GSP

[dwaynemaul]

Is there anyone out there that has had GSP performed over a year ago or more, I'm curious to know what the success rate for permanant weight loss is and how much weight loss to expect on average, and general health. There seems to be little to substantiate the long term effects of the procedure. How has it changed your life or has it at all, would you do it again knowing now the results you have experienced. Is it really life changing, how strict is the diet after post surgery say 2-3 months down the road? I want to do it but need proof that it works, and that it does not cause other long term health problems.

Thanks,

Dwayne

[CanuckGirl]

Is there anyone out there that has had GSP performed over a year ago or more, I'm curious to know what the success rate for permanant weight loss is and how much weight loss to expect on average, and general health. There seems to be little to substantiate the long term effects of the procedure. How has it changed your life or has it at all, would you do it again knowing now the results you have experienced. Is it really life changing, how strict is the diet after post surgery say 2-3 months down the road? I want to do it but need proof that it works, and that it does not cause other long term health problems.

Thanks,

Dwayne

I believe the surgery is fairly new and only a few surgeons in the US are doing it. There was a study in Brazil done that you can search for online.

I had the surgery ten days ago. I feel full on very small amounts of food. I'm sure if someone chooses to overeat their stomach will stretch. It's a tool, not magic.

As far as long term effects (health risks) of the surgery - it seems the least invasive of all options. No cutting of the stomach, no foreign object in my body and it's reversible.

Because I couldn't find long term weight success stories on plication, I researched/read about gastric sleeve patients and their success and/or complications. Plication has the same results (a stomach one third the size) but without the cutting. I also researched the sleeve for food/diet advice.

Like any of the surgeries, the actual procedure is only half the battle and the other half is you making it succeed.

[dwaynemaul]

I believe the surgery is fairly new and only a few surgeons in the US are doing it. There was a study in Brazil done that you can search for online.

I had the surgery ten days ago. I feel full on very small amounts of food. I'm sure if someone chooses to overeat their stomach will stretch. It's a tool, not magic.

As far as long term effects (health risks) of the surgery - it seems the least invasive of all options. No cutting of the stomach, no foreign object in my body and it's reversible.

Because I couldn't find long term weight success stories on plication, I researched/read about gastric sleeve patients and their success and/or complications. Plication has the same results (a stomach one third the size) but without the cutting. I also researched the sleeve for food/diet advice.

Like any of the surgeries, the actual procedure is only half the battle and the other half is you making it succeed.

Hi Canuck Girl,

Thanks for the insight, if it's ok I would like to keep in touch to see how it's working for you, my GSP is scheduled for Jan-24-2011. I am from Edmonton, where are you from and how did you find out about this place?

Thanks,

Dwayne

[CanuckGirl]

Hi Canuck Girl,

Thanks for the insight, if it's ok I would like to keep in touch to see how it's working for you, my GSP is scheduled for Jan-24-2011. I am from Edmonton, where are you from and how did you find out about this place?

Thanks,

Dwayne

Hi Dwayne, I'm here for whatever insights and advice you may need. I'm from Calgary and can sympathize with some of you concerns - probably starting with "Am I really traveling to Tijuana for surgery".

It's not nearly as scary as it sounds. The entire staff and experience was great.

I'm on day 13 and moving towards more substantial foods. Every time I even try to overeat just a bit (one more bite) I feel it instantly. I can't imagine how anyone can cheat this procedure. Having said that, I wish I was losing weight just a bit faster. I lost ten very quickly and the last two pounds came off slow. This isn't unusual for me. I've been on very low calorie diets in the past and the weight just doesn't seem to shed. But in the past I'd get very frustrated and think "why bother dieting, I'm not losing weight" and go back to my old ways. This won't happen with plication and hopefully the pounds continue to come off.

I heard about an acquaintance who traveled to Mexico for gastric surgery and I started to look into it. It was never an option for me because it seemed to invasive and radical. After reading about lap band this seemed like a feasible solution. I probably researched for two hours every night for 6 weeks. Dr Ortiz has the best reputation and it doesn't hurt that he appeared on Oprah and The Doctors. I searched for every worse case scenario I could find. A lot of the issues people were having seemed to be because of lack of discipline. (I know that's not the case with everyone who is having post op issues) But I felt that I'm in reasonably good health and my BMI isn't as high as some so this was a safe option. And to my surprise there was a better option, plication, which doesn't have issues with slippage and fills.

