Lap Band With Gastric Plication

[shy2012 43]

Shy2012: I would love to share my "tips" but I really don't have any. I try to follow my doctors directions - very low carbs' date=' no sweets, no fruits..bunches of Water and Decaf tea, lots of protien (he likes beef products as it makes you feel fuller) and the big one - 30 minutes everyday of some sort of exercise. I chose to walk. I was heavy and 60 yrs old so some forms of exercise were not in play. I have done 4 - 5K walks. I try to walk every day but that being said - I am tired of walking and I am sagging in spots now so I have joined a gym near my house and I am doing some other things - weight resistant stuff and things to tighten belly, upper arms etc. I feel great and know that I can do this now. I have eaten someof the bad stuff lately and for that I have paid a price (PB) but I am hanging in there and I come to this website for encouragement and venting. I work full time so I have to work hard at fitting in my exercise, but it is worth it. Good luck to you and stay in touch.

Melinda in Florida[/quote']

Those are tips! Thanks, my big day is soon- i will keep in touch.

[sandj21598 0]

@fnicole....I had no idea that plication exsisted until I went to the seminar my surgeon put on. Apparently its\'s still very new and only certain surgeons do it.

Can you tell me what plication is? I had my lap band in 2005.

[sandj21598 0]

I would be happy to answer any questions you have about it being 8 months out from this surgery.

What is plication?

[kah1213 311]

What is plication?

Here's a link to more info on banded plication:

http://www.stopobesityforlife.com/obesity_surgery/correcting_obesity/procedures/banded_plication_the_newest_weight_loss_procedure/

[kah1213 311]

Ok so to those who've had the surgery, is the weight loss in the beginning faster (than with just the band alone)? What's been your experience in the first month or 2 after surgery? I need something to look forward to and set some goals for myself. (my surgery is in 2 weeks)

[bromo 17]

I lost weight from the very beginning and continued to lose without gaining or going through "bandster hell" for about 5 months. After that I plateaued and even gained just a few pounds so I started getting fills. The scale has started to move down again albeit slowly as I am not quite in the green zone yet. I am fine with that.

[LadyScorpio 5]

I haven't had surgery yet but my surgery will be outpatient. I'm scheduled may 18.

My procedure was outpatient. It was scheduled for 11:15, but was delayed until about 1. I went home about 4:30-4:45.

[Bubie1916 59]

Hi, Bromo: What is your total loss as of now, I'm scheduled to have surgery in July. please let me know and congrats!

[bandedinky12 3]

Hello all! I just had my initial consult today. Unfortunately, my surgeon doesn't do the banding with plication, but there is another surgeon in the group that does. Can anyone tell me the pros/cons of the plication? What and how was your weight loss? I just need some info before I fully decide to switch over to the other surgeon for the plication. Thanks is in advance!

[CarolAnn55 1]

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and Clear Liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

[Tamg 29]

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and clear liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

Carol Ann I'm sure everything will go fine. I had mine with plication on the 11th. It wasn't that bad just take your pain meds and get your liquids in. I know everything will be fine and welcome to the journey. Best wishes Tammy

[LadyScorpio 5]

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and clear liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

I had the procedure on the 7th. I just had my post-op appt today and I am down 7 lbs since last week. I can start having soft food tomorrow - no more Protein shakes!!!! The first couple days were the worst for me - I didn't have much pain or nausea, thank goodness, but I took the pain meds when I needed it and slept a lot. My biggest piece of advice is to listen to your body, it will tell you what is wrong or what it needs. Good luck and keep us updated!

Dawn

[Bubie1916 59]

Good Luck!!! Keep us posted on how you did and feel! I'm sure you will do great!

How are you feeling?

[kah1213 311]

I am having the Lap Band with Plication Surgery tomorrow 05/16/2012@ 7:30am.

I am nervous and excited and hungry!. Ive been on liquid protien for a two weeks (down 12 lbs) and clear liquids today.

I have done the research. I hope I have prepared enough.

Carol.

Good luck Carolann!

[kah1213 311]

Hello all! I just had my initial consult today. Unfortunately' date=' my surgeon doesn't do the banding with plication, but there is another surgeon in the group that does. Can anyone tell me the pros/cons of the plication? What and how was your weight loss? I just need some info before I fully decide to switch over to the other surgeon for the plication. Thanks is in advance![/quote']

Hi bandedinky. I'm having banded plication on 5/29. The main reasons I decided on this procedure are that the plication helps avoid band slips and also I believe the weight loss in the beginning is faster. I know it's still relatively new procedure, but I trust my doc. I think the cons of the plication are just that it's new and there's no long term research.