life of lapband?

[MerryHearted 20]

All the research on breast implants I've done says that yes, you need to have them replaced after awhile.

I think the band itself is supposed to last forever, but like others said, the parts like the inner balloon and tubing might be more likely to need replacing. If I have to have mine replaced in order to keep the weight off, I'll find a way. I just hope that whatever goes wrong to cause replacement isn't something that does permanent damage. (e.g. stomach eroding and too much scar tissue to replace the band)

With the morbidity factors of being grossly obese though, I'll take my chances with potential band complications and just be as careful as possible with the band I have. It's safer than being fat, at least with the health problems I was already having and my family history. That may or may not be true for everyone; it's good to consider the risks involved.

[laura.holt@us.s 0]

I was banded over a year ago and had a really tight fill this past September. On occasion I experience (like I am now) days when I am unable to hardly eat or drink anything without it coming back up. This past Sunday I was able to drink some milk in the morning and have somefood at lunchtime and for dinner. Yesterday (Mon) and today I can't hold my Water down without it coming up or even some hot tea. I know at this point not to even try to eat anything solid. This has happened before and then the next day I am fine and able to eat small normal portions. Does this happen to anyone else from time to time.

[nyllrap 0]

I haven't been banded yet, but went to a support group this week and asked that question. I was told 30 years.

[gdf18 2]

30 Years! Yippee

[gdf18 2]

30 years! That will work for me.....by that time I won't have any teeth left to eat with! If I can keep this working until my mid 80s, I'll hope that by then I'll have behavior changes in place! LOL

[juliatabor 0]

thanks Molly, thats really helpful. congratulations by the way on your phenomenal success with the band!

Julia x

[juliatabor 0]

Hi laura

How are you getting on now?Thanks for replying. I havnt decided for sure if I'm going to get the band yet but it helps me to make an informed decision hearing honest experiences like yours. Can I ask you, despite the disadvntages of the band would you still recommend it?

Julia x