Please help!

[preciosarose2 0]

Hi guys- I have a question, I have had my band since sept, 25 and have only managed to get one fill but I'm due for my second fill in 2 weeks. I have noticed this week just yesterday I don't feel any restriction any more. It's like all of a sudden. On Sunday- I had that early morning tightness as well as Monday but yesterday- I just didn't have it. Do you guys think that could mean that there is a complication like erosion? Today I went to Ihop and ate and literally felt no restriction--please comment because this is scaring me!:thumbup:

[atgoalgal 0]

Hi guys- I have a question, I have had my band since sept, 25 and have only managed to get one fill but I'm due for my second fill in 2 weeks. I have noticed this week just yesterday I don't feel any restriction any more. It's like all of a sudden. On Sunday- I had that early morning tightness as well as Monday but yesterday- I just didn't have it. Do you guys think that could mean that there is a complication like erosion? Today I went to Ihop and ate and literally felt no restriction--please comment because this is scaring me!:thumbup:

Lot's of people get concerned about erosions; I think some of us - including me early on in our journies, get concerned because in the back of our minds, we're expecting to fail again. Erosions are possible but very rare, and from what I understandusually occur much later in the journey. Resticition can be a fickle thing. Some days I'm looser and some days tighter. Try eating a half cup of white meat chicken without food lube, then assess your restriction. If you are really concerned call your doctors office. Let me know if this helps.

[Spartan 4]

Erosions can, in fact, happen at virtually any time during the life of the Lap band. It is more likely that they will occur in the post three-year period, but they have been known to occur within a few months of surgery.

I would not characterize erosions or other Band complications as "very rare". The incidence of erosion, slippage, and other problems is increasing, mainly because the population of Band patients has been getting larger and there are more long-term patients that are having their band removed due to these complications. There is a growing consensus that the LAP-BAND® will ultimately be considered more as a 3 to 5 year temporary solution, rather than a long-term/lifetime solution. Insurance companies are beginning to see this as well. The declination rate for LAP-BAND® requests is increasing because the LAP-BAND®, while successful in many instances, is not in many cases as well.

If you any have concerns about this, you need to contact your Doctor. However, from what you have described, it does NOT sound like you have anything to worry about. The band changes "personality" from time to time, and some days you will be tight, others you won't. That is one of the "quirks" of Banded Life.

Edited March 24, 2010 by Spartan

[atgoalgal 0]

Erosions can, in fact, happen at virtually any time during the life of the LAP-BAND®. It is more likely that they will occur in the post three-year period, but they have been known to occur within a few months of surgery.

I would not characterize erosions or other Band complications as "very rare". The incidence of erosion, slippage, and other problems is increasing, mainly because the population of Band patients has been getting larger and there are more long-term patients that are having their band removed due to these complications. There is a growing consensus that the LAP-BAND®® will ultimately be considered more as a 3 to 5 year temporary solution, rather than a long-term/lifetime solution. Insurance companies are beginning to see this as well. The declination rate for LAP-BAND®® requests is increasing because the LAP-BAND®®, while successful in many instances, is not in many cases as well.

If you any have concerns about this, you need to contact your Doctor. However, from what you have described, it does NOT sound like you have anything to worry about. The band changes "personality" from time to time, and some days you will be tight, others you won't. That is one of the "quirks" of Banded Life.

Hi Spartan, Just wondering where your data about complications and declining rates for lap bands is coming from? Do you have a band? I don't see anything in your profile, so I was wondering. Very interested in hearing your story.