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Jo, What location in Mexico did you have your surgery? Juarez or INT in TJ? Congrats on your weight loss!!

What procedure are you getting? Who is your Dr? Congrats on being so proactive on hiring a nutritionist and personal trainer. You've inspired me to check into doing the same. How did you go about selecting and/or finding your nutritionist and trainer? I wasn't planning on getting my blood work done prior to going because it is included in the price and I've been told that regardless if you've already done it, they will still want to do their own?? Should I do it anyway and if so why? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to make sure I cover all bases:thumbup1:

Looking for experienced Dr. in Mexico to perform the TGVP Trying to decide between Dr.'s Jose Rodriguez, Dr. Corvala, and Dr. Ortiz?? Welcome any and all info!!!

Congrats!!! :cursing: Was your Dr. "Jose" Rodriguez? I'm considering the VSP too and I'm trying to decide between Dr. Jose Rodriguez, Dr. Corvala, or Dr. Ortiz???

Love your post and Love your BLOG!!! Still Laughing!! Love the hospital list!! Congrats! on your weight loss and keep posting!!

I'm considering VSG with Dr. Aceves versus VSP (Super Sleeve) with Dr. Ortiz. Undecided today,...any advice?

Thanks for the post:) Yes, please give update, how are you doing? How much have you lost to date? How long did it take?

What a success story!! You have truly inspired me!! I'm going to have WLS, just trying to decide between GSV and GSP?? Not sure just yet?? Also, I've not made a final decision with which Dr. Thanks for posting and sharing your progress!! Please keep posting:) I am open to advise;)

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy(VSG) involves cutting and stapling of the stomach (though not as drastic as bypass) and the Vertical Sleeve Plication(VSP) no stapling or cutting away of stomach tissue. VSP is in it's limited trial phases in the US, so insurance will probably not cover this yet?? But it is the latest procedure and they are doing it in Mexico with success. If you google either, you can get good information on both. Good Luck!

I'm definitely going to Mexico for my surgery, I'm just trying to decide on which Dr and which procedure, VSG versus VSP?? What are the Pre-tests that I've seen mentioned on this site? Is this something that I need to do in the states prior to going to Mexico? What are the tests? :confused1:

I've been researching as well and I'm trying to make a good decision. Why did you choose plication over vsg? And why Dr Covala over Dr. Aceves? Has one performed more plication procedures than the other? Your input it appreciated:confused1:

Your results are what I'm looking for Which sleeve did your have? VSG or VSP (plication or aka super sleeve)

Congrats on your success!!:thumbup: I wasn't clear on which procedure you had?? VSG or VSP (Super Sleeve) plication? But your weight loss since March are great!! I'm still trying to decide, need help.

Congrats! I'm in the decision making stage at this moment. Can you tell me about why you removed your band and elected VSG? I'm trying to decide which procedure and I'm leaning toward the VSG or the "Super Sleeve" Plication (VSP) just not sure at this point??? :lol0: The people I've known that were banded, didn't have great results but that could have been the Dr?? Or the individuals?? Very interested in your journey and what brought you where you are.

Congrats!! Which procedure did you choose? VSG or plication?

Thanks for taking the time to explain!! Are you familiar with any good Docs in TJ?

Thanks for the info. I've read about a second surgery that's performed after the initial VGS, do you know what that is and why a second surgery could be needed? Congrats on the 65lb loss!!:thumbup:

Good info, thanks for your input and congrats on your weight loss! :confused1: What has it been like? What do you eat? have you had complications? Etc..??

What an ordeal, so glad you are on the mend. I'm still in the "consideration stage" for WLS. Just curious, what is DS? I'm trying to decide between Veritical Sleeve Gastrectomy and Vertical Sleeve Plication?? :confused1: Then there is Super Sleeve and Laproscopic Total Gastric Vertical Plication??? This is why I'm confused but I will be having a phone conference with Dr. Martinez on Monday in hopes of clearing up the confusion of "choices". I also want to learn as much as possible from the people who've had these procedures. Any and all feedback is much appreciated!

Has anyone heard of the OCC (Obesity Control Center) in TJ with Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez? From what I've read they have been on Ophra, Dr. Doctor's etc. and are esteemed in the industry. Their facility is state of the art meeting/exceeding US standards, cerifications etc... I've noticed that everyone here is or has used Dr. Corvola, Dr. Rodriquez and Dr. Watkins. Any feedback is appreciated both the Dr's and GVS, Super Sleeve, plication, etc..:confused1: Thanks!!

I'm just learning the lingo and quite frankly, it's a little confusing. Ok Kamie you had the GVS surgery, correct? Is this plication (super sleeve)? Or a different procedure?? I was trying to decide sleeve versus plication?? Now there is Total Gastric Vertical Plication Sleeve, Super Sleeve, etc... :thumbup: Which one did you have?

Looks like we are at the same stage of this journey. I'm also looking for any and all feedback. WLS is scary and you certainly don't want to make wrong choices. Everyone that I'd seen on this site all used Dr. Corvola or Dr. Rodriguez in TJ. I'm also considering Dr. Ortiz and Dr. Martinez at the OCC (Obesity Control Center) in TJ. Not sure who just yet??:thumbup: But I will be having a phone conference with Dr. Martinez this Monday. Keep asking questions and good luck:thumbup:

I'm very new and trying to make the right decision. The trouble I'm having is the different names for the procedures:confused1: So the Super Sleeve (LSG) is the same as the plication procedure??