Has anyone converted to the band with plication or iBand?

I didn't convert, I started out with this. I have no experience with the band alone, but best I can tell by reading, I didn't get the bandster hell spoken of. Before I started getting fills, I did get the full feeling like before banding, just a lot sooner, therefore, I started losing weight nicely. I feel once I've reached goal, if my band had to be removed for whatever reason, I could just have the plication and possibly do ok with it. Hope I don't have to test that theory though.

I didn't convert, I started out with this. I have no experience with the band alone, but best I can tell by reading, I didn't get the bandster hell spoken of. Before I started getting fills, I did get the full feeling like before banding, just a lot sooner, therefore, I started losing weight nicely. I feel once I've reached goal, if my band had to be removed for whatever reason, I could just have the plication and possibly do ok with it. Hope I don't have to test that theory though.

Same here. I'm glad I had plication done with my band surgery. I have no reference point, but the secondary restriction is a savior.

I think carolinagirl has an plication and band. You can send her an message she is a host, too! Karen...aka.kll724

Just curious.... what is the iBand? Is Apple in the lapband business now? LOL

Tom, Toronto

Banded: July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

Just curious.... what is the iBand? Is Apple in the lapband business now? LOL

Tom, Toronto

Banded: July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

LOL! it's another term for lap band with plication.

What is plication? I'm thinking it is sewing besides the lap band???

They tuck and sew the stomach. Sorta like the sleeve without the cutting

Edited January 2, 201412 yr by SandyM

Thanks everyone for replying. My wife and I were banded in April of 08 and weight loss was not so good for her and my weight loss has stalled. Our surgeon Dr. Snow suggedted the iBand to us and we are scheduled to have it done later this month.

SandyM have you had any issues with your iBand?

What is plication? I'm thinking it is sewing besides the lap band???

Joanne - here is a link to some info on the procedure.

http://www.nwwls.com/banded-gastric-plication

I agree with the previous posters. Had both done at the same time and don't feel I had bandster hell.

SandyM have you had any issues with your iBand?

Absolutely no issues whatsoever! All is going well.