POSE (Primary Obesity Surgery Endolumenal)

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

New type of WLS for patients who have never had WLS.

The stomach is folded in on itself, similar to gastric plication. However, surgery is done endoscopically through the mouth, so no incisions. Minimally invasive. No scars.

BMI of 27-35+

My surgeon in New Orleans is conducting trials on this procedure now. No long term studies yet.

JUST WANTED TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYBODY, BC IT'S THE FIRST I'VE HEARD OF IT.

[Susysleever 265]

Sounds interesting. But what about the folded in section?

Edited February 10, 2014 by Susysleever

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

Sounds interesting. But what about the folded in section?

Stomach tissue is pinched in specific, pre-defined areas, primarily the fundus area, and then sutured to make the stomach smaller. I only know the little info that they were telling me about today when I went in for my monthly check-up. I'm a lap- bander.

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

Wow! This sounds really interesting! Thanks for the information - this will be something for us to do some research on for sure.

[katielynn 0]

I had the pose procedure done 12/10/2012 in New Orleans...did not work for me...I lost 14 lbs. shortly after surgery with the help of diet pills along w the pose....gained it all back. ????