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MS LISA

By MS LISA, in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum

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genepha    47

genepha
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Just as a comparison, my neighbor had Gastric Bypass about 8 weeks ago and is

down 48 pounds. While the plication seems slower, the difference is about 1 lb. per week.

That doesn't seem like that big of a difference considering the various surgeries and longer recovery w/ the GB. Most ppl who have plication seem to be around 35-40 pound weight loss at 8 weeks.

I am a band to plication conversion (hopefully) so I'm interested in some longer term weight loss. I did pretty good with the band in the beginning, losing about 100 lbs. but

have regained about 70 of it :angry:

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itsabouttime    1

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MsLisa, I had surgery with Dr. Corvala in Tijuana, Mexico. It went very smoothly. I felt pretty normal by about day ten. Since I am in my 50s I think healing etc takes longer than for those in their 30s. The first couple of days are rough but then it gets better. Everyday is a bit better than the day before. I've been walking 30 minutes daily. I know the weight loss will be slowing down now but I hope to lose at least two lbs a week until goal. Who are you looking at to do your surgery?

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MS LISA    1

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MsLisa, I had surgery with Dr. Corvala in Tijuana, Mexico. It went very smoothly. I felt pretty normal by about day ten. Since I am in my 50s I think healing etc takes longer than for those in their 30s. The first couple of days are rough but then it gets better. Everyday is a bit better than the day before. I've been walking 30 minutes daily. I know the weight loss will be slowing down now but I hope to lose at least two lbs a week until goal. Who are you looking at to do your surgery?

Hi there itsa

I am happy to hear that you have lost 30 lbs that is really good!!

I am going to go to Dr Rodriguez and I am leaning tworge VSG I still havent made my mind up and I am already scheduled for my surgery I will be getting it done on Nov 23rd!! Im soo scared and nervous at the same time. How much do you think you can eat now??

God Bless,

Ms Lisa

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genepha    47

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I'm thinking about Dr. Rod as well.

Are you having surgery in TJ? I guess he goes to TJ once a month

so that's better for me. Since I'm a revision from a band to Plication

it's a little bit more expensive but I think it's worth it.

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MS LISA    1

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I'm thinking about Dr. Rod as well.

Are you having surgery in TJ? I guess he goes to TJ once a month

so that's better for me. Since I'm a revision from a band to Plication

it's a little bit more expensive but I think it's worth it.

Hi there,

Ya, I am going to Tj to get my surgery, it was hard to pick a surgery date cause he is not there very often, I wanted mine done in Nov so all they have open is thanks giving week so I am having my thanksgiving the week before for my family, of course i will not be able to eat:thumbdown: but owell

its totally worth it!

When are you going to get yours?

Ms Lisa

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genepha    47

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Hi Ms Lisa,

I think I will go in December.

I'm not sure yet. I need to save some $$ first! ;)

I had to take off like 6 weeks of work when I had my hernia

repair and port replacement. :) Now, I need the band out

and am having plication so I'm trying not to take off too much

time from work.

Good luck with your surgery ~

I wish I could go in November with you!

Hi there,

Ya, I am going to Tj to get my surgery, it was hard to pick a surgery date cause he is not there very often, I wanted mine done in Nov so all they have open is thanks giving week so I am having my thanksgiving the week before for my family, of course i will not be able to eat:thumbdown: but owell

its totally worth it!

When are you going to get yours?

Ms Lisa

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MS LISA    1

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Hi Ms Lisa,

I think I will go in December.

I'm not sure yet. I need to save some $$ first! ;)

I had to take off like 6 weeks of work when I had my hernia

repair and port replacement. :mad: Now, I need the band out

and am having plication so I'm trying not to take off too much

time from work.

Good luck with your surgery ~

I wish I could go in November with you!

Hi Jenepha,

Ya I am still saving my money almost there though,

how much weight do you need to loose now?

Did you loose alot on with the band?

Ya that sounds fustrating that you have to miss more work and save more money for another operation.

Ya I hope that someone on here will be going the same time I am, that would be nice,

talk to you soon

Lisa

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justjen    0

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Well my surgery is in 2 weeks, going to Dr. Corvala. I'm starting with a bmi of 35, and would like to lose 70 lbs. I don't see alot of recent posts? Is everyone still happy with the plication surgery?

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genepha    47

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Carol,

That's great!

Thanks so much for keeping us updated.

I am anxious to see how everyone does. I'm considering having my band

removed and having plication in November or December with either Dr. Corvala

or Dr. Rodriguez. Right now my dr. choice might depend on which

days I can have surgery as I've missed like 4 weeks of work having my port

replaced and a hernia repair... Grrr!

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genepha    47

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Hi Jenepha,

Ya I am still saving my money almost there though,

how much weight do you need to loose now?

Did you loose alot on with the band?

Ya that sounds fustrating that you have to miss more work and save more money for another operation.

Ya I hope that someone on here will be going the same time I am, that would be nice,

talk to you soon

Lisa

Hi Lisa,

I lost about 110 lbs. with the band over the first few years. I had

to have complete unfills for both my pregnancies cause I had severe

morning sickness. Now I have reflux and esophagus problems B)

I've gained back about 75 lbs but the dr. finally released me to exercise

again so I'll be going back to the gym next week.

I'm considering Nov. or Dec. for my surgery with either Dr. Rod or Dr. Corvala.

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Mw9955    2

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Well my surgery is in 2 weeks, going to Dr. Corvala. I'm starting with a bmi of 35, and would like to lose 70 lbs. I don't see alot of recent posts? Is everyone still happy with the plication surgery?

Hi JustJen -

I am still here lol.. My weight loss has slowed down for me (I started out with about 60lbs to lose)... I have lost about 25 lbs since my surgery on Aug 3rd.. I have not really been working out though - just walking the dog twice a day, but I have a moderately strenuous job - so lots of physical activity during the day... I have read many of us who have had this surgery are kind of experiencing the same things - big loss the first two or three weeks, and then about 2-ish (for me about 1 to 1.5) pounds per week.. Don't completely quote me though, its just from the few posts I have been reading.. It's all up to you, I would rather have a slower weight loss than have most of my stomach removed.. Hmmm, just me though.. If you follow the recommended diet and exercise, I am sure you will have faster results than I :biggrin0: Good luck!

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