Who has had the band for a long time?

[lisah25 3]

I am considering the lapband surgery. I guess one of my fears is that something will go wrong and I will have to have the band removed. I know that the procedure is relatively new to the US. 2001 I believe is when it was approved by the FDA. So, how many out there have had the band for 2 years or more? Any problems? I would like to hear from some people who have long time experience with the lapband. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

DH has been banded for over two years now. He has had some minor problems, the worst was being too tight and having to be unfilled for a couple of weeks to let things heal up.

He's down about 90 pounds and feels great. He doesn't follow the rules very well, but he's happy with his progress. And he'd do it again in a heartbeat he says.

[mommy3boys 0]

1/25/07 will be 4 years. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Although it wasn't a magic pill and weight loss has been slow, i am very greatful for where I am right now. Only problem has been too much of a fill, had a slight unfill. I'm only 27 lbs away from goal weight and walk 45 everyday. I've decided to get ps next year even if I don't get to goal. Feel great about myself.

ana

[vinesqueen 2]

My DH has been banded for just over 3 years and has lost over 200 pounds so far. For the first time in his adult life he is under 400 pounds. We don't know his current weight, but I suspect it is about 385, down from 596.

His only grief with the band is occasionally being too tight.

I've been banded for almost two years, but I've lost almost nothing. But if I hadn't been banded, I don't think we would have ever found my brain tumor.