dreaming356 0 Posted February 4, 2006 if you have erosion of your band can u have another one put on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott F 0 Posted February 4, 2006 Dr. Ortiz discusses this in his thread "Erosion, the real facts", found on this board. I was surprised to find the answer is "yes", you can have a 2nd band after erosion. I'd like to see erosion statistics for the 2nd band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penni60 45 Posted February 4, 2006 You can't have anything done for 6 months. Well you can't have the band replaced for 6 months. Some surgeons will convert you to the bypass or another WLS as they take out the band. So it just depends on what you want. I am waiting the 6 months to give my body time to heal from losing the band and to give my mind time to understand I no longer have the band. LOL!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess_n_thep 2 Posted February 5, 2006 QUESTION? If erosion happens the first time, isn't it said that your chance for a second erosion triples? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhotoNut 7 Posted February 5, 2006 Ok, this surprised me and might get some reactions from you all as well, but my surgeon said he would wait 4-6 weeks for healing and put in a new band. Ack, my poor tummy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming356 0 Posted February 5, 2006 penni- what did your erosion happen from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penni60 45 Posted February 5, 2006 penni- what did your erosion happen from? Lauren: My erosion like most has no specific cause. Dr. Billy had no idea as to why I eroded. Most erosion causes are never clearly known which makes it difficult to prevent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
