band+plication on friday march 1st.

[bandedtigerlily 14]

Hello everyone just wanted to post something real quick on here. Im currently pre-op and on day 8 of my 10 day diet before surgery. Its difficult but ive done it before because I am already banded 3 yrs. out I just never did it right, wasnt consistent, didnt follow rules and just wasn't ready but now that I am I found out a month ago I slipped it and have a small hernia as a result : /. Even in my first 5-6 months out from the band I got pregnant which I wouldnt change for anything but this is my 2nd. Chance to be on target and start a new. Im scared and excited to get this chance and wont take it for granted this time. Ive been on the phone between tricare and the hospital today getting pre-registered and getting my life prepared for this. If anyone has had the plication id love some advice but I just wanted to give a warm hello introducing myself

[\Mara/ 11]

Good luck,,,, what means plication?

[bandedtigerlily 14]

Thank you, plication is where the lower part of the stomach is folded in half and sewn. Different but similar to a sleeve. I will have a new band on the upper portion :-)

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

i have the plication along with the band.

it def helps me feel (full) quicker. its a wonderful thing

but my dr stressed that it was important for me to eat the correct

allotted portions, eat good food and exercise. so far, i have

no complaints. best thing i ever have done. (ps, i have tricare also).

best of luck to you

[bandedtigerlily 14]

Thank you for the advice im looking forward to the change!

[mrsto 2,925]

I'll be having lap band surgery in the next month, and I'm considering adding the plication. I would love to hear from others who have had it.

[mrsto 2,925]

I'm considering have the plication done with my upcoming lap band surgery, and would love to hear more from others who had it done. I'm a little nervous; not about the band, but the plication. Wish there was more long term studies on it.

[kah1213 311]

Agree w/ Carolina. I had band and plication in May. So far, so good!

[mrsto 2,925]

Kah1213 - How long was your recovery?

[kah1213 311]

Kah1213 - How long was your recovery?

I had surgery on a Tuesday and I was back at work the following Monday. The worst was the gas on the 1st and 2nd nights. 2 weeks after surgery I felt pretty normal. Now, 9 months later, I've lost 55lbs and ran my first half marathon in January. I'm signed up to do another in April. I just started buying some new clothes that fit me instead of oversize sweaters! So, overall it's all worth it for me!

[mrsto 2,925]

That's really good to hear... And congrats on the weight loss!! I know how good you must feel

I am leaning toward the plication as well. From everything I read, it's seems to minimize complications with the band; slipping, erosion, fills, etc. And I'm so glad to hear that you were back to work within a week. I did very well when I had my hysterectomy, so I expect the recovery on this will also go smoothly.

Have you had any fills? If so, how many.....how often?

Thanks for your input.

[kah1213 311]

Everyone is different. I go see my doc each month, but I've only had 4 fills. I'm actually thinking of getting a small unfill next visit. It's a learning process.