Virgin Sleever needs help

[melanieleigh 1]

I have never, ever, posted in this type of atmosphere. So please pardon any ignorance on my part. I want to have the Plication procedure done, but the women from Dr. Rodriguez office in TJ Mexico said I would be happier with the sleeve. Would I ? The plication is where they fold the stomach in and suture it up and it creates a band effect. It is new, less expensive than the sleeve, no cutting away of the stomach and no leakage issues. Has anyone had this done? Does anyone who has the sleeve wish they had done a different procedure, and if so, which one? I am totally excited about having WLS done, and I feel mentally and emotionally ready for the change. I have not always been obese, never really was overweight until five years ago, then I got depressed, like seriously. Never was a depressed person before that either. So depression and coupled with Ben and Jerry’s and A LOT of fast food, I turned into a someone who was like a junkie for food. CRAZY. Now I am altogether better, but the struggle with my mental health, left a gift behind, 150 pound gift!!! so enough about me....PLEASE tell me about the surgery and pass on any sage advice you can give a virgin. LOL

[Tiffykins 673]

I have a sleeve, and would not have any other surgery type. I had a band before my sleeve. I've minimally researched the plication surgery, but honestly, it's just not something I would have considered. I never even thought of my band as a reversible surgery. I wanted that stomach tissue gone for good. What good had it done for me? NONE.

I'm perfectly ecstatic with my sleeve, and no one could pay me to have a different surgery. It's a personal choice, and I would recommend doing major research. There's others here that have had the plication with a couple of different surgeons. There is an entire sub-forum on here under the main forum page for the plication and I bet there are some good topics there for reference.

Best wishes in your research.