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Has anyone used Dr Michael Snyder in CO for lapband with plication? I'm scheduled to have lapband on Friday, and keep going back & forth with plication since insurance won't cover that part. Out of pocket expense for that would be $2250, not including what balance my insurance doesn't cover. They will pay 85%.

Appreciate any feedback...thanks!

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I was banded and plicated by Dr. Snyder a little over two weeks ago :) I am very please with the plication and have lost 16 lbs already. I was in the same boat paying the extra because insurance wouldn't cover it. I am personally glad I had it done.

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Nice to hear, thanks.

How do you feel? Did you feel the gas pain everyone talks about? If so, what did you take for it?

My hubby is kind of leaning towards the no, although he said its my decision. Money is a factor too, of course. I don't know what kind of a payment plan they would offer, but it's another bill :(

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Sorry, one more question.

Did you only have to do 1 day of Clear liquids before surgery? I see many people here have been doing it for a week or more, so I'm concerned I might have missed something.... :(

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I did have 24 hours of liquids and asked about the "liver shrinking diet" that everyone was posting on. Dr. Snyder said he doesn't believe in it so I was happy to stick with only 24 hours. My hubby was concerned because the plication is so new but with the great outcomes we had heard of and a reduced risk in slippage he supported me. My bloodsugars, with exception of surgery day, have been amazing with no meds/insulin in which I attribute part of that to the plication. As far as the gas pains...I really didn't have them! I had a little in the middle of my back but nothing else. I was stocked with all the remedies i had heard about (gas x strips, peppermint tea, heating pad etc.) but did not have to use them.

On another note...I had the option to stay overnight at Rose and I am glad I did because the bed was comfy and nurses/staff were excellent. If you have any more questions please ask away!

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I did not use that doctor as I'm in Oklahoma but I did have the lap band with plication about 3 months ago and have been very pleased so far.

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I had the lap band with plication 4 weeks ago tomorrow and I'm loving it so far. I've lost 13 pounds and I exercise about 5 days a week and don't eat more than a cup of food at a time. No fill yet, but am I loosing at a slow rate. Is this normal? I expected more. BTW I'm in Oklahoma as well.

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