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advise please

ok ya"ll I need advise. My band date is April 26. My question is I need to lose 75 lbs. I really want the band with plication. My Doctor charges a 500 program fee and 800 extra for plication. 1300 is a little steep for me right now with son in college. My husband is afraid I will have additional charges also for the hospital and anesthesia for the plication part. My question is should I just go with the band?? Sound off and thanks in advance.

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    • dylanmiles23
      dylanmiles23

      Do what you are comfortable with. My doctor won't do a plication. He is from a Boston hospital. CG had it done, loves and it totally agrees with her. Think of it this way, your food bill go down s

    • 2muchfun
      2muchfun

      I was banded 11/28/11 and no one ever mentioned plication to me. Had I known, I may have opted for band w/plication too. Research the pros and cons before you decide?

    • Maddysgram
      Maddysgram

      CG has done very well with plication, but I know she works just as hard with it as does someone with just the band. I know, we're friends. The only difference I have seen is, she has not had any fills

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    Just had band, plication wasn't even mentioned. Down 70lbs since 5/30/12! There's work involved either way and it's better to have a little slower loss for long term results. For me...if I really can't afford something then I don't need it, but that's my logic. You are being banded and you will loose as long you are diligent. Good luck!

    what a great answer

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