Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Brant and I had the plication surgery on October 24th and have lost 69 pounds. I had the surgery here in Washington as part of a clinical trial. Upon doing my research on the different procedures it interested me as you do not have the potential for a leaking staple line like the VSG. I know that complication is highly uncommon, but the idea of having my stomach held closed with staples was a bit disconcerting. The clincher was that my insurance would not cover any procedure, so I was going to be private pay, and plication was almost $6k less as the after care was included for participating in the study. I look forward to seeing what everyone else has to share as we all go through this journey together. In just under four months this process has already significantly changed my life and my only regret is that I did not do it sooner.

Tara,

I am sure I will be able to get a summary of the published results. It would definitely be interesting to see where my numbers stack up with the average, high and low. Based on what the program coordinator has said about my weight loss it seems like I am at least above average. Hopefully I can stay on course and keep it up.

For those who wanted to know more about the plication, here is a link to the fact sheet about the surgery from my surgeons website: http://www.nwwls.com/uploads/pdf/fact-shlgcp_patientfactsheet_dsl10_0245_3_pfs.pdf

Thanks!


Will you get to know the results of the study? I would have been willing to be part of one especially if it had lowered the cost.

I had my plication with my band in May. Surgeon didn't say anything about clinical trial. Nearly all of his bands are with plication.

I had my plication with my band in May. Surgeon didn't say anything about clinical trial. Nearly all of his bands are with plication.

Not sure how that works, but guessing since the band is an approved medical device, that it probably part of it. I also wanted to clarify, I just had an appointment the other day and what I signed up for, they are referring to as "an investigational study." It's overseen by an independent review board. I think this is how they are currently handling plication (without the band) as weight loss surgery in the US at this point.

Not sure how that works, but guessing since the band is an approved medical device, that it probably part of it. I also wanted to clarify, I just had an appointment the other day and what I signed up for, they are referring to as "an investigational study." It's overseen by an independent review board. I think this is how they are currently handling plication (without the band) as weight loss surgery in the US at this point.

That's what I was wondering about. This plication to is JUST that. Not band too, right?

Edited January 25, 201412 yr by Georgia

How cool!!! Congratulations and continued success.

Hi Brant!

Your are doing great! Keep up the great work! I chose the sleeve as well and was sleeved in October as well, October 7th. Three and a half months out and I am down 91 pounds. So were are Sleeve Buddies Keep up the great work!!!