Lap Band With Gastric Plication

[healthy and happy 64]

Hello All

I had the lap band with plication surgery on August 11, 2011. I have not had any problems at all. I am losing weight quickly. I am down 71 pounds and weighing in at 182 now. I feel fantastic and I am extremely active. Of course the first week after surgery was a little uncomfortable, but I expected that. I feel better than I have ever felt in my entire life and again have had no sickness or problems at all.

I guess everyone is different but so far I wouldnt change a thing. I would do this surgery all over a gain!

[janet1173 0]

Im having this procedure done on wed12/21 from what i read im kinda freaking out with all the pain.

Most of us did not have a lot of pain and didn't use a lot of pain medication, and we've been pretty honest with the discomfort caused by gas (the surgeon inserts gas to lift the skin off the stomach so he can see what he's doing during surgery. The gas discomfort is temporary and a small price to pay for the benefits!

[cloudy 11]

I had my lapband and plication May 20, 2011. I am so glad the Dr. told me about plication I don't have to get fills in my band. I have lost 77lbs. I weigh 162 and I am 5'9". I will be happy with 149 or 150. I have felt plenty of restriction with just the band open. I am so glad I don't have to have fills. I had the hia hernia repair too. I hurt from the gas and shoulder pain but I stayed in the hospital 3 nights. It was good because they gave me pain meds. I eat about what I want to now. I just eat a lot less and get full real quick. I love crab legs and can eat them good. I was glad to read that someone had had this too. I think it is great.

Sharon

[cherie1303 2]

I know its been months since you started this thread gingy, but I just had banded plicaton on Sept 4th of this year. Like you I feel sort of alone because I cant find many who have had it. How are you doing now?