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Hi Sheila and JoanieW! I'm doing it! My husband and I are driving to Cincinnati tomorrow and I'm scheduled for GPS with Dr. Watkins on Wednesday morning. I'm excited, nervous, walking in circles trying to pack! I started out liking my Protein drinks (SF instant Breakfast and OH Yeah) and the pre-op diet wasn't bad. Right now, I am really sick of protein drinks! I want food! Not much longer now! I'm dreaming of a bowl of soup! Any last minutes hints??? Everyone at Dr. Watkins' office has been fantastic and I can't wait to meet them. I'll post later after my surgery and let you know how it went. Karen

Hi Joanie, Thanks for the support! I was concerned about how this would work for pre-op workup then having surgery and being so far away in case of problems/questions. When did you have your procedure and how are you doing since? I've been researching lap-bands but this is a new procedure to me. Karen

I am considering gastric plication. I've had 2 nissan fundiplications in the past. One broke down after 2 years when I had a really bad stomach virus. I had really bad nausea post-op and we think I weakened the sutures from the start. The 2nd was very sucessful. No reflux, not able to vomit no matter what! I guess I have a couple of questions. Does anyone know if BCBS of NC covers this procedure? Can I have it done after having the Nissen fundiplication? How does it work using an out-of-state surgeon? Do I have to go to the other state (really interested in Dr. Watkins from all I've read). Does anyone in NC do this procedure? And, do they have any/much experience with the procedure? I really do not want to be a guinia pig! I appreciate this forum so much!