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 on March 10th, 2006 by Dr.Ariel Ortiz and doing great so far!! No erosion--:eek:

237/215/145?

Thank you for this data! How long will you be collecting or is this ongoing?

This is ongoing and I've no plans on closing it out at any time.

Could you please explain what eroding is?

Erosion - in a nutshell.

The band begins to work its way through the stomach wall over a period of time, for reasons which are (at the moment time) unclear. The band can be absorbed entirely into the stomach cavity which (of course) renders the band ineffective and brings with it a number of other complications. Upon erosion the band is typically removed and, after a 'cooling off period' to allow healing, a new band can be reinserted.

Erosion is frequently not considered an 'emergancy' level operation but most surgeons will remove eroding bands as a matter of urgency.

I recommend that everyone concerned about erosion seek consultation with their surgeon.

no problems

Banded March 7th, 2006 by Dr. Michael Snyder, Denver, CO.

Inamed VG band- no problems so far (knock on wood).

Thank you for your reply Dawg. I agree with a few others as incorporating what type of band. The band type/ surgeon /age of band would be the biggest factors I would think. Again, thank you for your time and the data you are collecting.

Banded 4/11/06

Dr. Montgomery

NWWLS

Everett, WA USA

No problems to report

thanks for doing this! Will you be doing it for slips as well?

Date Banded: 4/15/03

Country:mexico

Doctor:dr. ortiz

Erodoed: Y/N no erosion

If Eroded Date Removed:n/a

-Mary Ann

Date Banded: 12-13-05

Country: USA

Doctor: Dr. Johnell-Colorado

Erodoed: No

Date Banded: 02/08/06

Country: USA

Doctor: Dr. Vincent Lusco

City/State: Louisville KY

Eroded: No

Date Removed: N/A

For some reason I didn't think I had to reply to this as a newbie but now I see that several people as new as I have.... So here are my statistics.

Dawg, I was banded Nov 18 2005.

I was banded in TJ Mexico by Dr. Ariel Ortiz. I get my fills in KC with Dr. Stephen Malley and I have had no complications so far. Add me to the poll please. They used an Inamed band. :faint:

thanks for doing this! Will you be doing it for slips as well?

Actually, I have that going already. You will note the section marked "Others" I also have that broken out in the table just above the Doctor list.

I was banded June 4, 2004~almost two years!

4cc Inamed band

2 fills

Dr. Mike Wolpert in Sioux City, IA

No erosion to date...

I am the first from Canada on your survey woot.

Surgeon Dr Reed - Guelph - Ontario - CANADA

Band Installed Aug 8 2005 J&J Swedish adjustable - with USB port on front hehe Currently 3 fills 5.5 ccs losing 2-3 lbs per week

Weight at consults 376

Weight at surgery 348

Highest Weight 380

Current Weight as of May 2nd 2006 314 lbs Goal is 200 ish

No erosion so far but I just started feeling gas pains in my bowels area omg i am scared it has been 3 days. Everything is going in and coming out just fine. I hope it is not erosion. Will keep you posted.

Steve

sledge-67@rogers.com

Webmaster of www.mycarlisting.com

Date Banded: 2/9/06

Country:Mexico

Doctor:Dr. Sanchez

Erodoed: N

If Eroded Date Removed: n/a

:clap2: Banded 12/01/04

:clap2: Lost 56 pounds to date. lots more to go.:guess

:biggrin1: Dr. Oldham, Georgetown, Kentucky

I am a slow loser but love my band anyway. It is coming off is all that matters. this is a good idea. God bless. Frances