So, my surgery is in 7 days, and Im going to have just the band, and now Im being told about plication for the first time! And told it minimizes the negative effects of the adjustments. Now IM FREAKING out!! Do I need that too?!?!?!

Don't freak out. From what my surgeon told me, most insurance companies don't cover it. You don't have to have it done to be successful with the lap band...it is just another tool that aids you.

I have plication, but it was done by my surgeon as a part of a study group, so no charge to me. Ask your surgeon if you are interested. It is not a need, but it may be a help if you want it. The results of the study group have been very good so far.

I've never heard of plication.. what is that? i hope I don't sound stupid asking

I asked my surgeon and he does it with every band because he said it is recommended by lapBand for better results. My insurance picked it up as well and I trust my surgeon since he has done this for yrs. 1week post op today and feeling great.