Anyone out there still have their band from 08?

[sherry62 0]

I had my band in 2008. Just wondered if anyone still has theirs. My doctor won't do any bands any more.

[Jack 855]

I've got mine from 04....same office, same head MD.....a couple of the same office staff....she trains a couple of pass-thru surgeons each year....

[Gaylene 5]

I had a lap band put in in 2008. I lost 30 kg but have gained 20 kg since. I am wondering about the ongoing safety ie erosion of the band and wonder if I should have the band removed and a sleeve done.

Has anyone out there done this?

Any comments on the life of the band ?.

[gowalking 10,790]

I had my band in 2008. Just wondered if anyone still has theirs. My doctor won't do any bands any more.

Are you having issues with the band? I got mine three years ago and lost more pounds than what I currently weigh. I literally got a new lease on life since being banded and I am always concerned that the band will need removal for some reason so I often ask long time bandsters if they are having issues. Do you? And if yes, can you expand upon them so I can know some of the things to keep an eye out for?

Thanks.

[UnderDaSea 2]

No. Sorry. I had mine placed in 11', but I was having some really bad reflux and had it removed a bit ago. I'm so glad to hear that it still works for some people, because right now my stomach is a disaster zone. Keep up the good work and take care of yourself!

[certifiedcoder 11]

I still have mine but converting to the gastric sleeve in 11 days! I am having esophagus uses with pouch dilatation and inflammation and weight gain. I'm so disappointed, I loved my band. It really helped me make the lifestyle changes I needed and now it is awful. The mental anguish alone is terrible. 100 lb sustained weight loss for 8 years and now re-gaining.

Cant wait to convert