Sooo... as I am waiting for my surgery approval I realized that I could very well end up being allergic to the band. I say this because my body is sensitive to EVERYTHING! How do I know if im allergic to the material that the band is made of? Has anyone shared this concern? is there a difference in the Lapband or Realize band just incase I end up being allergic to the Lapband? Blah... freaking out. my surgery status says "pended".

It is my understanding that the band and all its part are silicone (it doesnt matter what brand). There is some research that shows some people can be allergic to it...but it is extremely rare. I honestly would not worry about it. But talk to the surgeon once you are approved.

_{I agree}

Thank you ladies! :clap:

Alie:

I had the same concern. I am allergic to virtually EVERYTHING. But I did some research, discovered what you've already been told--that allergic reactions are incredibly rare--and decided to go ahead with it. And so far, so good.

I say go for it and don't worry; it almost certainly won't be an issue (and there's no way to know ahead of time!).

That's what I did, anyway.

I was totally afraid of this too.... I'm allergic to everything...right down to the medical tape they used on my incisions. But so far, 2 months out... I'm ok with the band.

Day 2 of recovery I started getting a rash... EVERYWHERE... turns out it was yeast which goes bananas because of all the antibiotics. I had to use the topical yeast stuff and my doc gave me 5 of those prescription yeast infection pills that are usually single dose, it took 5 days to kill it all. My initial fear was that I was allergic to the band, which it's great that I wasn't... but the yeast...OMG, that was hell all by itself.

Good luck!

Thanks everyone... i go in on MONDAY!!! I'll come back and let everyone know how it goes with the band. -fingers crossed-

Thanks everyone... i go in on MONDAY!!! I'll come back and let everyone know how it goes with the band. -fingers crossed-

I imagine you can always touch one and see if ur skin reacts? My gand is allergic but tests have said for what. we touch alot of plastic and silicones etc, even in our clothes, I think it should be fine

so how it going give me an update going in 8/30/11

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