Hi all,

I posted this is another thread but only got a few responses. I am considering getting Plication with my Lapband after having it recommended by my surgeon. I am a young patient (20) and was told it will help with future slippage, I won't need as many fills and I may have better weight loss. Any feedback would be great!

Thanks

Mandy

I am also considering the band with plication. Can anyone please tell me how the recovery was with plication? I am set for banding on 10/31/12

recovery as kah says was (ok). for me i took 8 days off total and was glad to do it....i also had a hernia repaired that i did not know i had. i def recommend this plication to anyone. but keep in mind, its a tool unless you help it, it wont help you. my dr stressed this to me and i am/was def listening.

I had the lapband w/plication my doctor feels so strong about it he does it as a freebie since insurance dosent cover it yet watch this video it might help you decide

Anyone going thru the cleveland clinic???

I'm having the lapband with plication on Nov 1, 2012. My doctor calls it the I-Band. Not sure what the I stands for but that is what he calls it. Insurance is still paying for it, not sure if it cost more or not, but when he put in the insurance pre-approval it was listed on it.

I also know if he goes in on any of his band patients for any reason that got the band before he started the I-Band he does the plication on them while they are under. With their permission of course.

I don't think he does the band with out it now.

Susan

Good luck I know you are counting the says

I had the lapband w/plication my doctor feels so strong about it he does it as a freebie since insurance dosent cover it yet watch this video it might help you decide

Can I ask a scary question? I was considering the plication as well. I understand its a fairly new procedure and so there are not many long term studies done. Have you heard of the unused portion of the stomach rotting over the years? What do the drs say about long term?

My doctor said there would only be a problem if the stitches are to tight cutting off blood supply this is much safer than the sleeve with basically the same results also my doctor has been doing this procedure for almost 2 years the way I looked at it if there was a problem and some of my stomach had to be removed LOL it was to big anyway. I am completely happy with my decision and the results so far but I think it would depend on your weight if you have a lot to lose I think it's the best way good luck

My doctor said there would only be a problem if the stitches are to tight cutting off blood supply this is much safer than the sleeve with basically the same results also my doctor has been doing this procedure for almost 2 years the way I looked at it if there was a problem and some of my stomach had to be removed LOL it was to big anyway. I am completely happy with my decision and the results so far but I think it would depend on your weight if you have a lot to lose I think it's the best way good luck

Thank you so much! I just like to hear from

Others experiences to calm some of my own fears of the "unknown" lol

Thank you all so much! I think after all my research I'm gonna go ahead with the plication. It seems like the best option for avoiding future problems. starting to count down the days! 20 & counting!

Thank you all so much! I think after all my research I'm gonna go ahead with the plication. It seems like the best option for avoiding future problems. starting to count down the days! 20 & counting!

Good luck

Mandy! I talked to my surgeon today and that's what we be decided on too! I'm so excited and honestly relieved at finally making a decision!

Congrats on the decision and good luck to you both