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I went in for my sleeve 2 days ago...and ended up with the plication instead. I don't know why I changed my mind last minute but I feel more comfortable with the decision. But I can't help feeling like a failure...like I chickened out or something.

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I went in for my sleeve 2 days ago...and ended up with the plication instead. I don't know why I changed my mind last minute but I feel more comfortable with the decision. But I can't help feeling like a failure...like I chickened out or something.

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You essentially ended up with the same thing. It's not like you can go in and have them return your stomach to its normal size, it's forever smaller. The difference between the 2 is that the sleeve doesn't stretch much as the stretchy part of the stomach has been removed.

There is a forum called plicationtalk from what I've read

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You essentially ended up with the same thing. It's not like you can go in and have them return your stomach to its normal size, it's forever smaller. The difference between the 2 is that the sleeve doesn't stretch much as the stretchy part of the stomach has been removed.

There is a forum called plicationtalk from what I've read

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I went in for my sleeve 2 days ago...and ended up with the plication instead. I don't know why I changed my mind last minute but I feel more comfortable with the decision. But I can't help feeling like a failure...like I chickened out or something.

I just googled plication. Seems like a great option. I'm still skeptical about removing 3/4 of my stomach. Its reversible - which sounds a heck of a lot better. Got me thinking. Don't feel guilty for your choice. You did what made you feel more comfortable. As long as you achieve your goals, what does it matter which wls you went with. Enjoy the new you. Good luck. I would love to follow your weight loss journey.

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I went in for my sleeve 2 days ago...and ended up with the plication instead. I don't know why I changed my mind last minute but I feel more comfortable with the decision. But I can't help feeling like a failure...like I chickened out or something.

I just googled plication. Seems like a great option. I'm still skeptical about removing 3/4 of my stomach. Its reversible - which sounds a heck of a lot better. Got me thinking. Don't feel guilty for your choice. You did what made you feel more comfortable. As long as you achieve your goals, what does it matter which wls you went with. Enjoy the new you. Good luck. I would love to follow your weight loss journey.

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And NO, you're not a failure. You decided to do something for a healthier lifestyle.

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And NO, you're not a failure. You decided to do something for a healthier lifestyle.

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And NO, you're not a failure. You decided to do something for a healthier lifestyle.

Listen to Ms. Yvette on this one. You are NOT a failure, and making a change for a healthier lifestyle is always something to be proud of!

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And NO, you're not a failure. You decided to do something for a healthier lifestyle.

Listen to Ms. Yvette on this one. You are NOT a failure, and making a change for a healthier lifestyle is always something to be proud of!

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It's your decision. You are the one who has to live with it, not anyone else. Don't feel bad about it. Just commit yoursef to doing the best you can with it and I'm sure you will lose weight just fine. Good luck.

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It's your decision. You are the one who has to live with it, not anyone else. Don't feel bad about it. Just commit yoursef to doing the best you can with it and I'm sure you will lose weight just fine. Good luck.

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I just googled plication. Seems like a great option. I'm still skeptical about removing 3/4 of my stomach. Its reversible - which sounds a heck of a lot better. Got me thinking. Don't feel guilty for your choice. You did what made you feel more comfortable. As long as you achieve your goals, what does it matter which wls you went with. Enjoy the new you. Good luck. I would love to follow your weight loss journey.

It is theoretically reversible. No one has done it yet. It also doesn't remove the portion of your stomach that creates ghrelin (I can never spell that right). So you will continue to have hunger. It is a good option for some people, but none of the options are perfect. You just need to pick the right one for you.

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I just googled plication. Seems like a great option. I'm still skeptical about removing 3/4 of my stomach. Its reversible - which sounds a heck of a lot better. Got me thinking. Don't feel guilty for your choice. You did what made you feel more comfortable. As long as you achieve your goals, what does it matter which wls you went with. Enjoy the new you. Good luck. I would love to follow your weight loss journey.

It is theoretically reversible. No one has done it yet. It also doesn't remove the portion of your stomach that creates ghrelin (I can never spell that right). So you will continue to have hunger. It is a good option for some people, but none of the options are perfect. You just need to pick the right one for you.

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I'm surprised that I haven't heard of this yet. Is it not that widely available in the states? When I went to the weight loss seminar, there was no mention of this as an option and the practice I am going to have been at this for 10-12 years... I wonder why?

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