What Did My Surgeon Do To Me?

[JessRess 14]

Okay, maybe the title is a bit dramatic but I'm concerned...

I was banded in April of this year and have lost 32 lbs so far. When I started my pre-op diet my surgeon told me about the band with plication, I told her I was interested. On my last pre-op appointment I asked if we were doing the plication, she said no because it isn't approved yet. I was disappointed but figured, no big deal. A month after my procedure I found out that my surgeon was closing her practice...ughhh. I got two fills from her (she didn't keep track of how much but estimated that there were two ccs in at surgery, one in the first fill and one in the second).

I found a new doctor and at my first appointment with him he was looking over my paperwork and he looked confused. He said brought out the plastic lapband model and asked me to show him what my surgeon did. Long story short, he said my paperwork indicates that she went ahead with the plication without my knowledge. He looked at my barium swallow xrays from after the surgery and he says he's not sure, but he thinks she did the plication.

Granted, its what I wanted but its scary to think I went 4 months not knowing my stomach was all folded in on itself. Is there a way I can find out for sure what is going on in there without doing another barium swallow? Does anyone else have the plication?

[fericito 138]

I just found out I had it. It's weird that I didn't know but I thought it cost extra (self pay here) and they never said anything about including it. At my last support group they mentioned something about all our plications. I said I didn't have one. They said he does it for everyone and if you were banded in 2012 you did have it. Afterwards they took me back and showed me pictures. I was kind of upset just because I hadn't known but really, I didn't feel any different afterwards. The difference between knowing and not knowing is just that - knowledge. I've read up a lot on it and I'm glad he did it and they explained all the benefits. Plus I think they just didn't realize I didn't know - it wasn't about them keeping a secret. So I stopped being mad and just am grateful. Hope it works out for you to feel okay about it too.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I would think second Doctor could tell by an x-ray. Either your stomach is folded or it isn't...

Also insurance company should be able to tell you.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

as normal, agree with maddy

i had the plication (on my blog, i actually posted the picture of my xray that shows the plication)

i would think they'd would be able to tell from an xray but i am not a doctor

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I guess this just goes to show, read your consent forms before you sign them. It had to show what procedure they were going to do.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

I guess this just goes to show, read your consent forms before you sign them. It had to show what procedure they were going to do.

just tie me to your apron string wouldya.............

[KristinsMommy 145]

as normal' date=' agree with maddy

i had the plication (on my blog, i actually posted the picture of my xray that shows the plication)

i would think they'd would be able to tell from an xray but i am not a doctor[/quote']

can I have the link to your blog? would love to read it (sorry im

ambushing this thread lol)

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

http://www.lapbandta...-bandplication/

here is that link of my xray and it showing my plicated stomach

[JessRess 14]

Thanks for everyone's input, I hadn't thought about the insurance aspect, I think I'll check with them

I was actually given a picture, not an xray but an actual picture, of my band from the day of the surgery. I had completely forgotten about it- I dug it out but still can't make heads or tails. I've attached a picture...of the picture if anyone is interested :-)

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[Maddysgram 6,159]

Oh MissCG, you are tied to my heart!!!! :wub:

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Thanks for everyone's input, I hadn't thought about the insurance aspect, I think I'll check with them

I was actually given a picture, not an xray but an actual picture, of my band from the day of the surgery. I had completely forgotten about it- I dug it out but still can't make heads or tails. I've attached a picture...of the picture if anyone is interested :-)

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can def see the band that is for sure...is there anyway to reach your surgeon?

she may be the only one who can know (unless you have a surgery)

gosh i wish i could answer

but whether you did or not, just get on board and continue with your success

[Toddy 758]

My only regret with lapband is that I was given the option of plication, but opted out!! However, if they had done plication without my knowledge, I would be furious!! For self-pays, there probably wasn't a charge, because it is still in the "study" phase, but you definitely should have been given a choice and been fully aware of exactly what procedure you were getting!

[kah1213 311]

I can't believe they didn't tell you! Wow. I had the band w/ plication in May.