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Just 2 doses of the nasty prescription pills left to take, 2 weeks of a good attempt at the pre op diet under my belt, 2 States traveled, 2 States left to travel thru tomorrow,,,, then I'm there. Surgery on Wednesday,,, Now if I could get some sleep, and stop worrying about this surgery,,,

I'm about to have plication surgery, along with band removal. I'll let you know when I know more, good luck with your research!

My Plication sugery is coming up fast, Dec 1st. Of course I'm getting nervous and a little scared. I've been reading messages from people who had the sleeve surgery, since thats about all thats out there. I'd like to hear whats different as far as recovery, and anything else you could tell me as far as what is different with this vs that? It sounds like weight loss is about the same?? I'd love to hear from those of you who have had the plication how your recovery went? I'm planning on being back to work 5 days after surgery. Thanks!

I discussed with my doc keeping my band also. When we discussed it, I said I'd just like to get rid of it because although it did work for me at one time, it hadn't worked in several years, and only caused problems the past several years. But sometimes I think that hell, I paid so much for the thing, I should keep it! I doubt I will, but I will be thinking the next few weeks.

genepha I'm glad you found a doc there in CA. I know what you mean about loving your band, but being ready to have it gone, I'm so with you there! Good luck!

December 1st, I will be driving about 12 hours to get there. I'm excited!!!

I have the Gastric Plication Surgery scheduled (Dr W) I've researched every little piece of info I can find, but I still feel like I'm hungry for more information! There isn't all that much out there, and certainly not much on message boards. A little background on me,,, I'm 46 been banded for 7 years. Lost 70% of excess weight, (about 60ish pounds) quit smoking, gained it all back. The band just isn't working for me anymore , its either too tight and i can't eat anything healthy,,, or too lose and I gain weight. So, here I am trying again. I think I have a more clear vision this time, knowing that the tool can't do all the work, and even if it does for a while, it won't forever . I would love to get some info from those of you who have done this already. Like,, If you had a band, how is this different? With my band properly adjusted, I couldn't eat any raw veggies (including salads) or chicken, which I love. I found that I could only eat things that weren't healthy.. Can you eat anything, just in really small amounts? You don't get that "stuck" feeling, right? And what about vomiting? With the band, I absolutely can't ,,,, nothing will come up, just painful heaves. (made food poisoning really bad, ending in a trip to the ER) What do you eat in an average meal?? Do you stay full between meals? Are you losing weight pretty quickly like the trials are saying? Do you know of any blogs, or any info around other than here, or on Obesity help??? Any advice for me? Surgery is a little over a month away, going to start the pre surg diet soon. I know I'm asking lots here, but like I said, I'm STARVING! (for info!) Thanks

bew,, Thats sounds so great! I sure hope I have everything work out that great too! Its an exciting road ahead! Best wishes to you for continued goodness, and great weight loss! Thanks for the post!

Thanks, thats exactly what I wanted to know!

Thanks everyone for all your responses! I am getting more excited every day!