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[MsMook1979 6]

Hello all,

My name is Mook. I reside in Philly and I had lapband surgery 2/22/10. I was down 55lbs but I have been gaining most of it back. I have done some reasearch online about revisions and have been looking to now get a sleeve or sleeve plication. Any helpful tips, ideas, or suggestions would be very helpful. I plan on looking at as much information as I can on this site. I have also been looking at a lot of people on youtube as well, very helpful. Hope to speak with you all soon.

Mook

[TijuanaPlication 87]

Hi Mook, I don't know if you've seen many of posts but personally I'd say go for the sleeve as it has a better success rate - the GPS has failed me, no complications but just not enough restriction. See below for details:

overall weight loss was considered satisfactory in 78.6% of the patients who underwent gastric plication and in 97.5% of those who underwent sleeve.

http://www.skrekas.net/surg_hemstatistics.htm

As you're a revision you really do want to go for a reputable surgeon as it's a more complex surgery.

BTW what's your current BMI?

[MsMook1979 6]

Wow thanks for the info. I have been doing a lot of research and am a little skeptical about the plication. My BMI is 54 I believe.

[Jenn 27]

Hi MsMook

I am a revision from lap band to plication with lap band. The reason I chose plication with lap band was due to insurance, they paid for my procedure. I started at 283 and am currently at 219. I have a blog in my signature, please feel free to browse through it if you have any more questions. I am extremely happy with the plication and hope to reach my goal in about 1 year. Good luck to you in whichever procedure you decide.

[MsMook1979 6]

Thx so much. I will most definitely read your blog. Funny you said blog, I just signed up for one yesterday, nothing posted yet but would like to start a blog for my weight loss journey.