I guess I'll be the first to post in the 50+ lbs forum. :confused1: I have about 65-70 lbs to lose (I've put on about 5 lbs since getting my VSG date! :sad0:) I know that number would only increase without the VSG, so I am happy to know my surgery date is only a week away! :confused:

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I don't know a lot about the Plication, but I had VSG August 22. Although I initially needed to lose 90lbs, I was considered a lightweight and chose to go with the sleeve. The only side effect or complication I've had was my GERD got a little worse. I knew that was a possibility with the sleeve, not sure with the plication. Other than that, it has been amazing and very successful for me. I know the plication is reversible, and the sleeve is not, so that is something you will have to take into consideration. Personally, I like the idea of the non reversible procedure. Go big or go home! If I'm going to do this, I may as well go all the way and completely change my lifestyle. For the first time in my life, I'm in complete control of what and how much I eat, and that to me was worth it! Good Luck to you whatever decision you make!

Thanks Babbs, I just got my surgery date for the sleeve March 3

Whst is VSG?

That is a great link! Thanks for sharing the guidelines

My surgery is October 28th . I'm 47 yrs old, bw 219 nw 204 gw 125. Can't wait to get this party kickstarted! Been walking 3-4 miles a day now too. Gonna start going to the gym after surgery also. Very motivated!!

@@perk4756 Good luck to you...it doesn't look like too many people are currently on this topic...I'm 49 and hoping to get my sleeve next month...My goal weight is 125 too.

Edited October 12, 201510 yr by TXMomOf3Girls

Awesome to hear from you!