Ironwolf1

Not nice to leave us all hanging Janet..LOL So what happened? How are you doing now? I myself almost died from a leak that caused severe infection..I'm wondering if the saline fluid can cause infection if leaked into the body cavity or skin? I was a mess and eventually had to have band removed.Now I feel like I'm back to square one.It was so much fun when losing all that weight.Dernit..Appreciate anyones imput regarding this subject..Thanks Wolf

Thanks again Freckles..The lawsuits I'm looking for hopefully I could find online to help strengthen my case.I do wish you luck and if you have the time just file a claim with the suspected persons insurance Company for an out of court settlement.Thats what I'm doing and its so much quicker then a law-suit I assure you.4 months versus 2 years plus.I also think that you are entitled to some cash compensation above the medical expense.I am afraid now to be rebanded so am looking into alternatives.I am amazed that I am not gaining weight now and I eat like a pig again''lol" Thanks again Wolf

Thanks for the response Freckles..erosion is actually rare .1 in every 1,000.The band actually erodes a hole into the stomach wall.Very dangerous and can cause death.I had no restriction for the results of the last 4 fills.I think that fills shoud be taken more serious then just a small cup of water swallow test.I believe to this day that my removal could have been avoided if problem was detected earlier by a swallow test by xray?Would value your opinions out there and also does anyone know of any successful lawsuits regarding problems with lap-band?Or a website that I could research? Thanks and God bless those who have struggled with weight loss. Wolf:smile2:

Hi all...This is my first post anywhere on the internet ever.I am a 63 yr old male and was at 351lbs. I had band implanted june ,07 lost 127lbs.blood pressure was perfect(had high before)Well after my last fill in Sept 08 I noticed sharp pains spead out all over the muscles in my stomach area.I just thought it was because of my upgrade in activity.LOL muscles that have been dormant for years.Now that I have read some of your posts here I'm wondering if it was due to a punture when filling?And maybe it was the saline in my body? Since then a swelling about the size of a baseball beneath the port appeared,most painful thing I have ever expierienced in my life.Well unfortunately the Dr. said that I had erosion and band was removed in oct 08..I am so sad,depressed and scared.He wants to reimplant in April,09..But I said NO WAYYYYY! I am still paying monthly on my share of the implant and now I get a bill in the mail for over $43,000 for the removal?:thumbup: Should I maybe sue somebody..? I am so confused and about ready to just give it up and be fat and happy..lol:confused_smile: All suggestions appreciated.TY Wolf