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Did I claim to know everything about it? I have worked in Bariatrics for over 7 years' date=' Plication is a very new procedure- ANYONE uncertain about WLS surgery should know that nothing is guaranteed- INCLUDING Plication being reversible. There is just not enough research for surgeons to tell patients its completely reversible.[/quote']

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Did I claim to know everything about it? I have worked in Bariatrics for over 7 years' date=' Plication is a very new procedure- ANYONE uncertain about WLS surgery should know that nothing is guaranteed- INCLUDING Plication being reversible. There is just not enough research for surgeons to tell patients its completely reversible.[/quote']

I suppose you are right. But saying the plication is Not reversible as opposed to saying it May not be reversible are two totally different things. Like saying sleevers will experience a leak. Not all do but some may. We just don't know 100%. Your right nothing is guaranteed.

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Great video. That answers that question.

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This is what I told/asked myself.

Why would it matter if it was reversible? Is it because you might want to go back to over eating, get fat again and be the old unhealthy you? Are you afraid of missing the food you are so used to pigging out on and being so uttely grossed out and unhappy with yourself? Do you want a way to get out of it when you feel you just can't live without your junk crap food? Etc etc etc...

Either you are ready for a permanant healthy change to a better you or you are not

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With the sleeve, I'm not afraid of missing food - I'm afraid of complications like permanent heart-burn, or some other issue that require un-doing, but it can't be undone.

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Yes I've seen that video otr along with many others that are similar. To say the procedure is brand new in the beginning is false which sets the bar IMO. That being said it is new in North America and is not FDA approved yet. However I would hate for a person to be referred to this one video and make their choice based on that. But that's up to the person doing the research I suppose.

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With the sleeve' date=' I'm not afraid of missing food - I'm afraid of complications like permanent heart-burn, or some other issue that require un-doing, but it can't be undone.[/quote']

I think there can be permanent complications with any of the wls surgeries. It's a scary choice for sure. For me it came down to the choice between fighting my

Lifelong battle with obesity or taking a chance in a wls that may help it... And perhaps the complications that may come from it.

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With the sleeve, I'm not afraid of missing food - I'm afraid of complications like permanent heart-burn, or some other issue that require un-doing, but it can't be undone.

I had the same concerns about the Sleeve. I already have been through the Lapband experience and I deal with heart-burn, port pain and worst of all discomfort when eating even though I am super hungry. I think going too small a Sleeve is why people experience heart burn, but not always. Honestly wouldn't you rather have a little heartburn and take some meds instead of dealing with obesity?? This is apart of weighing the pros and cons.

My advice to you is to seek out a local surgeon, you do not seem ready to book a flight to Mexico. You need more information and possibly attend some support groups.

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I think there can be permanent complications with any of the wls surgeries. It's a scary choice for sure. For me it came down to the choice between fighting my

Lifelong battle with obesity or taking a chance in a wls that may help it... And perhaps the complications that may come from it.

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The best WLS is the one that is right for you. While I chose VSG, the first surgeon I saw was a big plication advocate. Not promoting him, he wasn't my doctor, but he seemed competent and very knowledgable about plication. His website might give some more info as you do your research. http://www.waldrepwrap.com/faq/

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The best WLS is the one that is right for you. While I chose VSG, the first surgeon I saw was a big plication advocate. Not promoting him, he wasn't my doctor, but he seemed competent and very knowledgable about plication. His website might give some more info as you do your research. http://www.waldrepwrap.com/faq/

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Thanks. I think I've been convinced that plication is not the way to go. I think the plication might be reversible in the first few weeks - maybe months, but it will grown together. Then, even if you un-did it, there would be loads of scar tissue and it wouldn't function correctly. Plus, parts of the stomach can die - AND, this plication has only been around at the most 10 years.. what happens at 30 years? With the sleeve, the tissue is removed, and isn't subject to shifting or dying. It is a huge step, but honestly, I hate how fat and miserable I've gotten. I avoid photos of myself like the plague. It's time to do something.

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I have never heard of plication before but I just look at it like this. Why just fold your stomach and let it sit there? Cut that out and lose a couple pounds!

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To the OP: you will make the right decision for you and know when the time is right. I went to Mexico for my revision and it was a great experience, excellent care and I had an excellent surgeon. It is very safe and many on here have gone to Mexico and their success shows. I wish you the best in the decision you make.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

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