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Are you sure about that?...lol. I just invested my evening in reading through this.:ranger:

Susan: I finally figured out how to read this thread in its entirety. (not familiar with LBT) I was trying to read with an open mind and understand what you wanted me to see. I think your last response ....the one that I am quoting here..is the bottom line, am I correct?

I cant tell you how good your reply makes me feel. My Mexico surgeon has had his band in for 9 years and has no plans of removing it. Thank you for taking the time to respond and ease a newbies fears.

Thank you for your response...Dr. Rumbaut was also my surgeon.

I have been banded 7 months and it has gone well. I have seen on several band sites the horrors of complications and band removal. I would love to hear from some veterans who have had their bands awhile with no complications. I understand that in the U.S. this is a relatively new procedure (2001). But I am grateful for any positive input from the vets....I would love to believe this band will be in me for a long time to come.

I went to Mexico and highly recommend it. The Mexico Dr.'s that I know of that have great reputations are Dr. Rumbaut, Dr. Kuri, Dr. Ortiz, Dr. Delajoya, Dr. Aceves. There maybe some I missed..but you can look up each doctor on his own webiste. I went to Dr. Rumbaut who has done over 4,500 band surgeries and has a band himself. The trick is to arrange after care in the states BEFORE surgery. Some U.S. doctors will not see Mexico patients. The hospital was first rate and high tech. :clap2:

5 months post op...need friends and will be a good one back.