Re-banding After Lap Band Eroding

[Mrs Husker 3]

I just found out that my band is ¾ of the way eroded into my stomach. I had no symptoms. Can’t really say if I had lost restriction because I had been unfilled for about 2 years because of lung cancer. Well decided to start filling up and whoa and behold, I’m eroded. My doctor does all fills under flouro and saw the barium go over the band and not through it. So I will be losing my band September 13.

I was also told that once you erode, the chance of eroding again with another band is very high. So those that were re-banded, how is that working? I don’t plan on doing anything for 3 years (that will be my 5 year cancer free mark) and I was thinking I might get the sleeve at that time because of the risk of another band eroding. Would love to hear what you re-banders have to say.

Thanks in advance for your input,

Barb

[Mimilou2004 13]

Well, first of all congratulations on being a survivor!!!!! I don't think a reband is in your future....they say it is a bad idea. Many ppl are very happy converting to a sleeve after lapband removal. If I slip again that is what I will do.

Best wishes,

Mimi

[minxlpn 0]

I unfortuately had to have my band removed in Dec due to erosion..almost died in the process, because I only weighed about 93 lbs...anywho I have gained almost all of my weight back and now the insurance company will not pay for a reband...I don't meet the criteria because my BMI is 32!!! Seriously...so I have to gain all of my weight back to be qualified? I am sooooo depressed right now...I hate going out, I hate seeing ppl I knew when I was thin, I really really hate myself...I look in the mirror and I see the huge fat girl again...that i thought I left behind 2 years ago...So I really hate insurance companies!! WHY...I am supposed to go home and see my family and I am so ashamed of the weight gain...I dont want to go! HELP ME