who here has been banded for at least 2 years and has had NO complications?

[Bobbe Schu 53]

I'm truly happy for all successful banders, but even though some of us have issues not caused by slippage or erosion, does not mean we have "behavioral" issues with our bands. We are all different and there is NO "one size fits all" bariatric procedure!

[Humming Bird 275]

I haven't been on the site for a very long time, so I figured I would at least check in with this topic.

I was banded in July 2009 and have lost a total of 118 pounds. No complications!

Love my band

[Daddyof4 95]

I'm just getting back to the site as well. I've been banded for 3 years and 5 days and have not had any band issues. I like what hope2 said - I've had lots of brain issues too! Seeing the doc today, probably for a small fill. Have started exercising now that it's summer and the pool is open.

[Gwendolyn Smythe 4]

Hello All,

I have been banded over five years. NO PROBLEMS. I am afraid to think how much weight I would have gained with out the band. I am gratefull to who ever came up with lap bands and my wonderful surgeon who did the surgery.

[Kelliebelly 13]

I have been banded for over 10 years and no problems so far (touch wood).

[Cocoabean 430]

5 1/2 years out. No problems. At goal for about 3 years or so.

2 more years have gone by...status still the same at 7 1/2 years out!

[bushbaby 8]

I am a serious veteran I have been banded so long I have for gotten the date... June or July I think it was... maybe 2004 I have had Twins and lost my weight again with no complications. I can't say that I forget its there I have never had a fill put back in after my twins and I still have great restrictions. I hope that helps.

Edited July 22, 2015 by bushbaby