Has anyone had this procedure?

I'm looking into this and was hoping to get some advice. Thanks!

I'm having it done on April 2 with dr Adam smith! I'm super excited!

Yes, I had it done on 1/24. I'm so happy that I did it. I haven't experienced the bandster hell that a lot of folks talk about on here and I think it is because I had the ilap. I have also not had a fill yet because of it. My surgeon said that he has seen a reduced number of fills in patients that opted to have the ilap vs. just getting the band. Others may have had a different experience but I think it was the right choice for me. Good luck!

I have not, but know that I saw a plication w/banding thread out here somewhere... I can't seem to find the one I'm looking for, but you might check this out: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/topic/134487-new-lap-band-plus-plication-surgery/page__st__20__p__1651575__hl__plication%20group__fromsearch__1#entry1651575

I had lap band on 1/31/12. I had the option of plication with it. I didn't get it go for it. That is the ONLY regret I've had about my surgery. I could still go and have the plication, but I don't want to go through another surgery! Go ahead and do both. You don't have anything to lose... except the weight!!!!!

Thanks everyone, I have my first appointment next week, I can't wait!

Extra thanks to Steph, that is a very useful link.

I am having min done in the morning by Dr. Adam Smith in Fort Worth... Super excited!!!

I am having min done in the morning by Dr. Adam Smith in Fort Worth... Super excited!!!

Oh yea!!! Good luck! Please keep us posted on how ur surgery goes. I get mine done with him on April 2

Ready, What is the ilap?

I had the lap band & plication (iBand) done in November. It's a new procedure that is semilar to a gastric sleeve. They decrease the size of your stomach by stapeling it. This increases your weight loss success of the lap band & also deceases the chance of the lap band slipping.

I had the lap band & plication (iBand) done in November. It's a new procedure that is semilar to a gastric sleeve. They decrease the size of your stomach by stapeling it. This increases your weight loss success of the lap band & also deceases the chance of the lap band slipping.

My doctor doesn't staple the stomach, he folds and sutures it.

Twinmom--how are u doing with the plication part?? My surgery is 4/2

So far, so good. Just had 3cc's removed from the lap band on Friday... As it was too tight. The plication really keeps you from over eating. Which is a good thing. As it takes awhile for the lap band to be filled enough to feel snug.

So far' date=' so good. Just had 3cc's removed from the lap band on Friday... As it was too tight. The plication really keeps you from over eating. Which is a good thing. As it takes awhile for the lap band to be filled enough to feel snug.[/quote']

That's great! Gives me inspiration! With the plication, ur not suppose to need as many fills, correct? Have u had issues eating certain foods? Where did u have ur surgery done?

I used Dr Adam Smith @ FtWorth lapband. I have not been able to eat any type of bread or fried food, since my surgery in Nov.

First of all it gets stuck & which hurts, then I end up throwing it up anyway. So I gave up trying. Everything else in small bites with alot of chewing, seems to be Ok.

That is who I'm using