chasingadream

First off CONGRATS! Tomorrow is the big day, I'm so excited for you! Second, I'm having the same struggle with who to tell etc. In the end I told the people closest to me and in hopes others will see my outward change and the ones around me can be exposed to the rest! haha. Best wishes to you, let us know how everything goes!!

Thanks so much for the feedback and your experiences....I am leaning towards the plication as well and appreciate your input......

I also opted for the added plication, and I'm glad I did. I can't say what the band would be like without plication, but I do know that the times I've tried to push the amount of slider type foods, my smaller stomach stops me from going out of control. I'm pretty good about sticking to my program, but the days when I veer off path, the plication stops me from eating too much......of anything!
You're not finding a lot online, because the long term studies aren't there. The procedure is still considered investigational, and won't be approved by the FDA until there is long term data; at least 5 years. From what I know, banded plication has only been done for about 3 years, but so far it's looking very promising.
Good luck!

it has worked well for me so far
my dr advised me that even though i have this extra (tool to help aid the band) it was still up to me to eat good food and to exercise) or no WLS would help. my own personal opinion is that it does help me feel fuller quicker and does not allow me to overeat. i am working it the best i can. ..it has literally saved my life and gave me mobility again...it works if the person works it.

I was banded yesterday. My surgery took almost 3 hours because I had so much scar tissue from a previous surgery. My surgeon was amazing and worked diligently to get my band in place. However I'm not really all that sore, no gas pains, maybe I'm just that blessed.

i would gander to guess, you would get the band that your doctor uses. i asked my dr which one and was one better than the other and he told me, he uses the allergen and he liked that one......and so its the one i have.
i dont think it (matters) as long as one uses the (tool) as suggested and eat better foods/exercise, no matter which brand, you will lose weight. best of luck to whatever one you and your doctor use.

I got my approval today....and I am SO nervous.....but yet excited

Just made it home from the hospital. Feeling pretty good just some discomfort from the gas in shoulders and chest making it a little hard to get a good deep breath. Ice pack on stomach as instructed to help with swelling.

Something else to research. Thank you for the information.
Linda

I didn't even know what with plication meant until reading it on one of these forums. I kinda wish my doctor offered that to me. Maybe then my stomach wouldn't feel like a bottom-less pit..lol...

that is the one im havin they have good results in texerkana mine is 12 -this month I hope it does good

You are truly an inspiration!! I am just beginning this wild ride with the beginning of my testing phase. I can't wait to get the band and begin the journey. I see from all of you what hard work it is but i am ready, willing, and thankfully able to begin this amazing journey and transformation.
Stories like yours fill me with hope and excitement about what may lay ahead for me. I know everyones' journey is so very different but I like to hang my hope on those successful stories such as yours.
Congrats and thanks again for being an inspiration....you look amazing...love your pics!!

You are truly an inspiration!! I am just beginning this wild ride with the beginning of my testing phase. I can't wait to get the band and begin the journey. I see from all of you what hard work it is but i am ready, willing, and thankfully able to begin this amazing journey and transformation.
Stories like yours fill me with hope and excitement about what may lay ahead for me. I know everyones' journey is so very different but I like to hang my hope on those successful stories such as yours.
Congrats and thanks again for being an inspiration....you look amazing...love your pics!!

Thanks everyone ! It was all hard work but as they say hard work pays off ! just being healthy And living life is the best for me !

Recently, I began to ponder all the amazing things this surgery has given me. I absoutely would get a LapBand again if I had to go back in time. It has been the best thing that has ever happened to me...with the exception of hubby and kids obviously. So I thought I would make a list of all of these things. I know that reading stuff like this helped me to encourage me when I was starting out.
Thank you LapBand for...
1. self-confidence-I now look in the mirror or at picture and am happy with the person looking back at me. Seeing the results of my efforts is priceless...I have reached goals I thought were just dreams.
2. control- I no longer feel controlled by food or the need to eat. Not being hungry or feeling deprived has allowed me to make good food choices MOST of the time.
3. health- I am healthier than I have ever been. My resting pulse is in the 60s, my blood pressure is low, my cholesterol is improving.
4. the desire to exercise- I exercise 6 days a week and have gotten to the point that if I miss my workout my day just doesn't seem right. I love the way it makes me feel and the way it is reshaping my body.
5. energy- I have so much energy to do active things with my children and family.
6. the ability to wrap a towel around myself after a shower!!
7. the ability to bend down and tie my shoes or buckle a pair of cute sandals without too much effort...and painting my toes is easier too.
8. not being hot and sweaty all the time
9. shopping in any store I want and any department of that store.
10. wearing a bikini...even if it is only in the back yard with my hubby and kids.
11. crossing my legs under a table with ease.
12. cute clothes...I've become a bit of a shopper as of late
13. knee high boots!!!
14. shopping at victoria's secret
and of course I know there is plenty more that just won't come to mind.
I started out at 255 and am now 175. I have 25 to go!!
I have lost a total of 57 inches over my whole body...10.75 in my waist, 8 in my hips, 7 in my chest, 3 in both arms, 3.75 in both thighs, 2.75 in both calves, (it doesn't add up cause I'm not listing it all).
I couldn't be happier with the results. I look forward to reaching the next 10 pounds lost and then onto the final goal....It can be done. Don't get discouraged!!

What do you thank YOUR lapband for???