Anyone on here banding for 8 to 10 years?

[perrysmom 0]

Edit: Meant banded not banding.

Was wondering if there are any bandsters who had their surgery 8 to 10 years ago. Wondered how you were doing after all that time. Have you kept the weight off? Did you have to have any surgeries to reposition your band due to slippage (if so about how many years after your initial surgery)?

Just curious. Most of the posts I see are from people banded 5 or less years ago. I know there are risks and that there are some studies that mention that after 5 years there are problems with weight regain, etc. I didn't think much of the studies as at least one of them only had 80+ responses. I think we all know that most people who respond to surveys like that are the ones who are ticked off. I might have felt differently about them if they were actual clinical studies.

Just looking for as much info as I can get and would like to be armed if I get push back from family and friends.

Thanks.

[Jachut 487]

Six so far, no problems, lost 120% excess weight and kept it off.

I have even been through radiation, chemotherapy and two major surgeries with my band in place and it is still OK.

[perrysmom 0]

Six so far, no problems, lost 120% excess weight and kept it off.

I have even been through radiation, chemotherapy and two major surgeries with my band in place and it is still OK.

I hope that after all that you are in remission and things are going okay!