New Lap band

[JoeT 0]

Hello my name is Joe, I had lap band Jan 2, 06, sept 15 had new lap band, first one broke came apart, did not slip. has anyone have this to happen?

[Teresita 0]

Where did it break? Did the tubing come apart from the port?

[JoeT 0]

Did the tubing come apart from the port?

NO, it came un hooked.

[ginger 0]

How did you know it was broken? Did you have pain?

[hootiebelle 0]

wow did they fix it for free?

[*susan* 1,709]

Wow, I have never heard of the band itself literally breaking. I also would like to know if you experienced any pain or anything to give you an indication that there was a problem.

[JoeT 0]

I was having chest pains. When to the hart doc in June every thing was fine.Did an upper GI Sept.5. Ins. paid for the reband.