Can someone tell me what is erosion and how it happens? how it can be prevented? Also, how does one prevent slippage? I don't want to have erosion and not know about it.....

Thanks,

Katie

Can someone tell me what is erosion and how it happens? how it can be prevented? Also, how does one prevent slippage? I don't want to have erosion and not know about it.....

Thanks,

Katie

Erosion is when the band pushes into your stomach. I had this happen to me but caught it early on. After a few weeks of meds my stomach got better but I removed the band so my stomach could heal.

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a quick search on the internet and you'll find that erosion is "when the band penetrates the stomach wall and enters the stomach. Normally placed lap bands surround the outer stomach and constrict it. "

Erosion can be caused by the band being too tight, sutures too tight, your stomach walls can get weaker by bad food choices ( ie not following rules by your doctor), spicy food alcohol etc.

The guidelines set by your doctor should be followed closely. Though it is not hard to go down the bad path it doesnt mean you should it can cause problems.