It seems to me that we have an excellent opportunity to answer our own question regarding erosions.

We have a superb sampling of banded folks from all regions. I will be collating data to try and help us all see a snapshot of what is happening and where.

If you want to take part in this very unofficial study, Throw on a post (or PM Me) and I'll start collating.

RULES!!

Please only report your data. If you report data for another LBT'er I need their username as well as their stats. I won't accept spouses or friends unless they have a user account. Remember, this is LBT statistics, not LBT, plus everyone I know who has a band! :heh:

Format for Submission of Data:

Date Banded:

Country:

Doctor:

Erodoed: Y/N

If Eroded Date Removed:

If you don't give me all the information I can NOT add you to the data. If you don't supply data, I will try and PM you to request missing data.

PERMANENT DISCLAIMER!!!

This study is not intended to impugn, malign, or misrepresent surgeons and their ability to perform. This is a simple collection of numbers. So, if you see items like: Lopez 100% next to number of erosions, be sure to look and see just how many have reported. If 1 person reports, and 1 person erodes, thats 100%.

The more people take part, the better the data becomes!

Privacy

Anyone who wishes to submit their information by personal message will have their identity kept confidential. I will not reveal to anyone on LBT (or outside of LBT) their usernames or any other personal information provided to me.

TEMPORARY DISCLAIMER!!!

These figures show an INCREDIBLY high erosion rate due to the very small sampling of folks in the study. Don't Panic!

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This data is updated daily by midnight US. EST.

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***** Apologies Folks, it appears when the thread moved formatting was lost and can not be put back in. I'll ask Alex if it can be 'fixed' but we may not be able to host these stats anymore ****

Stuff happens. :puke:

Banded in US

Date of Banding 10-18-04

No erosion - No problems at all

The date you were banded.---------April 6, 2004

Where you were banded (Country)----Rosarito, Mexico

Surgeon's Name------------------Dr. Juan Carlos Lopez

Whether your band has Eroded or not.---Eroded - removed Dec 6, 2005

I added the surgeon's name -- thought this would also be a good way to see how many erosions are per surgeon as well, whether US or MX or wherever.

Banded March 30, 2005

Surgeon: Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Monterrey. MX

Not eroded, no problems to report!

I added the surgeon's name -- thought this would also be a good way to see how many erosions are per surgeon as well, whether US or MX or wherever.

Fabulous Idea!

If we could collect that data too, it would be wonderful.

Date Banded: 9/16/05

Country: US

State: Louisiana

Surgeon: Dr. Thomas Lavin

Eroded? Yes/No?: No, not eroded. No problems.

I also added the state in the event you want to include that data as well.

banded 3/14/05

Dr. Watkins NWWLS

Kirkland WA

no band problems.

I'm newly banded (11-21-05) and my banding was done in Houston. What I know about erosion is only what I've read on these boards. But I wonder if maybe you might want to include the date of first fill in your survey too. Could something related to getting a fill before healing be a factor?

Banded April 6th 2004

Banded in TJ MX

Surgeon Dr. Ariel Ortiz

Date of erosion detected Nov 21st

Band Removed Nov 28th

I'm newly banded (11-21-05) and my banding was done in Houston. What I know about erosion is only what I've read on these boards. But I wonder if maybe you might want to include the date of first fill in your survey too. Could something related to getting a fill before healing be a factor?

The more data the better. :puke:

Who was your Doctor? Just so I can add you in.

Banded April 6th 2004

Surgeon Dr. Ariel Ortiz

Erosion detected Nov 21st 2005

Band Removed due to erosion Nov 28th

Banded 11-21-05.

Dr Spivak, Houston TX.

No fills yet.

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TJ, Mexico - Ortiz

No problems at all!! :puke:

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This is an excellent idea! Thanks for doing it.

Hi Dawg,

Banded in US by Dr. C in TX. Date banded: 6/23/03

NO EROSION

Babs in TX

Date Banded: 8/9/05

Country: US

State: Texas

Surgeon: Dr. Robert Powell

Eroded? Yes/No?: No, not eroded. No problems