Band erosion.... 4 months after recieving the band

[AlienBandit 10]

Oct 10th I had a high pressure 11cc band put in me. Today I just went back to the doctors with some concerns and I have band erosion. Just a little tiny bit about the size of a pea. I was completey unfilled ( was at 10cc) and am now on meds for 2 weeks.

My doctor wants me to come back in 2 weeks to see how my stomach is then. I didnt really have big signs of erosion. My band area hurt once for 5 minutes a week ago and some of the tubing area hurt a bit for a week. I also once had 6 hours of acid reflux that was it.

Anyways my doctor is basically planning on removing the band in 2 weeks because he doesnt think that my stomach will heal in that time then wants me to wait 3 months and then he will install a low pressue 10cc band....

Has this ever happened to someone so soon after being banded? What did you do? What did your doctor suggest. i am lost on what to do.

[AlienBandit 10]

seriously? No one has been in my boat... wow its lonely in here

[kizzie 1]

I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. I hope you are feeling much better now. I'm really not sure why you haven't had any replies about your condition. Erosion is one of the main causes of having the band removed. Maybe you could re-post in the section of October 2009 (maybe there are others in your month who've had the same troubles) or in previous months.. It is odd they haven't replied here.

I hope you manage to get everything sorted. I have had MAJOR troubles with my band in my first few weeks.. from port flipping 180 degrees to infection to inflammation of my oesophagus ..and all in the first 6 weeks!.. I've been banded for 18 months now and have lost 50 pounds. not as much as I'd like but it is easy to stray and forget the rules.. I was offered to have my band loosened so I could enjoy my vacation last summer.. I was MORTIFIED.. NO WAY!.. I told my doctor.. "you don't understand.. my friends and family.. they EAT!.. and I have no willpower.. I NEED my band! '...

So as you can tell.. with all of my complications.. I love my band and it has certainly helped me from GAINING anymore weight.. I just need to refocus on my goal and start following the rules again.. otherwise my dear band may have to be taken out due to neglect and abuse!..

take care and let me know how you get on!.. :thumbup:

[minimeme 1]

I have never heard of a high pressure band or a low pressure band? Do you mind educating me on these?

[AlienBandit 10]

I have never heard of a high pressure band or a low pressure band? Do you mind educating me on these?

I had a swedish band in my stomach. Apparently it is an older band I believe and the more fill you have the higher the pressure.

When I get my new band it will be one of the two kinds that are approved by the FDA in the United States. I will get the ap-s.

So begins my 3 months without my band. If you want to read more about my experience check out my blog which will have photos soon.