I am scheduled for the lb dec3/12. Just wondering if any of you considered the plication? Yes? No? An why?

I'm still fairly new at this, only being almost 4 weeks post-op. I'm scheduled for my first fill next week and am looking forward to it. So far, however, I can tell you that for me, the lap band is a life saver. In my support group I am the only bander, and most of the people have had plications. I like the idea of being in control of how much fill will go into this band, and I like the idea that if anything should happen, it can be removed. So, my vote is for the band, but this is just my own opinion. Good luck no matter which you choose!

There's a number of people on here that have Lap Band with the plication, so far all I've spoke to love it.

I'm sorry I'm new, but what is plication?

It's a newer procedure, kinda between the sleeve and the lb. instead if cutting a portion of your stomach out they fold it and sew it. The average weight loss is higher than lb but its a newer tech so I'm nervous about it:)

It almost sounds like what they were doing in the early 90's... but they called it stapling. I'm sure its not but it sounds similar.

I dont blame you though, I like the lb much better than doing any ''permanent'' thing to my stomach. Makes me too nervous.

Thank you for the answer

There's a number of people on here that have Lap Band with the plication, so far all I've spoke to love it.

count me in missy

loving my band and plication

count me in missy

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Just wondering why both?

count me in missy

loving my band and plication

Just wondering why both?

Just wondering why both?

my surgeon offered this to me and after explaining what it is, i was all for it.

its an aid just like the band. its not a miracle cure all. you have to still eat right and exercise.

there is no cutting only suturing and if done incorrectly, there can be complications. but any

medical procedure has that risk. hope that helps. it was just a decision my surgeon and i made

that works for me. and it is.