Hey there,

Doesn't look like many folks have had this done. My Doc (OCC Dr. Ortiez) has done several and they seem to be a great solution for those of us who don't want to go with the Sleeve or bypass. The upside is that they can remove the band and do the plication in the same surgery - which is great. If I wanted to redo the band it would be 3 months from removal before I could get another one..

Anyone else out there considering this - or had this done?

DonnaC

Hey there,

Doesn't look like many folks have had this done. My Doc (OCC Dr. Ortiez) has done several and they seem to be a great solution for those of us who don't want to go with the Sleeve or bypass. The upside is that they can remove the band and do the plication in the same surgery - which is great. If I wanted to redo the band it would be 3 months from removal before I could get another one..

Anyone else out there considering this - or had this done?

DonnaC

Hi

I had my lapband placed in 2001. I had my band replaced and plication done in Feb, 2011. I do not plan to fill my band ever but it is there, if needed. My experience with Dr. Billy was very good and I was able to have most of my surgery covered by my insurance.

Hope this helps.

Jenn

Hey Jenn,

I have heard good things about Dr. Billy. Did I read you right - you kept your band and got a plication under it? Is that right? Wow - that might be a great option...I'll talk to my doc about it..

Donna

Yes that's what I've got - a band over plication.

My original band slipped so Dr Billy replaced it when he did the plication.

So far I am extremely happy with the plication.

Hello all,

I am new to the group and I have a band. I am in the process of looking up as much information as possible on revisions. I am very interested in the plication but was told its only done in Mexico. Is this true? I know for sure my doctor here in Philly does not do plications but he does sleeves.

Hey? I had a band and plication in December. I am very pleased with the results. 52 pounds gone. I think it is the best of both worlds!

Hopefully I can have mine done when I go for a EDG scope, I'm trying toget my plication done a revision too.

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I had my plication done with dr ortiz. I love it;)