Husband and I are both getting surgery in December. On our consult was in October. I mentioned this Lapband & Plication (iBand) procedure to my surgeon. He told me that there was a possibilty that by December he would begin performing banding with plication. He wanted to get more information since it is still investigational. We are meeting with him on Wednesday 11/16 and will discuss where he is with that. He said he wanted to make sure that there is a revisional surgery available to the iBand before beginning to offer it in his office. My husband definitely wants it. Since he is a smoker our surgeon talked him out of the sleeve but this would be a good choice for him according to my surgeon. I immediately came home and combed through the internet and here to see so many already have done this surgery. My only hesitation is the sewing of the stomach which I think? (not sure need to ask him) was not reversible. After watching this video on youtube

and reading all the happy successful stories I think I want it now. Less slippage, hirer success rate and faster/consistant weight loss short and long-term. After seeing the video seems to even be a better alternative than the sleeve. Why wouldn't I want it?

I would like to hear opinions, pros and cons. BTW how long do surgeries stay as investigational? Does anyone know the process? How many years does it take to be not investigational? Did you doctor say is was reversible and what were the possible problems with this procedure. Could I be back to work in 5 days? (office job) The more information the better for me so I am prepared on Wednesday. It makes me look very smart too lol. THANKS!

I'm getting it done with my lap band on 11/14/11 and my surgeon said he highly recommends it. He said that no only does he see a more significant weight loss but it all but eliminates the possibility of slippage. He saids they are using it on all the patients now unless they opt out.

I am getting mine done through True Results.

I am getting mine tomorrow. I am also using true Results with Dr. Snow.

Doesn't look like my doctor will be ready for me on Monday but I am still happy to get the band!

I am getting mine tomorrow. I am also using true Results with Dr. Snow.

Hey I got mine w/ Dr. Snow on 11/22. He's and his staff have been super!

The first 2 weeks I had zero hunger, I had to force feed myself.

Now in week 3 I am experiencing hunger but after I eat a few bites of food I'm usually satisfied. I'm eating 4 small meals a day. I go in for my first follow up next week.

I'm down 15lbs since my initial visit on 11/1/11

Also wanted to add for the OP that my doctor assured me that plication IS reversible.