Turns out I have an erosion of my band:(

The questions as to why I can't feel any restriction has been answered:confused:. Not the answer I wanted, but sometimes life hands you problems that you just have to deal with.

Anyway after being filled to 8cc in a 10cc band with zero restriction my doctor took a closer look. Its seems that somehow my band has eroded:scared2:. Why no ones sure, but he removed all the fill liquid until further tests are performed.

There is a strong possibility that my band will have to be removed. Since I never had any restriction I won't miss the band, but after all the money I paid I just feel like I've been cheated (I financed it through a medical loan). I'm not sure just what happens next but I wanted to share this with you guys.

Apparently erosion happens to only a small % of banders, but what do u know I'm in that percentage. The band somehow becomes infected and attaches itself to the stomach instead of surround it. That's why I never felt it.

Pray for me and I'll keep u posted.

I am so sorry to hear. Im wondering if the same thing is wrong with mine. I had surgery 3 weeks ago and I feel minimal restriction. I can eat whatever whenever. Good luck to you

I'm so sorry. I know that has to be a huge disappointment. When did you get banded?

I'm so sorry to hear this! How did they finally figure it out, and were you having any symptoms/pain or fever from the infection? I hope everything goes smoothly and we'll be thinking of you. Best wishes! -BG

I would also like to know how your dr. determined there was an erosion. I have been having similar feelings of no restriction. Hope everything turns out well for you.

Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish you the best. I've been banded for 1yr. and 2mo. I didn't feel any restriction until about my 3rd fill. I remember worrying that something was wrong with my band. So, for those of you that are just banded or have had only a couple of fills, be patient your day will come that you have TOTAL restriction. Good luck everyone!!

cpawelko, my doctor had a hard time filling my band which he found strange. Then I was also very sensitive again after I had thought I was already healed. He filled my band to its capacity & I had zero restriction. Then he removed all the fluid and had me get x-rayed. I'm very disturbed about having my band taken off, but I have no choice.

Thanks Yukiko, but I listened to everyone including my doctor saying just give it time, when I knew somthing was wrong. My advise is if you don't feel right & if you have at least 4cc in your band & no restriction get it checked out. If I had persisted, my infection probably would not have gotten so bad. Because with an erosion you cannot heal without the fluid removed. So me waiting for my "sweet spot" only made it worst.

Just be safe everyone my removal is scheduled for July 23rd, say a prayer for me:)