What is erosion?

[Heatherz88 2]

I keep hearing "erosion" what is that in the band?

[Wheetsin 714]

Erosion is when the band begins to erode through the organ. Think of a tight piece of string tied around a marshmallow. Over time, it may actually cut into or wear through the skin of the marhmallow. That's erosion.

[heatherbelly 0]

I was looking at the Before and after pages (which are amazing and inspirational, btw) and noticed there were people who had had their bands removed because of erosion, and some who had been rebanded. Is there a shelf-life to the band, as in, after x number of years, you could have erosion? Thanks for all your wisdom!!

[Wheetsin 714]

The shelf life of the band is... the same as your life. It is designed to be a lifetime implant. Erosion isn't the band itself eroding, it's specific to breakdown of the organ's integrity.

Erosion just kind of happens. One of the things thought to be a significant contributor is being too tight. This would make sense. Another is the surgeon's skill/know-how/preference -- HOW the band is placed. My own thoughts - it seems logical that the type of band you have would also have an impact, but that's just me thinking, nothing that's official or backed up with literature.

You could erode 8 months into it, you could erode 20 years from now. It doesn't happen often, at all. But it can happen.

[Heatherz88 2]

Erosion is when the band begins to erode through the organ. Think of a tight piece of string tied around a marshmallow. Over time, it may actually cut into or wear through the skin of the marhmallow. That's erosion.

Thank you so much!IZve noticed that you have been a big help to many here and im sure I spealk for everyone ...THANK YOU!