Post-Op Gallbladder Removal

[pmartin323 13]

Good evening, I was banded in 2010 and have been doing pretty good, have not lost the total amount I wanted but never the less, I am lighter than I was and grateful for every lb. lost. A week ago today, I had severe pain that I thought was a heart attack and ended up being my gallbladder and had it removed by the same GI Dr. who did my band on Thursday. Since my weight loss total was between 46-50 lbs. He informed me and my husband of a new procedure that they began doing 6 months ago with lapband patients. This procedure is rolling your stomach to make it smaller. So in addition to removing the gallbladder he also "rolled" my stomach. I am wondering if anyone else has had their stomach "rolled" in addition to the band.

Thanks

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I've never heard of this. What exactly is "rolling" the stomach?

[Kezzo 0]

Sounds like the iband procedure...?

[steelerfan 5]

its called plication. I had it done at the time i had my band. i was banded 10/25/11 and have lost 50lbs. the doc put some Fluid in the band at the time of the surgery and I've had 1 small fill. He suggested the plication because not only does it make the stomach smaller it also helps prevent the excess stomach from coming up thru the band causing hernia and other problems. I truly feel the plication has been a huge part of my success so far. I feel full with a small amount of food and have never (knock on wood) has a stuck episode or had to vomit anything. I highly recommend this if you have the option. Good Luck.

[pmartin323 13]

Best I can tell ya, is that he rolled it like a piece of paper according to what he showed my husband. Thus far it does not feel any different, and I have tried looking up the procedure but have not found anything as yet. I was on so much pain meds before and after surgery I dont remember a great deal, I just said go ahead and do it......LOL. I do plan on asking him or the PA when I return for a visit next week.

[pmartin323 13]

Steeler fan Thank you and best of luck to you and your weightloss.