How long have you been banded - Poll

[HAL380 0]

Good Morning Everyone;

I have read - here and there - of slippage and erosion when banded. This is a concern to me. I think there is more experience in europe with the band and they are reporting erosion. Maybe something different in the band they use?

In any case please let us know how long you have been banded and if you have had any real problems. Not just inconveniences.

Regards

Hal

[FighterGirl 1]

I have been banded for almost 7 years. I did have an issue with slippage, but apparently it was a common issue with fills and the older model band I had had. Since I have been rebanded, almost 4 years now, I have had no problems.

[Apples2 19]

Will be banded 2 yrs on 6/17. Have had 2 fills only and no problems what so ever. I feel my experience has been an ideal one.

[HarleyGirl 1]

I'm a little over two years out.....no significant problems at all. Like you mentioned, some inconveniences...usually my own fault....but not a second of true trouble.

[iwokeupfat 0]

I was banded 5/03/2010. Had my first fill yesterday (1cc). No problems yet. I had an initial problem with general anesthesia, but that passed in 3 days.

[esv2000 0]

I was banded June 30th 2009 and just started doing fine on wt loss. No problems so far with band.

Edited May 27, 2010 by esv2000

[NoName-AZ 0]

Banded 9-23-09. No problems to date. 71.9 lbs lost.

[juliansmom2003 3]

Banded 7 months and no problems whatsoever than the occasional PBing due to ME being a bonehead

Lost 48 lbs post-op (the rest of the total on my ticker was pre-op)

[frenchvanilla 0]

Ive been banded since 6-26-08, no problems just very sloowwww weight loss

[crzytchr 3]

I was banded July 14, 2008, two fills, and no problems so far.

[Jachut 487]

I'm getting on for five years, never had a single problem, never been overfilled and probably pb'd 10 times in total.

Edited May 28, 2010 by Jachut

[illuminationlady 7]

Six months. No problems! Best thing I ever did for myself. Best wishes!!!

[cwm812 11]

Banded 4/21/08 and no big problems. I still get stuck once and awhile and I had one small overfill.

Actually, I had many more problems before I was banded!

Cindy

[marknj6241 0]

Hi,

I was banded 19 days ago and my first fill is June 17. So far so good. I lost 31 lbs .....

Mark

[Havens 0]

I have been banded since May 17, 2010. Monday will be 2 weeks. I have done wonderful and have lost right at 7 pounds. I had lost 10 Pre-op so, 17 pounds. I am eating solids now. Seemed quick, but I'm doing so good.....I am being very careful and doing itty bitty bite and chewing and chewing. Post op SX appt June 4, then I guess they will give me a fill appt. then.