I've spent all day on this forum today and I see "Band with Plication" quite often. Would someone please explain to me what makes this different than a simple Lap Band procedure? Just curious

Hi there, I'm having band with plication on sept. 11th. I will try to explain. So you have seen pictures of the stomach with the band correct? ok, so the plication is where the dr. puts the band on, and then then he or she inverts your stomach and stiches it. So it looks like the band with the sleeve, but the good thing is your stomach is not removed like the sleeve, but is the size of the sleeve. This band with plication has even better results than just the band on it's own. It's close to having the sleeve done, but not invasive like the sleeve or bypass. If there was a problem the stiches could be taken out and you would still have a normal size stomach. They are finding that the plication (invirting the stomach to make it smaller), is thought to keep you fuller longer than just doing the band alone, becuase you have a smaller pouch once the food leaves your band pouch. Hope that helps!!!

It's getting more and more common for people to have the band with plication.

Oh Thank you! Now I know! And I'm glad I asked! I am not certain if my surgeon offers this - but I am certainly going to ask now!

I'm glad that helped!! We are band sisters, were both having our surgeries the same day. Mine is at 7am, what about you? We will have to keep in touch and see how each other is doing. Have you started your pre op diet yet? What does yours consist of?

i had this surgery and highly recommend it..

Gastric Plication (Stomach Folding)

Gastric Plication is a relatively new procedure that is quickly becoming one of the most popular options in weight loss surgery. It consists in reducing stomach volume by folding the grater curvature of the stomach to its inside part, Forming a tube form or “sleeve type” of pouch, similar to a gastric sleeve surgery, but without THE stomach cutting or stapling required in other surgeries. The pouch is formed by hand stitching and confection.

Advantages

• Reduced Surgical risks compared to a gastric sleeve surgery.
  
• There is no foreign body inserted, so there is no foreign body failure.
  
• There is no counter indication and a good option for women who would like to get pregnant.
  
• It’s a lower cost surgery as it doesn’t require lap band or lap band staple costs.
  
• Recuperation time is also quicker than with bypass or gastric sleeve surgeries.
  
  

carolinagirl: Thank you for sharing!

hls50: My surgery is at 9:30 am. My pre-op diet started today. It consists of Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and then a sensible dinner such as 3 ounces of chicken and vegetables. I drank 8 cups of Water today, 2 cups of chicken broth and walked for 30 minutes. I must admit, I haven't been this strict for months - and it actually felt good! The most challenging time for me is in the evening - so I am planning to go to bed early to keep me away from the refrigerator. Yes, let's be certain to keep in touch!