Hi VSG family,:crying:

I have decided to go with the new procedure (TGVP)due to fear of complications. I'm a single parent with a 3 year old and I'm to afraid of having leaks. I read post from Tiffany as well as Donna concerning complications. I'm not willing to take that risk. I'm planning to have surgery with Dr. Jose Rodriguz.

I had the TG plication done by Dr. Rodriguez on July 1. The surgery was easy. The flights to and from were the hardest part for me--delays, headache. Also, I had some acid reflux/nausea 2 days after surgery; but, I'm ok now.

I understand your concern about complications. I had them too. I researched heavily, made a decision, and went for it.

I had the TG plication done by Dr. Rodriguez on July 1. The surgery was easy. The flights to and from were the hardest part for me--delays, headache. Also, I had some acid reflux/nausea 2 days after surgery; but, I'm ok now.

I understand your concern about complications. I had them too. I researched heavily, made a decision, and went for it.

Thanks, please keep me informed on your progress. I have yet to find others that had the same procedure.

Just when you think you knew everything......

How much do you have to lose?

How much do you have to lose?

about 60pounds

I had the TG plication done by Dr. Rodriguez on July 1. The surgery was easy. The flights to and from were the hardest part for me--delays, headache. Also, I had some acid reflux/nausea 2 days after surgery; but, I'm ok now.

I understand your concern about complications. I had them too. I researched heavily, made a decision, and went for it.

Edro, is Dr. Rodriguez doing the plication now? I thought it was only Dr. Corvala in Mexico doing this new procedure.

Joan

yes..........

Best wishes Joy. Sadly, complications can happen with any surgery. The risks of complications from other surgical related issues is actually higher than the 1% risk for leaks if you have an experienced, and trusted surgeon.

My complications were directly related to my band destroying my stomach tissue, and as a revision, my risks quadrupled. The main complications were related to anesthesia complications, and had nothing to do with the sleeve. I knew it going in. I have a 12 yr old son, and a husband, but I don't think I put myself before them by choosing to revise. I understand your concerns, and I know you will be successful. The current stats for the plication are promising, and hopefully we won't see revisions in the future.

Best wishes, and know that you have do what is best for you and your family. I did, and have zero regrets. I won't deny it was stressful, and exhausting, but I don't regret my decision, and do not feel "guilty" for proceeding with my revision.

I had the TG plication done by Dr. Rodriguez on July 1. The surgery was easy. The flights to and from were the hardest part for me--delays, headache. Also, I had some acid reflux/nausea 2 days after surgery; but, I'm ok now.

I understand your concern about complications. I had them too. I researched heavily, made a decision, and went for it.

Hi there, I too am researching the sleeve and the plication and was wondering if you can give me a update on how your doing and your weight loss and how much you can eat now??

I would really apreciate it

Lisa:thumbup1:

Do you have a link that describes this TG plication surgery? Thanks.

Go on to forums, scroll down to plication surgery there is lots of good stuff there to look into.

Its hard to find alot of info on this procedure, but it is something that I might be doing.

Im still debating...

Lisa

Honestly had been given the option I would not have had the sleeve done but the other procedure instead. I do feel my case was a one in a million being done against my will but that was here in the US.

I wish you the best regardless of which procedure you choose.

Honestly had been given the option I would not have had the sleeve done but the other procedure instead. I do feel my case was a one in a million being done against my will but that was here in the US.

I wish you the best regardless of which procedure you choose.

Thank you for answering me,

It sounds like you had a hard time with the sleeve.

I hope you will get better soon.

Lisa

Such a cool option. I would definitely go with a reversible surgery with less risks too. Kind of a no brainer, right? I am hoping my brother can have this surgery when he is ready if he doesn't lose the weight on his own.

Ms Lisa

I've lost 32 lbs. and feel great. I can eat anything except sweets. They make me nauseated. I eat about 25% or less of what I did before. I do have reflux but I had that before the surgery.

edro