Saw this article and thought it was interesting. Most of it was the usual info we see, but some of it was new to me.

"5 Things you Don't Know About Gastric Plication

•Gastric Plication is a new option in the Bariatric surgery segment and there is a very keen interest of self paying weight loss surgery patients to consider this new option. Here are few important facts that might help you in better understanding.•It is now clinically proved that Gastric sleeve Plication is a better option than any other weight loss surgery. Researchers from Brazil conducted a clinical trail on 66 bariatric patients. Initial clinical reports demonstrate satisfactory weight loss up to three years with the lowest early complication rates among all bariatric procedures. No major complications were reported among all the 66 patients. The researchers also found that the greater curvature folds get smaller with time. Please refer the initial research report published in Bariatric Times(link mentioned in the resource box)

•The process in said to be 'Minimally invasive'. Minimally invasive does not indicate being safer and easier. It means that the process is less invasive than the open surgeries. The dangers of opening of sutures and internal bleeding etc though less but are still there.

•It may be a better option for adolescents as Gastric Sleeve Plication surgery doesn't causes mal-absorption of eaten food. Therefore if the operated adolescent is on a balanced diet, nutritional problems might not appear.

•Though Gastric Plication is clinically proved to be a better option, it is always advisable to consult the doctor and find out about the best surgery that suits you. Medical Tourism Corporation advises its patients not to take any decision without consulting the doctors. Gastric Sleeve Plication might not be suitable for you because of the co-morbid conditions you have. The doctor can help you in identifying the surgery according to your health condition.

•This procedure is still in its experimental phase. The long term effects of this procedure are still unknown. The clinical trials and surgeries performed till date however haven't demonstrated any such harmful effects. The benefits in all cases overcome the complications of obesity.

The clinical trail report mentioned in the body was published in Bariatric Times."

That's cool......I am down 9lbs and have 8 to go to reach my 5% weigh loss......I think I can do it

Wtg, r u having surgery in Mexico.

Yes I am!

Are you?

Yep dr cordvo geesh not sure I spelt that right. At angels hospital

Tijuana He has done my friends at the end of January she is doing great

Tobethin30- how are you feeling? Are u back in the states? Hope all is great.

Tobethin30- how are you feeling? Are u back in the states? Hope all is great.

leaving on Wednesday Thursday surgery

I just got back home......I am not feeling all that hot but I think that's mostly because I ended up with my husbands cold and it hurts to cough. Good luck, it really is not to scary well except their driving those mexicans drive like crazy people lol!

Ty for this thread since there seems to be no one in here, I go to the other sleeve forum, n yea, they seem to think their surgery is the best, and ours to many complications, one of the threads did mention the sutures could scrape And cause infection. ..

Anybody have this prob,,, I am looking forward to my date, I still feel this is the best for me,,

I always thought it was strange that everyone else thinks the plication has too many complications. I CHOSE the plication because my research showed it had the LEAST complications of all the weight loss surgeries!

I always thought it was strange that everyone else thinks the plication has too many complications. I CHOSE the plication because my research showed it had the LEAST complications of all the weight loss surgeries!

Yea I agree, this was the best for me

I second that !! I have done so much research, that I am so confident on my future plication it is rediculous!! Scheduled for this coming tuesday 4/17...Dr Ortiz @ OCC!!

I second that !! I have done so much research, that I am so confident on my future plication it is rediculous!! Scheduled for this coming tuesday 4/17...Dr Ortiz @ OCC!!

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!

Hiya all. I'd like to chat too with people who have had this surgery. I had sleeve plication last September and things seem to be going pretty well though I'd really like to be losing faster but That requires that I eat less Every day is a new start.

I'm clovers@aol.com.

I also had the plication in July of 2010. Coming up on 2 years now. I got down to 10 lbs away from my goal. Went up a couple and stay between 160-163. (My ultimate goal is 150.) It takes constant daily work to keep this weight off. I can never let my guard down. Don't go into this surgery thinking once you have the weight off its easy then. It is very difficult to stay on track. Don't get me wrong, I am very very glad I had the surgery and would do it a hundred times over. It just takes alot of work. Learn good new eating habits while you are losing. When you are maintaining those habits will be in place.

I had my surgery march 8 th of this year down 34 lbs just decided to calculate my calorie intake it is between 540-850 a day, I can not eat anymore then this, I am getting all my Protein in tho. So I guess this will be the calories for now, I walk, hoping to start golfing in the next week or 2 this may help increase my calorie intake

Yes I agree eat healthy foods, this was never going to be a fix all, we have to work at it constantly and not let our guard down, one thing I am thankful for I had a sweet tooth before surgery now nothing can pass it up with no regrets,