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Hi everyone i would like to introduce myself. My name is Sandy and am new to LapBandTalk. I am considering having 2 procedures done at the same time Lap-Band and Gastric Plication. Has anyone had this done? If so how are you feeling? How has your progress been? Thank you so much on your input

Hi I went for my consultation on Tuesday the 28th and im scheduled for surgery on the 15th of july. The surgical coordinator said that my insurance should not be a problem and if so she will let me know. OMG OMG I am so nervous. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow, I'm already doubting and second guessing myself and freaking out, OMG. I know I have to relax. I have a special needs child and I'ts so scary to think if something happens to me she will be devestated, everytime I think about it I start crying. But I try to remind myself that I am also doing this for her, i want to be around for her and be able to do things with her like walking excercising and all that good stuff, anyway GOD willing all will be OK.

Hi Janet My prayers are with you, I wish you a quick recovery and a lot of weight loss. Keep us informed of your journey.

Fefe butterfly when u had the lapband put in they filled it with 3.5cc or was it after surgery at your first fill that they put in 3.5cc?I was hoping that the doc wouldn't put any fill until it was necessary. On another forum the person who had it done didn't get a fill and it's been a month or two. Just wondering if different doctors do it differently. This will be a question for my Doc on Tuesday. I hope you are feeling alot better and it's encouraging that you are still happy with it.

Yayyy OKCurt sounds wonderful, keep up the good work. How did you feel the first few days and when did you go back to work? Im trying to figure out my work schedule I'm going to be taking vacation time and I'm hoping I don't need more than 7-10 days. Thanks for posting.

Hi, is your consultation at NYU? I am going on the 28th for my consultation @ NYU and will let you know what they say. I have Oxford, which insurance do you have? Some previous lapbanders have had to have a revision because of slippage and the doctors have had to do the plication to hold it in place. This is what i gathered from gathering info from diff forums. Also because its a revision the insurance will cover it... im wondering if when the doctor puts the band in and feels the band might slip and he does the plication will it then be covered for first time banding, just a thought.

Yes i heard that in Europe they have been doing it for alot longer. I wish i could find out who was doing the surgery out there so that we could get more info on results and progress. It sucks that the info is not available. The forum dedicated to plication has very few members and not alot of info

Gastric plication is when the fold the stomach in and place sutures to hold the fold. The 2 surgeries at the same time is a new procedure it's only been out for about 1-2 yrs. I don't know much besides that. I was hoping members from this forum had it done so they can give me some info. Dr's appt is so far away. And I want to hear from people who have experienced it.......

I am scheduled to speak to my doctor (Dr. Fielding NYC) on Jun 28th about the procedure. It's sort of difficult to get information on these 2 procedures being done together. Do you know of anyone who has had the surgery? and if so are they happy? I know a couple of people who have the Lap Band withouth the plication and they are happy. I can't wait to speak to my dr it's driving me crazy...... Keep us posted I'm so happy your journey will be starting soon......