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I band!

Did anyone else get the i band?!! Even though I've been feeling like complete crap.. I am super excited about this whole thing!

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    • 2muchfun
      2muchfun

      I believe it's band w/plication. Plication is where the surgeon folds the lower stomach inwards so there's less space for food.

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      2muchfun

      CarolinaGirl did and she's lost hundreds of lbs. Wish I would have known about this when I was banded?

    • shantelw75
      shantelw75

      It's a new procedure they do called. And plication. My surgeon just asked right b4 i went in if I wanted to do it. They fold the rest ur stomach n half so u lose the weight alot faster. I would look

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    CarolinaGirl did and she's lost hundreds of lbs. Wish I would have known about this when I was banded?

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    What's the iband?

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    It's a new procedure they do called. And plication. My surgeon just asked right b4 i went in if I wanted to do it. They fold the rest ur stomach n half so u lose the weight alot faster. I would look it up if I was u. That was a bad explanation lol

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    I believe it's band w/plication. Plication is where the surgeon folds the lower stomach inwards so there's less space for food.

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    Yes! Thank u!

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    What do you know. Amazing.

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    Congratulations! Hope you feel better shortly -- welcome to this new chapter in your life!

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