my surgery is schduled for oct. 28th... i am extremely nervous and excited as well.. i was going to do the lap band, but changed my mind last minute. did i make the right choice? does anyone out there have any advice for me.. i could really use some right about now. my family and friends have my back one hundred percent. however, i know in the back of their minds they are afraid and think that i should not have the surgery. in all honesty... i have never been so worried in my life... but also i have never wanted anything soooo bad.. im exteremely ready to stop hiding in the house and ready to live my life to the fullest... am i on the right path???

You're on the right path, and it's normal to be nervous and scared. But, believe me, the sleeve is a wonderful tool. My advice is to follow your surgeon's orders, be positive, and know that you are doing some fabulous for yourself, and future health.

my surgery is schduled for oct. 28th... i am extremely nervous and excited as well.. i was going to do the lap band, but changed my mind last minute. did i make the right choice? does anyone out there have any advice for me.. i could really use some right about now. my family and friends have my back one hundred percent. however, i know in the back of their minds they are afraid and think that i should not have the surgery. in all honesty... i have never been so worried in my life... but also i have never wanted anything soooo bad.. im exteremely ready to stop hiding in the house and ready to live my life to the fullest... am i on the right path???

You are absolutely on the right path. This surgery is amazing. It is the tool that has made weight loss possible for me. You will feel so much better as the weight comes off. I can walk better, cross my legs etc. It's great. I think the plication is the better choice because you don't have to mess with fills etc. I was going to do the lap band originally but am so glad I chose the plication. Any surgery is scary but this is so non invasive compared to many other surgeries. I was back to work in six days! You will do great.

my surgery is schduled for oct. 28th... i am extremely nervous and excited as well.. i was going to do the lap band, but changed my mind last minute. did i make the right choice? does anyone out there have any advice for me.. i could really use some right about now. my family and friends have my back one hundred percent. however, i know in the back of their minds they are afraid and think that i should not have the surgery. in all honesty... i have never been so worried in my life... but also i have never wanted anything soooo bad.. im exteremely ready to stop hiding in the house and ready to live my life to the fullest... am i on the right path???

Hi,

I have the band and am looking into having the plication. I did well with the

band in the beginning but after two difficult pregnancies, my band is giving

me problems...I lost about 100 lbs. with the band but it's been unfilled and

I've gained back like 70 lbs

Hopefully I'll be having my band removed and plication in November.

I'm looking at Dr. Jose Rodriguez or Dr. Corvala - both in Tijuana.

Hi,

I have the band and am looking into having the plication. I did well with the

band in the beginning but after two difficult pregnancies, my band is giving

me problems...I lost about 100 lbs. with the band but it's been unfilled and

I've gained back like 70 lbs

Hopefully I'll be having my band removed and plication in November.

I'm looking at Dr. Jose Rodriguez or Dr. Corvala - both in Tijuana.

I had my surgery with Dr. corvala in TJ. I felt the hospital was very clean and the staff was professional. I am an RN so I was particularly aware of how the actual surgical suite should look. It was very professional and sterile as well. The hospital rooms are very nice and I like the fact someone can come with you and sleep on the daybed. They are not charged for this. Dr Corvala met with me before surgery and answered any and all questions. I guess the reason I went with him was that he has done more plications than anyone else. Experience is very crucial. The day I was having surgery he had Dr.s from the states visiting and observing him do the plication surgeries. So I felt he would be especially careful to do an excellent job. I was very happy with him. Hope this helps you decide. It is a big decision.

If you made this choice change last minute, what are your reasons? I find that it is helpful to me to have to write down why I made this choice over band or RNY. If you cannot do that, maybe you need to postpone the surgery and do the research so you are sure that this is what you want. Most people struggle during those first few weeks after surgery. I can imagine that it would be doubly difficult if you are not absolutely sure this is what you want, and you have those reasons clear in your mind to help you through the difficult times.