I'm scheduled for surgery on 1/9, and I'm trying to get a handle on what kinds of complications people have been seeing. I know for the most part everyone is happy with their results even if they've had complications; I'm just wondering what minor and major issues are potentially on the horizon -- and if, in the long run, virtually everyone has some issues. Those of you who have had the band for years, please post too!

Thanks much :eek:

See my signature line. I had 5 major and 3 minor surgeries due to complications. My first port became badly infected and was surgically removed. The wound never healed and tubing eventually stuck out of my body. My port was eventually surically replaced, but the 2nd one also became badly infected. I was poked, sliced & drained then eventually diagnosed with erosion, so my band was surgically removed last week, and I'm currently recovering from 1.5 years of hard times. But I'm down 70 pounds and got my life back... I just hope I can hold on to the loss.

My port flipped shortly after surgery. Due to my surgeon traveling, & me traveling, it was almost 4 months before I could have the port revised. Then it took another 3 months before I was able to get any restriction through a fill. I have not had any other problems since this was fixed. (knock on wood).

Inability to burp and moderate-severe upper/mid back pain. The back pain effect happened immediately after surgery and has endured. The burping effect leads to severe gas, since the air has to take the long way out.

I am blessed to say that after 3 months I have not had any problems. Banded 9/8/05