why and how many?

[andreerichards 1]

why do people get the band removed????

[Wheetsin 714]

Erosion, slip, improper installation, etc.

How many what?

[andreerichards 1]

how many people??? should i be worry to spend all that money and it might be for nothing???

[dishdiva 5]

think you'll have a tough time getting the "how many" except perhaps by researching boards... the only groups that probably keep track are the makers of the lap band -- Inamed and the other one -- and I'm not sure how willing they'd be to release those numbers. Which likely don't include Mexico Docs. Maybe your surgeon can help.

[Wheetsin 714]

Yeah, sorry but you'll have to do your own research there.

There's a very small chance your band would have to be removed. Only you can decide if that's something you need to worry about.

[marys 2]

From my understanding your band has less of a chance of slipping if you treat it right - i.e. don't pb/throw up a lot and/or over eat and erosion is anyone's guess - doesn't seem to be related to what one does or doesn't do - unluck of the draw. Erosion seems to happen around 2 years (non of this info is scientific it is jusst what i have gleaned from my readings). I am the opposite of fyou - i never worry about what ifs and just barge ahead so it is good to do your research - i just always hope for the best and go from there. If I slip i will be mad at myself cuz i do pb alot (not ALOT) but when i hear of so many others that have never done it - i think its a lot. I try not to overeat but realized i had been overeating and not realizing it (for months) so that's why i say it will be my fault. I'm just praying i don't erode - i have other implants in me and they are still there so i think i will be ok. good luck

[La_madam 20]

should i be worry to spend all that money and it might be for nothing???

I am one of those people who lost their band due to erosion. I sold my convertible mustang to have this surgery and I will tell you this , I would do it again in a heartbeat. The band gave me the tool I needed to lose over 100 pounds. It has been 10 months since my removal and as of this morning Iam 2 lbs less then when I had it removed. The band did it's job for me, the rest is up to my head doing it's job since Iam flying solo now.

[andreerichards 1]

thank you that make me feel much better now i just need to win the lottery or wait until next year.