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It's a bit of a slower forum here, and although some of the other forums are busier I still hope people on here keep in touch because we've all had or are going to have the same procedure. So i m just dropping a line to see how everyone's doing. Any complications? Some success stories?

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Hello Bos123,

I have found that a lot of the plication "old timers" stop posting on a regular basis. I am guilty myself but I am trying to be good and check in regularly. I had my surgery Oct 4th 2011 and did really well in the beginning. I have lost a total of 70 lbs, but am now stuck at 200 lbs. Most of which is my fault. I need to start watching what I eat more. I think my body is now maintaining with the calories I eat. Now I officially need to start dieting :-( and going back to the gym on a regular basis.

How are you doing and when did you have your surgery?

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Hello Bos123' date='

I have found that a lot of the plication "old timers" stop posting on a regular basis. I am guilty myself but I am trying to be good and check in regularly. I had my surgery Oct 4th 2011 and did really well in the beginning. I have lost a total of 70 lbs, but am now stuck at 200 lbs. Most of which is my fault. I need to start watching what I eat more. I think my body is now maintaining with the calories I eat. Now I officially need to start dieting :-( and going back to the gym on a regular basis.

How are you doing and when did you have your surgery?[/quote']

I have it on dec 3. It's tough to find people who will be open about having plication! Many have had lb with plication, but idk if its the same experience. I am nervous lol. So many just went with the sleeve, but I am scared of that as a family member almost died from

Complications lol. Why did you choose

Plication over sleeve? Where you nervous because it was a newer procedure? Where did you have it done? Any regrets or hind sites? Thanks for replying, I haven't checked in in awhile either cause no one is ever here. Which makes me wonder... Is there not any newbies? And why not lol?

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Hi boss123, I am a newcomer. I had sleeve 11/3/12. So far going great. Have not seen my surgeon since hospital stay. He's on vacation. Looking to see if I can work out a little. All I am doing is walking so far. And I'm bored with shakes. This is a new journey for me. Lost 15 lbs so far. Can't wait for Thanksgiving. Whoo hoo....

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Hi boss123' date=' I am a newcomer. I had sleeve 11/3/12. So far going great. Have not seen my surgeon since hospital stay. He's on vacation. Looking to see if I can work out a little. All I am doing is walking so far. And I'm bored with shakes. This is a new journey for me. Lost 15 lbs so far. Can't wait for Thanksgiving. Whoo hoo....[/quote']

You had the sleeve or plication done? It's great to hear you are doing so well :)

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Hello Bos123,

I don't think you should read into anything as far an not a lot of newbie's. It's just a newer surgery and insurance doesn't cover it so less people get it. I don't know anyone who has had any complications from this surgery. I am really happy with the surgery and everything that's come with it. I can honestly say that I wasn't nervous until the day of surgery. I was happy for my new life to begin! I had my surgery done in the Seattle area. Where are you having yours done?

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Hi bekrudz

I got my plication on oct 19, I was happy to read your post I love hearing when people are feeling great with no complications. If I may ask when was your surgury?

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Hello Bos123' date='

I don't think you should read into anything as far an not a lot of newbie's. It's just a newer surgery and insurance doesn't cover it so less people get it. I don't know anyone who has had any complications from this surgery. I am really happy with the surgery and everything that's come with it. I can honestly say that I wasn't nervous until the day of surgery. I was happy for my new life to begin! I had my surgery done in the Seattle area. Where are you having yours done?[/quote']

I agree with the above! So nice to hear from someone who has had it done! I am going to TJ Mexico with dr Ariel Ortiz. When I'd you have yours done? How have you been doing so far?

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