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When I looked into Lap Band, the Dr I was using said he did not recomend it because it was so new. Looking on here I see how happy people are. I wish I had waited two months. I think I could have found another Dr who would have done it. I am upset with myself for rushing into the band!!

I am in Dallas.

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My doctor does lap-band with plication and he offered me that option. I opted for the band only. That is the ONLY regret I have had about WLS!

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What is plication???

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Plication is when they fold the stomach and stitch it up in addition to the band. It acts as a sleeve with no cutting. Kind of an upgraded lapband. I am opting for the plication with the band but get nervous about doing it because it is still so new.

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Interesting that you asked. When I went to the seminar it was considered free at the time because insurance does not have a billable code for it yet. Still no billable code but they are charging for it. I asked my surgery coordinator and they said they don't have the numbers just yet since I was going through insurance. While in the waiting room I overheard someone that was self-pay asking about it and she said roughly 3000 more. i will update you when I get the true numbers.

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Haha no kidding! I think they are capitalizing on it since so many are wanting plication.

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i am getting that band w/plication on the 6th. i am very excited about it (said no cost as its clinical trial also)

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My doctor offered it at no additional charge because he is part of a research group studying the long-term effects of plication with the band. I declined it but it was nice that it was offered at no additional charge.

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I guess in another few years there will be something newer and more up to date. I was self pay so the band was not cheap. My insurance will not pay for ANY weight loss surgery. I would have gotten it if it were included. But any new surgery of any type of Weight Loss is too much$$$$.

Going through some more What Ifs!!!!!!

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There will always be something better and more shiny than you have. Don't get caught up on the idea and just be grateful you atleast got the band.

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Eek! I hope I don't screwed with a big extra cost. I know my doctor has already done 50 plications so I wonder if he already has enough for a study. I still plan to pay for it, because for me it is worth it. I'm afraid I will fail the band and the plication gives me the extra comfort.

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