I feel like a bag of assholes.

I had to spend an extra night in the hospital because of the nausea. I'm home now and still nauseous, can't keep down the pain meds and am apparently screaming in my sleep because it hurts to move.

Does anybody have any experience with this? How long can I expect this nausea to carry on?

@fnicole....I had no idea that plication exsisted until I went to the seminar my surgeon put on. Apparently its\'s still very new and only certain surgeons do it.

Can you tell me what plication is? I had my lap band in 2005.

I would be happy to answer any questions you have about it being 8 months out from this surgery.

What is plication?

What is plication?

Here's a link to more info on banded plication:

http://www.stopobesityforlife.com/obesity_surgery/correcting_obesity/procedures/banded_plication_the_newest_weight_loss_procedure/

Ok so to those who've had the surgery, is the weight loss in the beginning faster (than with just the band alone)? What's been your experience in the first month or 2 after surgery? I need something to look forward to and set some goals for myself. (my surgery is in 2 weeks)

I lost weight from the very beginning and continued to lose without gaining or going through "bandster hell" for about 5 months. After that I plateaued and even gained just a few pounds so I started getting fills. The scale has started to move down again albeit slowly as I am not quite in the green zone yet. I am fine with that.

I haven't had surgery yet but my surgery will be outpatient. I'm scheduled may 18.

My procedure was outpatient. It was scheduled for 11:15, but was delayed until about 1. I went home about 4:30-4:45.

Hi, Bromo: What is your total loss as of now, I'm scheduled to have surgery in July. please let me know and congrats!

Hello all! I just had my initial consult today. Unfortunately, my surgeon doesn't do the banding with plication, but there is another surgeon in the group that does. Can anyone tell me the pros/cons of the plication? What and how was your weight loss? I just need some info before I fully decide to switch over to the other surgeon for the plication. Thanks is in advance!

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and clear liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and clear liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

Carol Ann I'm sure everything will go fine. I had mine with plication on the 11th. It wasn't that bad just take your pain meds and get your liquids in. I know everything will be fine and welcome to the journey. Best wishes Tammy

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and clear liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

I had the procedure on the 7th. I just had my post-op appt today and I am down 7 lbs since last week. I can start having soft food tomorrow - no more protein shakes!!!! The first couple days were the worst for me - I didn't have much pain or nausea, thank goodness, but I took the pain meds when I needed it and slept a lot. My biggest piece of advice is to listen to your body, it will tell you what is wrong or what it needs. Good luck and keep us updated!

Dawn

Good Luck!!! Keep us posted on how you did and feel! I'm sure you will do great!

How are you feeling?

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and clear liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

Good luck Carolann!

Hello all! I just had my initial consult today. Unfortunately' date=' my surgeon doesn't do the banding with plication, but there is another surgeon in the group that does. Can anyone tell me the pros/cons of the plication? What and how was your weight loss? I just need some info before I fully decide to switch over to the other surgeon for the plication. Thanks is in advance![/quote']

Hi bandedinky. I'm having banded plication on 5/29. The main reasons I decided on this procedure are that the plication helps avoid band slips and also I believe the weight loss in the beginning is faster. I know it's still relatively new procedure, but I trust my doc. I think the cons of the plication are just that it's new and there's no long term research.

Good luck to all of you that are having surgery this week, you are going to do amazing! Keep us updated!