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Super Sleeve (Gastric Plication)

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MS LISA    1

MS LISA
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I 100% I got the super sleeve done 7-12-10 and I love it. My sister has a lot of issues with her lap band that I do not with my super sleeve. What sold me was the fact that they do not cut my stomach. The whole idea of WLS is scary and that just helped with my fears. And if you are worried you won�t lose as much weight think again! Check out my tracker and pictures.. They speak for them selves!

HI THERE IS WAS JUST WONDERING HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST NOW AND HOW IS THE SUPER SLEEVE DO YOU STILL HAVE THE SAME RESTRICTIONS?

I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

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maryhmar    0

maryhmar
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Hi there,

How are you doing now? I am having the surgery 11/26/10 and am a bit nervous but excited as well. Do you mind sharing your recovery?

Thanks!

I actually had the super sleeve in Tuijana Mexico, by Dr Jose Rodriguez..I orginally was looking into getting the Lap Band and did my research for that and actually went to get the lap band, but it was changed at the last minute to the "Super Sleeve" I have had no complications. The Super Sleeve sounds alot scarier than it actually is. With the lap band I had to worry about slippage and what I ate. This super sleeve that I got, I can basically eat what ever I want. I just get full really fast I can't even eat a whole kids meal form Mcdonalds. (I eat like 2 chicken tenders and feel like I ate a thanksgiving dinner)The super sleeve from what I understand they did is, Fold my stomach inside of itself and Basically double stitch it. So they did'nt cut my stomach or anything like they do in a gastric bypass. I have 4 tiny incisions on my stomach that are fading. If you want to see the incisions I'd be willing to take a picture and forward it to you. If you have any questions let me know..

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mp8btpc    32

mp8btpc
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I am still confused after all these posts...is Super Sleeve Gastrectomy a supposedly smaller more restrictive sleeve? Or is it the same as the plication with no cutting and the sewing together of the stomach onto itself?

If it is a more restrictive sleeve could a person in theory have VSG and then if for some reason lacked full restriction go in and subsequently have a Super Sleeve done?

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mellifrits    25

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Hi there! What surgery did you have prior to your VSP (plication)? Should I plan on multiple surgeries?

I have only had the super sleeve (gastric plication) done. I am doing wonderful! I dont think you will have to have any other wls if you get the VSP or the VSG. They both are great. Now if you have the lap band I honestly think it is a waste of time and money.

Sorry it took so long to write back. When they redid the site it stopped emailing me when people wrote on my threads..

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mellifrits    25

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I am still confused after all these posts...is Super Sleeve Gastrectomy a supposedly smaller more restrictive sleeve? Or is it the same as the plication with no cutting and the sewing together of the stomach onto itself?

If it is a more restrictive sleeve could a person in theory have VSG and then if for some reason lacked full restriction go in and subsequently have a Super Sleeve done?

They are one in the same.. They just have two different names.

You wont need more restriction with the VSG. I dont think you could get both. I dont think you would need both

Sorry it took so long to write back. When they redid the site it stopped emailing me when people wrote on my threads..

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mellifrits    25

mellifrits
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I am wondering is there any one hear that has had the Plication Surgery when it first came out around may? If so how much weight have you lost?

Could you give us a update?

Lisa~

I had mine done in July and I am now 132. I have gone from a size 20 to a size 4/6.

Sorry it took so long to write back. When they redid the site it stopped emailing me when people wrote on my threads..

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