Should I Do Plication With My Lapband.

[Mandylove 32]

Hi all,

I posted this is another thread but only got a few responses. I am considering getting Plication with my Lapband after having it recommended by my surgeon. I am a young patient (20) and was told it will help with future slippage, I won't need as many fills and I may have better weight loss. Any feedback would be great!

Thanks

Mandy

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

There are several folks on here who have this procedure. I am not one of them. I just have the band and have been very successful. Best of luck as you consider your options

[kah1213 311]

I had Lapband with plication in May. I've had 2 small fills. I'm happy with my weight loss so far and I'm glad I got the plication. Let me know if you want more info or have questions!

[Mara005 70]

I had the plication, I'm only 2 weeks out, but I'm still happy I did it. Anything to help with weight loss is a good idea to me.

[Krystle Austin 14]

I am also considering the band with plication. Can anyone please tell me how the recovery was with plication? I am set for banding on 10/31/12

[ThinRae 7]

I hate to sound silly, but what is a Plication? I am just starting to do my research and have my pre-op seminar on Oct 30 and consult on Oct 31. I don't know a lot about the procedure...

[kah1213 311]

I am also considering the band with plication. Can anyone please tell me how the recovery was with plication? I am set for banding on 10/31/12

Recovery for me was the same as what I heard from people who just had the band (and no plication). I stayed 1 night in hospital. By day 4-5 I was feeling a lot better. I had surgery on a Tuesday and was back to work the following Monday.

[kah1213 311]

I hate to sound silly' date=' but what is a Plication? I am just starting to do my research and have my pre-op seminar on Oct 30 and consult on Oct 31. I don't know a lot about the procedure...[/quote']

Plication is a procedure where the stomach is folded in on itself. It's similar to the sleeve, but without removing part of the stomach. Here's a link about the band w/ plication surgery.

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

[Mara005 70]

I hate to sound silly, but what is a Plication? I am just starting to do my research and have my pre-op seminar on Oct 30 and consult on Oct 31. I don't know a lot about the procedure...

https://weightloss.clevelandclinic.org/gastricplication.aspx

[Mara005 70]

I am also considering the band with plication. Can anyone please tell me how the recovery was with plication? I am set for banding on 10/31/12

I was feeling good a few days after surgery, banded on Thursday and off pain pills by Sunday.

[Mandylove 32]

Thanks you all so much for the great feedback. I was a little nervous when the doctor brought up adding Plication but knowing its a commonly done operation makes me feel better. The nurse at my office said the pain and recovery is no different than the regular Lapband surgery and takes only 10 more mins. My biggest concern from the beginning was slippage of the band (since 25% of bands slip) so if this could help that, I would feel a lot better. I am set to banded November 12th!! Very excited but the nerves are starting to set in. Thank you all again.

[Mara005 70]

Good luck Mandy!

[RayLandry 18]

I don't know if this is true or not, but I have read and heard that plication with the band might become standard procedure someday. Together, the combo is also called an I-Band (imbricated band). From what I have seen and heard, the plication alone can help with serious weightloss. Then after this alone has ran it's course, that is when the band starts getting fills. Also, the plication can help prevent slippage.

[destynee1 417]

that seems very interesting.. that link says that insurance doesn't cover? did you all have to pay extra for the plication? I am a bit fascinated!

[kah1213 311]

Thanks you all so much for the great feedback. I was a little nervous when the doctor brought up adding Plication but knowing its a commonly done operation makes me feel better. The nurse at my office said the pain and recovery is no different than the regular Lapband surgery and takes only 10 more mins. My biggest concern from the beginning was slippage of the band (since 25% of bands slip) so if this could help that' date=' I would feel a lot better. I am set to banded November 12th!! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Very excited but the nerves are starting to set in. Thank you all again.

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Good luck Mandy.