I just had an Iband (with plication) done on 12/21/11 and I'm really wondering how I should feel on this day!! I feel like I have an air bubble caught between my rib cage thats pretty painful at times! I have had just a couple of spells of nausea, which I think is pretty good. Has any one else had the IBand done?

I had a similar pain in the early days. I think that it stopped after about a week and a half. I think it usally happened in the morning before I had anything to eat or drink

Yep me too. It was a very sharp pain that came and went but I mainly noticed it when I hadn't eaten anything in a while. I assumed it was a combination of gas and maybe some acid reflux but don't worry, it does go away in a couple of weeks.

You might call your Dr. and ask I didn't think I had any and there was they removed 2CC and then they did put that back plus some!!

My doctor told me that he did not put any Fluid in my band because he wanted to make sure that food had an easy escape route if necessary because of the plication. He said normally when they place the band they flush it and that usually leaves a little fluid in the band. I am scheduled to go get my first fill around the middle of February

Yep me too. It was a very sharp pain that came and went but I mainly noticed it when I hadn't eaten anything in a while. I assumed it was a combination of gas and maybe some acid reflux but don't worry, it does go away in a couple of weeks.

Yes that what it feels like! It feels like really bad hunger pains. It happens whenever my stomach is empty. Even if I drink water it goes away for a bit. I sure hope it does go away soon cause it very uncomfortable.

Yes that what it feels like! It feels like really bad hunger pains. It happens whenever my stomach is empty. Even if I drink Water it goes away for a bit. I sure hope it does go away soon cause it very uncomfortable.

I got some relief by taking Pepcid AC.

I got some relief by taking Pepcid AC.

Glad you got some relief. We can all here relate!!

Fixing to go on a cruise and have to get some fluid taken out of band, so remember if you go on a trip you have to have fluid removed!!

Terri,

Why do you have to get fluid removed to go on a cruise????

Well, I have to say I finally have a surgery date! Feb 29!! Oh my!!! But....I am a bit disappointed because my Doctor doesn't want me to add the plication! Go figure! I am not quite sure why he did not tell me this the first time I mentioned I was thinking of it. I guess after he saw my EGD results, etc...maybe that helped him decide. He did say that because there are more risks in having plication done AND I'm not over 300 lbs, he just doesn't think it's the way for me to go. He really would rather me do just the band. He KNOWS I will be fine with that alone based on what I've told him and how he sees other patients doing. I was a bit surprised by that, but I know he knows best, so I will go on that. I told him I didn't want it for faster weight loss, but to help in less chance of slippage and having fills, AND to be able to keep in case there is an issue that comes up with me not being able to keep the band. He understood my reasoning, but suggests I not have it done, so I feel I must go on his suggestions. :0( Having said that, I do want to thank each of you for your comments regarding plication, because it was because of that, that I decided it was something I wanted.

I have to believe that this is what is best for me, so I just have to wrap my brain around it. I just wish I had known this much earlier because I have had months of thinking of it over and over.....and getting my brain wrapped around the thought of actually having it....and all the reasons of why adding it will benefit me. Now it's just the opposite. And I feel so disappointed, somehow. So...anyway.....I just have to focus on getting ready for my pre op now. I am getting more nervous by the day now that I actually have a date. Dear God, please help me through this.

Sassy, I'm so happy for you. I hope the time passes fast for you until your surgery!! I will be praying for you and your recovery... The doc must have his reasons for this decision, however I was not over 300 lbs, But I think my doc really believes that the plication is effective! Don't be disappointed!! You will do just fine with just the lap band!! The 2 week pre-op was a big weight dropper!! In fact I will be doing the liquid diet every other week!! Do make sure you get plenty of protein after!! If I go a few days my hair begins to fall out, so I am consistent with my protein!!

^{Thank you for your encouragment and tips, Teri! I appreciate you and your great support. I will be posting some before surgery, I'm sure. Nerves will be getting me. So you will be doing the liquids every other week? Wow!! You are good to be able to do that. I don't know that I could do it every day of the week. Glad all is going well for you.}

Well by the liquids I do mean the shakes, sugar free pudding, low fat cottage cheese, and the soups!! I lost like 20 off doing this! Well I figure the 2 weeks before surgery I did it and lived so I figure i will try to get that extra push!! lol I will try anyway!! Fixing to go on a cruise and so I will start tmrw (we leave Saturday)and then when I get back!!

I am sooo happy that I found this part of the discussion board AND that the group stayed here rather than being ran off by Mr. Lapband...

I am just starting my WLS journey and I am strongly considering the Iband with plication. Did ya'll stay overnight when you had the surgery? And, did you strongly consider other procedures? If so, why did you decide to go with the Iband?

I did not stay over night, it's a laproscopic proceedure...so just day surgery.

I went with the lap band & plication. The plication decreases the chances of band slippage, as well as keeps me from over eating. I feel full much faster & do not feel the need to snack between meals. Having both together increases your success, and was definitely the right choice for me.

twinmomleb-

Thanks for sharing your experience. How long ago did you have the procedure? Are you concerned at all about eventually have to have the band removed from complicaitons?

Banded 12/29, I went home about 8 hrs after surgery. I didn't know I got the plication until after I woke up. The procedure is very new here and my doctor adds it at no charge. I am so glad he did. I love it! I chose the band because the bypass and sleeve scared me. I felt the health issues associated with them made it too risky for me. Good luck in whatever you choose.