I switched to Plication the day before my surgery after talking to the doctors. This seemed so sudden after my countless hours of lap band research. Thankfully I had a lap top with me and could do some research the night before surgery. As I mentioned to you earlier, there's not a ton of info on patients with the procedure but I expected results of gastric sleeve patients to be a good measure.

Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy to help.

[CanuckGirl]

Is there anyone out there that has had GSP performed over a year ago or more, I'm curious to know what the success rate for permanant weight loss is and how much weight loss to expect on average, and general health. There seems to be little to substantiate the long term effects of the procedure. How has it changed your life or has it at all, would you do it again knowing now the results you have experienced. Is it really life changing, how strict is the diet after post surgery say 2-3 months down the road? I want to do it but need proof that it works, and that it does not cause other long term health problems.

Thanks,

Dwayne

Here's something I posted last week in a different section. Just in case you didn't see it. Sorry if I'm repeating myself:

I went down on Oct 28 with the intention of getting banded. After meeting with the doctors I seriously considered the plication. I was fortunate enough to have my laptop with me so I could research it that evening. The next morning I decided to go with the gastric plication.

There wasn't much information available so I read about patients who had the gastric sleeve to find out what to expect. My decision came down to this:

1. You get the great results of gastric sleeve without actually cutting your stomach (plication is much less intrusive)

2. I didn't have to return for fills - traveling from Canada this was a bonus

3. I was always uncomfortable with the thought of a foreign object in my body - especially one you can feel on the surface

4. If I understand correctly, with the band it's much harder to swallow foods but with plication it limits the amount of food you can have in your stomach. This suits me better.

5. Like the band, it's totally reversible.

It sounds like several people are removing their band and replacing it with plication.

As far as recovery, I'm on day three and feeling fine. I had surgery on Friday and just slept a lot afterwards. Saturday I felt great, I think I was still high on the drugs. But Sunday morning I felt like I was hit by a truck. My eyes were puffy, I felt a bit of pain and discomfort, I had a headache and my vision was slightly blurry. The long flight home wasn't fun.

It's now Monday morning and I'm feeling much better.

I'll try to keep everyone posted on my progress because I know there's not much info on plication. I know I appreciated as much info as I could get before my surgery.

[dwaynemaul]

Hi Dwayne, I'm here for whatever insights and advice you may need. I'm from Calgary and can sympathize with some of you concerns - probably starting with "Am I really traveling to Tijuana for surgery".

It's not nearly as scary as it sounds. The entire staff and experience was great.

I'm on day 13 and moving towards more substantial foods. Every time I even try to overeat just a bit (one more bite) I feel it instantly. I can't imagine how anyone can cheat this procedure. Having said that, I wish I was losing weight just a bit faster. I lost ten very quickly and the last two pounds came off slow. This isn't unusual for me. I've been on very low calorie diets in the past and the weight just doesn't seem to shed. But in the past I'd get very frustrated and think "why bother dieting, I'm not losing weight" and go back to my old ways. This won't happen with plication and hopefully the pounds continue to come off.

I heard about an acquaintance who traveled to Mexico for gastric surgery and I started to look into it. It was never an option for me because it seemed to invasive and radical. After reading about lap band this seemed like a feasible solution. I probably researched for two hours every night for 6 weeks. Dr Ortiz has the best reputation and it doesn't hurt that he appeared on Oprah and The Doctors. I searched for every worse case scenario I could find. A lot of the issues people were having seemed to be because of lack of discipline. (I know that's not the case with everyone who is having post op issues) But I felt that I'm in reasonably good health and my BMI isn't as high as some so this was a safe option. And to my surprise there was a better option, plication, which doesn't have issues with slippage and fills.

I switched to Plication the day before my surgery after talking to the doctors. This seemed so sudden after my countless hours of lap band research. Thankfully I had a lap top with me and could do some research the night before surgery. As I mentioned to you earlier, there's not a ton of info on patients with the procedure but I expected results of gastric sleeve patients to be a good measure.

Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy to help.

Hi Canuck Girl,

Thanks so much for all the info, I spoke with Dr.Ortiz yesterday,..he answered some questions I had, and I finished the call feeling much better about everything. Like many people I could loose weight quickly, but I would gain it back just as fast. I love to eat and always will, just need something to help me with the amount of food I'm putting in my tummy, this is where I'm hoping the GSP will work. In the last 3 years I have been diagnosed with TypeII Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, joint aches, etc. I'm looking forward to a new looking and feeling me!! I wish you all the best, take care and keep in touch.

