I had the surgery 2 years ago in May. This is the first time I have used a forum. I am having some problems, so I wanted to see if there was anyone else out there like me.

Hi Dayna!

What kind of problems are you having?

There is a lot of help here.

Welcome to LBT! What kind of problems are you having?

Welcome! What kind of problems?

Wow! You all are quick. Actually I have to have my band removed this Friday. I had it put it in Mexico, and worked great for about 6 months. I lost 50 pounds. I went in for a fill, and I think I got it too full. I got to where it felt like it wasn't even there. I knew something was wrong, but I got pregnant and didn't worry about it. I decided in December I better have it checked out. When I did the doctor said I had an erosion. I was very upset and didn't know what to do. I finally decided to get it over with. I am not sure if I want to try to have it put back in or not. I didn't know if anyone else went through this and had theirs put back.

Dayne, If you will check out the "Lapband Complications" thread I'm sure you will find plenty of people who feel your pain and can relate to your experience. They might even be able to offer some very valuable advice.

I do not know first hand about the problem you are having, but there are plenty of good people on here who have recently been through the exact thing you are experiencing. They'll find your post. In the meantime, I wish you luck and good health. Cindy

Wow! You all are quick. Actually I have to have my band removed this Friday. I had it put it in Mexico, and worked great for about 6 months. I lost 50 pounds. I went in for a fill, and I think I got it too full. I got to where it felt like it wasn't even there. I knew something was wrong, but I got pregnant and didn't worry about it. I decided in December I better have it checked out. When I did the doctor said I had an erosion. I was very upset and didn't know what to do. I finally decided to get it over with. I am not sure if I want to try to have it put back in or not. I didn't know if anyone else went through this and had theirs put back.

This is getting to be a trend with people who were banded in Mexico. Correct me if I'm wrong, as I often am, but could this have anything to do with bacteria introduced at the time of banding. Just because a facility looks clean doesn't mean it has passed American specifications.