I am considering possibly getting another lap band put in, once this infected one is removed (due to an infection received from a improperly prepared fill from the radiologist).

Is there anyone out there who has had a 2nd band put in?

Hi:

I got my first band 7/07, had a stubborn slip & second band put in 7/10. Send any questions you have my way. Other than the fatigue being alot worse than the first time, it was very similar. I was mistaken to think that it would be alot easier because I was so much lighter.

FYI - a friend of mine had to wait a year after having a band removed due to infection before the doctor would put in another one. Not sure if that is how they all handle it or not, just an experience to let you know about.

Best wishes to you.

Sue

I am on my second band as well. I had a very small erosion of my stomach, had my band removed and then waited 5 months to get a new band.

Things are so far so good with my second band

I had a 2nd band put in 2 years after the first due to a slippage. I went on liquids for a week before the operation to get the inflammation down, and my surgeon was able to put in a new band at the same time he took out the slipped one.

He warned me that he wasn't going to be sure he could put the band in @ the same time until he went in and saw if there were any complications.

I found the 2nd time around much easier.

I had my second band placed when they removed the first because of pouch dilation. Everything has been fine.