I am scheduled for my pre-op appointment on 10/31 and at that time I have to decide. A) am I really doing this - nervous that it will really work; do I want the lapband of WRAP (for those not familiar it is like the sleeve but you dont' cut anything, stomach is folded in and stiched). I can't decide - I keep going back and forth. The WRAP sounds great but it's new. I have seen such success with the lapbad so I am conflicted. Anyone have any similar struggles??

That's called plication and several people here have had it (including me) and so far, everyone seems happy with it. It's fairly new so

there's no long term info on it yet. I guess we're all going to have to wait and see. There are people here that have lost well over 100 lbs

with the band alone, in a year or so. the band is the safest, most dependable of the WLS. Weight loss is a little slower initially,

but in a year or two all forms are about equal. Speaking for myself, I have had no problems of any kind, yet. I have very little

hunger and although I'm due for a fill Tuesday, I'll probably pass until, and if, my hunger returns. Read all you can and talk to all

the medical people involved, inform yourself as much as you can, and best of luck to you

So you have had the lapband and this plication? Mine would be one or the other, not together??

So you have had the lapband and this plication? Mine would be one or the other, not together??

Here is an explanation of "banded plication" : http://www.riverside...d_plication.htm

So yes that is what I am opting for without the Band. Hmmmmm, deciisons, decisons.

So yes that is what I am opting for without the Band. Homonym, decisions, decisions.

There have been complications with plication alone so be sure you make an informed decision before you choose one or the other.

Does your doctor not do the band and plication together? Like Corrigan, I have both and am quite happy with it. No real hunger and fairly steady weight loss. I have no fill in my band and at this point in my journey do not need one but am glad it is there for down the road aways. Like Corrigan said, do your research and decide what is best for you. No one else can make that decision for you.

I had lapband with plication (at the same time) 7-7-11 and I am doing great 60 pounds down and loosing at a good pace 1-2 pounds per week. I feel fine and do not regret having had both. My plan is to lose 118 pounds so I knew lapband alone was not going to do it. Talk to as many people as you can so you can make an informed decision. Had my 3rd fill today and having some issues with water but it will pass tomorrow, I am at 4cc (I think). Good luck with your decision and your weight loss journey. Melinda