So as I searched the web for information on Gastric Plication, I saw that there were not many active sites and also that one of the best sites (this one) did not have a group for this.  So I started this group.

A bit about me...I was banded in 2003 in TJ at 310 lbs and lost down to my goal weight of 145 in about 18 months.  Everything was great  until about 2 years ago when I started having less restriction and found out that my pouch was dilated.  I tried everything, but nothing worked.  My doctor suggested revision surgery.  I reviewed my choices and decided on Gastric Plication.  I didn't want another band (as it's harder and harder to get a fill in the US if you are banded out of country), I didn't want to have part of me removed - so this was the best solution.  I know that this is a fairly new procedure.  So was the band when I got it in 2003.  All results to date have been very positive on this procedure...so time will tell.

I hope to find others researching similar issues and share our journey....

Welcome

Donna in Seattle
Banded 3/2003
310/145/210 revision surgery schedule July 1, 2011 in TJ (Ortiez)