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I am 13 pounds down from pre surgery and almost 10 from day of. I have had some serious migraine that I think are lack of protein. I have tried different shakes but really they don't appeal. I wrote to see if I could start mushies sooner - I doubt it. I do feel good not much pain left a twing here or there.Just the migraines...

Jill

I was leaning towards the Band, but after reading more about Plication I am leaning toward it now.

What are the Pros and Cons of Each?

Thanks,

SD

The plication is less invasive and no fills. google it Gastric Plication. I am having mine Feb.28th. in Montreal.Tomorrow I start my pre-op. optifast. I am ready to kick but. Doris QC.

I am scheduled for Feb. 28 in Montreal Quebec Canada. keep in touch and good luck Doris QC.

MY Dr. was right up front with me. It was his decision to do the Plication. Less invasive no fills. I am 4 hrs. from the Dr. so this works much better for me. I had never heard of it before. I am relly glad that he made this decision for me. He is the best and he is in Canada which is really good. My husband will drive me there and home. There is a hotel behind the hospital run by the nuns. I am waiting to get the info. I was told it is $50. a night. and you can get meals there as well. I am looking into that now. Doris QC.

Thanks so much Roxanne for the support. I am so happy to see the pictures and read stories about the Lap Band really working .

I made a mistake being honest about having Lap Band surgery with my friends, family and coworkers at the hospital where I work. Everyone thought I was CRAZY for going to Mexico for surgery. I think they still do,especially after all the issues I have had. I constantly feel pressure that I need to be loosing weight so I can show everyone that I did not just throw my money away... Kind of feel like a Lap Band failure at this point. But I am not giving up.... I hope and pray my next fill will give me some restriction and not be too tight.

As I have found out the hard way, it is hard to determine exactly how much fluid needs to be put in your band at the time of your fill. It also was very expensive to find a US Wt Loss Surgeon who would accept me as a patient to unfill me after my overfill at the Fill Center. I will never have a fill again without Floro so that is also an added expense. My friend and I had our surgery done at the OCC at the same time. She lives in Portland has not been losing weight either. We both had our first two fills at the OCC together. She finally found a doctor in Portland who will see her for $2,100 for a one year period. This includes 6 fills without Floro. At least the Plication has no aftercare cost and may be a plus for those who do not have many options that are near them for fills.

Hi Canuck Girl,

Thanks for the insight, if it's ok I would like to keep in touch to see how it's working for you, my GSP is scheduled for Jan-24-2011. I am from Edmonton, where are you from and how did you find out about this place?

Thanks,

DwayneHi Dwayne how did your surgery go I am having mine in Montreal Feb 28 th. Doris QC.

I am going in on Feb. 11 to have mine done then.

Good luck to you too. Keep in touch. Hugs

Hi, I'm having my plication surgery this Thursday so after it's done I can fill you on my experience. I didn't realize their was a doctor in Canada who was doing this type of surgery, is it part of a surgical trial study?

Good Luck with your surgery and God Bless you. Keep in touch Hugs

Surgery is with Dr Ortiz, in TJ Mexico.......do tell how did you find out about a doctor in Canada doing this type of surgery and what kinda process did you have to go through hoops to get it done? Katie:)

This must be new for my Dr. It is not listed on his Introduction page. He was going to do the band then called to discuss the Plication with me said it was less invasive. It is done at his outpatient clinic. If they need to keep you over night they transfer you to Sacred Heart Hospital. I live in Quebec and our Insurance pays all except the pre-op.

Where do you live.. I did notice that they take USA patients self pay. This procedure is cheaper , I am in the process of finding accommodation near the clinic. Apparently there is a convent behind the hospital run by the nuns and it is reasonable. I am looking into it. Keep in touch Doris QC.

Hi, I'm having my plication surgery this Thursday so after it's done I can fill you on my experience. I didn't realize their was a doctor in Canada who was doing this type of surgery, is it part of a surgical trial study?

sorry forgot to ask where you are having your surgery. Doris QC.

Hi, I'm having my plication surgery this Thursday so after it's done I can fill you on my experience. I didn't realize their was a doctor in Canada who was doing this type of surgery, is it part of a surgical trial study?

I am having it done in Montreal Feb. 28th. Dr.called and spoke to me about it on Monday. Please keep in touch so far you are my only contact. What preparation did you have to do. Doris QC.

I am having Gastric Plication in Montreal. looking for some friendly souls to help answer some questions