Dwayne

[DebinPhoenix]

I too switched to plication the day of surgery. I have been able to eat anything I want (8 weeks out) but in VERY small amounts. I have to have a protein shake to get in my 50 or so gm of protein a day. Just not possible with food right now. I was amazed at how little I could eat - 4-5 bites of meat, 2 meatballs etc and that is 8 weeks out. At 4 I could only eat half that. I have lost 25 lbs and am doing well. The only isue I have had is reflux so have had to stay on the priloec and zantax daily and also what I think is gas. I'm going to post about that and see if anyone has any advice.

Deb

[shewee]

I'm on day 13 and moving towards more substantial foods. Every time I even try to overeat just a bit (one more bite) I feel it instantly. I can't imagine how anyone can cheat this procedure. Having said that, I wish I was losing weight just a bit faster. I lost ten very quickly and the last two pounds came off slow. This isn't unusual for me.

I switched to Plication the day before my surgery after talking to the doctors. This seemed so sudden after my countless hours of lap band research. Thankfully I had a lap top with me and could do some research the night before surgery. As I mentioned to you earlier, there's not a ton of info on patients with the procedure but I expected results of gastric sleeve patients to be a good measure.

Are you exercising? I know everyone is different and weight comes off at different paces for different folks but I find that one the days that I exercise I do much better food wise and lose weight faster.

[utahmom]

Is there anyone out there that has had GSP performed over a year ago or more, I'm curious to know what the success rate for permanant weight loss is and how much weight loss to expect on average, and general health. There seems to be little to substantiate the long term effects of the procedure. How has it changed your life or has it at all, would you do it again knowing now the results you have experienced. Is it really life changing, how strict is the diet after post surgery say 2-3 months down the road? I want to do it but need proof that it works, and that it does not cause other long term health problems.

Thanks,

Dwayne

Had plication done Oct 28, 2010...no weight loss to date.

[PAMMIE]

DWAYNE, THIS LOOKS LIKE THE SAME PROCEDURE. MAYBE IT GOES BY TWO DIFFERENT NAMES (GASTRIC IMBRICASTION) ASKED DR OTRIZ OR DR SO. ARM YOURSELF WITH AS MUCH KNOWLEDGE AS YOU CAN PRIOR TO SURGERY

http://www.king5.com/health/New-shrinking-stomach-procedure-helping-patients-lose-weight-112631054.html

[grimsteads]

Hi Dwayne,

My husband and I are from Edmonton and we both had the Plication procedure done Nov 17 at OCC. I had a few days of nausea and alot of bloating, but Kevin tolerated the procedure very well. We feel great! More energy, less fatigue.

7 weeks post-op: Kevin has lost 45 lbs (344 at start) and I have lost 33 (256 at start). We are eating regular foods now. It amazes us how little we eat and are full. We eat alot slower, chew food thoroughly and are exercising regularly (not running marathons or anything, but swimming or elliptical approx 3-4 days a week).

Our best advice is to follow the instructions and you should do very well.

About the "sugery in Mexico" experience: We too had reservations about travel to Tijuana, the facility, etc. but were very pleasantly surprised. The care we received was excellent and I would recommend OCC to anyone considering bariatric surgery.

I am a pharmacist (have worked with nurses who provide bariatric care) and I feel 100% satisfied with our decision. This procedure appears to be an excellent way to lose excess weight, allowing us to eat less and still feel satisfied, along with seeing rapid results which keep us motivated. I have reviewed the studies that are available: limited research and small numbers of patients but results appear promising.

We had also initially decided on the lap band, but weren't keen on needing fills, and possiblity of slippage or just the idea of a device being placed. After talking to Dr Ortiz and reading on my own, we decided to have the plication procedure instead. No regrets!

Hope this helps.

Tara and Kevin

[islandqueen38]

Hi Canuck Girl,

Thanks for the insight, if it's ok I would like to keep in touch to see how it's working for you, my GSP is scheduled for Jan-24-2011. I am from Edmonton, where are you from and how did you find out about this place?

Thanks,

DwayneHi Dwayne how did your surgery go I am having mine in Montreal Feb 28 th. Doris QC.