LGCP vs. the actual sleeve

[JenniLee0628 3]

So today is the day! I go to my final consult with the doctor today and the million dollar question for me is the LGCP vs. the actual sleeve. Has anyone on here gotten the LGCP? If so can you give me any information on it? My doctor has talked to me about both but there isn't a lot of stats on the LGCP. Thanks so much for all your help!

[Tiffykins 672]

Is LGCP the plication surgery???

[JenniLee0628 3]

Is LGCP the plication surgery???

Yes. It is where they fold in your stomach and suture it vs. staples.

[Rev Me Up! 75]

Hi,

There is a plication thread on the main page - you may find some more input there. Of course, almost everyone here has VSG and will sing it's praises - myself included. As a former lapband patient, I would warn against any surgery that promises to be reversible. Each surgery has it's possible side affects.

Good luck!!

[Tiffykins 672]

Yes. It is where they fold in your stomach and suture it vs. staples.

I would recommend you checking out the recent complications that have been found with this procedure. There are 2 major complications posted here, and a year ago when it first started gaining popularity, there were several stories on obesityhelp referring to slower/lower weight loss, hunger remaining, and complications from the pleating/folding of the tissue. Also, one of the main surgeons posted a few months back that he was going to stop performing the surgery because of the poor results and increase in complications.

Personally, I had a band. The scarring was intense with just small portion of my stomach effected. But, with the plication a large portion of the stomach is altered and the results have been less than stellar.

I would not have ever considered the plication for myself. I would recommend doing a search for TiajuanaPlication (member here) who is looking to revise to the sleeve, and then through the plication forum that is on the main forum page.

I know one of the main Mexico surgeon that was heavily advertised it as the "super sleeve" and "sleeve killer" is now recommended it to only super low BMI patients because it just doesn't give the results as were first promised.

The reversible procedures might be reversible, but as I learned (the very hard way with extensive damage to my stomach, and a leak with my revision, loss of more stomach tissue), reversible does NOT mean the damage can be repaired.

Best wishes in your research.

[Fusilli66 22]

One of the reasons I chose the Sleeve is because of the removal of the grehlin producing portion of the stomach, therefore less hunger. With the plication they aren't removing that so your body is still making as much grehlin as it was before. So for that reason alone, for me, it wasn't something I would consider. I really want to lose that feeling of always being hungry and the thought of being hungry and having a stomach too small to satisfy that hunger wouldn't be good for me. I also like the idea that the sleeve is permanent, I don't want a temporary fix, I want a permanent solution.

I haven't had it yet (should be getting my surgery date today) but of all the options, the sleeve was the best choice for me and that is what I'm going with.

[ATLGirl 134]

Once you read the plication thread. I think your choice will be very clear. I am thankful I had a chance to talk to Tiff when I was on the fence. Thank God for the choice I made.

[JenniLee0628 3]

Thank you everyone for your input! After a good discussion with my surgeon we decided the sleeve would be the best option for me! You all are by far the best! I am so thankful for these forums!

[smkeller 3]

Smart, JenniLee.

Thank you everyone for your input! After a good discussion with my surgeon we decided the sleeve would be the best option for me! You all are by far the best! I am so thankful for these forums!