talk myself back into old bad habits. Good luck with whatever you decide!

[Lois 6]

My daughter had her plication Dec.31/12..... as of today, she is down 25.6 pds.....she lost 13.5 before her surgery. She is hungry... 1 week of clear fluids, and yesterday she started with Yop...today she tryed soup....I think she should of prob been on clear fluids longer, but she insists its ok, that she start with Soup. She also received her surgery in Tijuanna, with Dr Ortiz.

[Bos123 221]

My daughter had her plication Dec.31/12..... as of today' date=' she is down 25.6 pds.....she lost 13.5 before her surgery. She is hungry... 1 week of clear fluids, and yesterday she started with Yop...today she tryed Soup....I think she should of prob been on clear fluids longer, but she insists its ok, that she start with Soup. She also received her surgery in Tijuanna, with Dr Ortiz.[/quote']

Glad to hear she is doing good! It is tough that first month but when she can start on solids it'll be a whole new ball game and things will be so much better!

[Lois 6]

How long does the tiredness last? She finds that hard...she says she wakes up, but feels tired right away...