Steve007

Hi Dionysus69!
Oh I hear you! The scale mocks me! I now just weigh in every Sunday! The only thing I know is that my body is changing because pants and shirts fit better and I get lots of people commenting on my weight. So even though the scale may not always show it, my smart eating choices are paying off! Yeaaaaaaaa! ;-p

Bos123 was right on the mark...sleevers still get hunger pains...just not as much! If they didn't, why have WLS at all???? Just take out the ghrelin hormone gland and be done with it! No, you still have to make smart choices and change your eating habits! WLS is simply another tool to help you get down to a better and healthier weight...and then maintain it! Hope this helps!
Steve

i was plicated Mar 4th and i have lost 24lbs already!! I feel full from a ridiculously small amount and for me this will work!! I know i still have to make wise food choices but at least I know I have help to keep it off!! Lets face it we all want a"donut"(insert fav fatty food) at some point but to be able to enjoy a 1/2 and feel full once in a while is amazing to me!! Plus I had a very easy recovery no nausea no vomiting but plenty of restriction!! its a winner and it is a "Sleeve" just a variation of one!!

Dear Misha,
Thanks so much for your thoughts. Even though the ASMBS has not approved it yet does not mean it is not viable. The ASMBS calls it an investigational procedure. The hospitals/clinics here in Phoenix and the ones I contacted in Los Angeles all categorize it as the same type of surgery. The ASMBS in their opinion comments,"...Specifically, the gastric plication does not involve gastric resection, intestinal bypass, or placement of a foreign body, and this could potentially provide a lower risk alternative that will appeal to patients and referring physicians. The operation involves mobilizing the greater curvature of the stomach similar to the dissection for a sleeve gastrectomy and infolding or imbricating the stomach to achieve gastric restriction." The ASMBS will make an official policy announcement when they have more data from American doctors. I did due diligence in my research and saw from the 10 year study of plications both from Iran and South America the low complication rate and percentage weight loss. Eventually when insurance companies get a billing code or number for the gastric plication, everyone will jump on board! Glad to hear of your success and ultimately everything is a tool to get to a healthier weight!
Thanks!
Steve