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My doctor no longer includes the plication with the lapband. He told me the latest studies have shown you don't lose any more weight and KEEP it off with the plication. Also, my insurance company only pays for lapband, not plication. My insurance paid in full for everything and also pays for fills. Now, let's wait and see what ObamaCare does if he gets re-elected which I pray he does not.

Absolutely. It's hard enough anyway so why put yourself in others judgement.

My surgeon does not do the plication at all anymore. He stated that plication in conjunction with band has shown in recent new studies does no good. I was disappointed, because the plication is what prompted me to do this whole surgery. They do still do them at Duke Hospital in NC.

It does take time for Biotin to get into your system. Think how long it takes for your nails to grow completely from the half moon to ends. Be patient and continue to take it. Honestly, I started to notice the benefits on my nails, after about 9 months. I know, I know....BUT what if I hadn't taken it...my nails would still be peeling and splitting. Be patient. My internist told me to take it.

Take your vitamins AND make sure you take Biotin!

You will be able to have your favorites, just not as much. You Will feel satisfied, I am told.

Absolutely! Years after my initial gall bladder surgery, I had one "stuck"in a duct. I was very ill and jaundiced, whole deal. I was in ICUS for over a week. They FINALLY diagnosed it with simple scan. They leave ducts in with just gall bladder surgery as I understand it.