why did you all get your bands removed

[Lenay 0]

ive read on here that many peope had their bands removed, and im not understanding why?

[Penni60 45]

I had my band removed due to Erosion.

[Lenay 0]

how long did you have it before it eroded and did you get it done in the united states?

[donali 57]

40% erosion at 17 months, diagnosed by endoscopy.

[Lenay 0]

and did they give you a reason this could happen?

[Magic 0]

Is erosion and slippage..... casued by

1) by you for doing something wrong?

2) Your surgeon? not doing a good job at installing the band?

3) a comb of both?