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I need suggestions to gain weight after gastric plication. I had gastric plication at the OCC in November 2011. My starting weight was 203# and my goal weight was 140-145#. I am currently 129#, and It seems like no matter what I eat which is not much I can't gain any weight. People constantly ask me if I'm sick and make remarks that I'm "TOO SKINNY". Any and all suggestions to put on a few pounds are greatly appreciated.

I need suggestions to gain weight after gastric plication. I had gastric plication at the OCC in November 2011. My starting weight was 203# and my goal weight was 140-145#. I am currently 129#, and It seems like no matter what I eat which is not much I can't gain any weight. People constantly ask me if I'm sick and make remarks that I'm "TOO SKINNY". Any and all suggestions to put on a few pounds are greatly appreciated.

Having the plication was the best decision I could of ever made. Pre-surgery I was 203 pounds and miserable. 14 weeks later I'm down to 161 pounds and feeling great. I have more energy and a new outlook on life. It is definitely a personal decision as to which procedure a person chooses. I did not want to remove any part of my stomach, therefore I chose the plication. I have had very few problems, the main one being "gas." Gas-X and walking usually resolves this issue. I highly recommend the OCC and the gastric plication procedure.

PadresGrrl, I am doing much better now. I've decided that tuna and cottage cheese are my best friend. It is crazy, but I enjoy drinking buttermilk also, and it fills me up. I have to totally AVOID carbs like mashed potatoes because they make me deathly sick. My weight loss has slowed down some, but I am still losing a little every day. As of today I am 177 pounds, down 26. I will start walking and exercising next week, so hopefully that will speed up the weight loss process. I would love to be around 160 by my birthday in February. I am thinking about some fatty salmon tonight! I'll keep you posted on how that goes. Keep me posted on your progress.

I made it the 21 days which was pure torture, and when I attempted the pureed foods, I got sick. I'm doing much better now. I had my surgery on November 24th, and have lost 26 pounds so far. My goal is to be 160 or less by my birthday in February. I started at 203. My current weight is 177. Clothes are falling off, and I feel great. I try to eat small meals (6-8 bites) every couple of hours, and sip liquids throughout the day. I have decided that carbs are an absolute NO for me. I tried the mashed poatoes and thought I was going to die. Cottage cheese, and plain tuna have become my best friend. I hope to hear how others are doing at this point.

Well as of today I'm down 24 pounds, and I am still having problems eating anything creamy. I carry nausea medicine with me and know that I have to take it regularly. I start soft foods on December 15th. I'm really nervous about how that is going to go! I'm praying for the best! Keep me posted on your progress!

I had plication on November 24th and I am having the same issues! I take the antacid from OCC, and just drink 4 oz or less at a time (still in liquid phase). I can't tolerate the creamy soups or anything spicy so I pretty much just take in liquids! I need any and all suggestions also!

I went first and you went after me, but yes you were out of it! Full liquids are a little bit better. I'm Still not taking in much. Weighed this Morning and I'm down 22 lbs!

I just bought a variety of soups, and I can't seem to stomach any of them, so I'm stuck with broth and popsicles! My weight is just falling off though! I'm down 18 pounds! YAY!!!

I was supposed to add creamy soups to my diet today, and I attempted two different kinds and became so nauseated that I had to stop eating. I had a broth for lunch and everything went fine??? Does anyone have any suggestions??? I'm on Day 8 post-op plication.

Are you having any trouble with the full liquids? Every time I try to eat creamy soup I get nauseated and just stop eating. Any suggestions???

Had my surgery on 24th. Still pretty sore, but everything went as planned. 21 days of liquids is going to be difficult!

Tx40.... I'm from Texas as well, and scheduled for my plication in one week. I have 3 pounds to reach my 5%. I'm so excited for a new beginning.

So do I. I'm very excited for the new me!!!!

I am scheduled for my plication on November 24, 2011. Is there anyone who will be spending Thanksgiving at the OCC with me? Jen