band failing after 3 years

[vikkiann 0]

Hello...

I've had my band for 3 years now. I have lost 120 pounds. I have the most amazing surgeon and have been really blessed along this journey. Somewhere along the last 4 months i had complete loss of restriction. I went to see my Dr, after a few fill attempts, he noticed my band would not hold Fluid. We scheduled me for a port replacement which he did on tuesday 6/24, my band still would not hoild Fluid, it was not my port. He then proceeded to do an endoscopy to rule out an erosion, which he did, it is not an erosion. My band has a bubble and is leaking out fluid. My surgeon says Allergan has to replace it. Does anyone have their paperwork and can tell me what the warranty on the device is? it would be greatly appreciated!!!

I can be emailed at:

vjoseph@interthinx.com

many thanks,

Vikki

[Guest Cris2008]

I am reading lap band for life from Ariel Artiz Lagardere, it comes from the USA this book and it states that that it is possible to happen before page 139 because this is the page I am. Am due to have my band in September and I am reading everything that can go wrong, that is one of them. You will need a replacement Band. Anyway, you should know now, the amount of food you should eat after 3 years of restriction so one would hope that you could handle some months of being starving all the time? i have been waiting for the band for 2 years now. Good luck though.

[vikkiann 0]

what do you mean it could happen? i dont recall this being one of the side effects that could potentially happen???

[starrgirrl 0]

Hi Vikki-

I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you are experiencing! If you can wait until Monday, please consider calling Allergan directly. There is a gentleman there who is the customer service rep for the Lap-Band. I cannot recall his name at the moment, but he was very helpful when I called about my slipped band. He should be able to provide you with more information.

[youknowit 11]

hi. i just found out my band has a LEAK in it. it's not the port, it's not eroded. it's the actual portion of the band that is supposed to fill. it has broken or "popped". my doc says it must be replaced, it cannot be fixed. has anyone had this problem? i saw what it looks like when i had a fluroscopy the other day, it's like the Fluid goes in, and trickles right back out into my body. scary, and i'm really sad. i've had the band for 2 1/2 years. i was going through what you are mentioning, fill, no restriction. another fill, no restriction. we did this three times, and then it was like "something is wrong". my doc says they are going to try to get the LapBand people (Inamed? Allergan?) replace it, but that's not a "for sure" thing. anyone with advice? is this what's going on with you, vikkiann? please let me know what you've found out, or if you have any advice. Thanks!

[vikkiann 0]

let me know if this makes i to you, im not quite sure how to reply on

this message board...can you email me directly at gannie71@gmail.com

it sounds like we have the same EXACT problem. I will find out my

answer about it being replaced tomorrow..