life duration of the band ? 3 years ?

[Dzire 0]

Does anyone had to change their band after a certain time ? I've just read that the life duration of the band may be 3 years because of complications :

'' One caution with LAGB is the uncertainty about whether the low complication rate extends past three years, given a possibility of increased band-related complications (e.g., erosion, slippage) requiring re-operation. ''

Read on : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_gastric_band

[2muchfun 8,927]

"that the life duration of the band may be 3 years because of complications"

It doesn't say that at all. It says the low complication rate may or may not extend beyond 3 years which can be said of most any surgery.

tmf

[elcee 3,342]

And remember Wikipedia is not the most reliable source. Anyone can put stuff on there. Although it is popular it is not a proper encyclopaedia.

[SageTracey 608]

elcee took the words right out of my mouth!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Does anyone had to change their band after a certain time ? I've just read that the life duration of the band may be 3 years because of complications :

'' One caution with LAGB is the uncertainty about whether the low complication rate extends past three years, given a possibility of increased band-related complications (e.g., erosion, slippage) requiring re-operation. ''

Read on : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adjustable_gastric_band

My dr told me the lapband can and should last a life time as long as I treat it with the respect it demands. So I do.