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:

has any one experienced erosion with Dr Rodergiuz from Mexico?

Brandi, Rodriguez in Monterrey? Or Jose Rodriguez in Acuna?

banded 1-27-06

Houston, Dr. Speigel

no erosion

Jose Rodriguez in Acuna

i was going to get the band on the 25th with Jose Rodriguez through San antonio but im scared of erosion and the cost of removal and fills. How does it eroed? Is it from the pt or the doc?

Brandi, there are no clear rasons form erosion. Some say it is the band being an improper fit. Some say it is certain conditions that exist in the body. The risk is very low - but do your homework. If you are considering a doctor in Mexico, I suggest joining the yahoo group "Mexcian Bandsters" and searching for the doctors of interest to you.

What is erosion?

Banded 2|23|06 In Tijuana Mex. By Dr.daniel Huacuz No Complications ,have The Inamed Band And Adjusted To 4cc.starting Weight Was 268 218goal...150lbs. Height5'7 .am Very Concerned About Erosions Someone Very Close To Me Is Going Through It And Is Going Through Tough Times !!!please If Your Dr. Was Dr. Huacuz Make Sure That Your Post After Care Is Their For You.and That You Are Not Neglected As Some Occurences Have Taken Place In The Past ,please Love Your Self And And Insist In The Best After Care As Possible!!!!!!!!!! No One Loves Like You Do !!!

Format for Submission of Data:

Date Banded: 1st surgery May 2, 2006 2nd surgery May 5, 2006

Country: USA

Doctor: Dr. Snyder

Erodoed: Y/N no

If Eroded Date Removed:

Date Banded: 8/19/06

Country: Mexico

Doctor: Dr. Ortiz

Eroded: No

If Eroded Date Removed: N/A

Date Banded: 10th July 2006

Country:Belgium

Doctor:Marc Fouquet

Erodoed: Y/N no

If Eroded Date Removed:

Date Originally Banded: 17 July 2002

Country:France

Doctor:Vincent Frering

Band:Midband

Eroded: No

Slipped: Yes

Date ReBanded: 9 May 2005

Country:USA

Doctor:Brent Steward

Band:9.75cm Lap-Band

Eroded: No

No complications so far...1yr & 4mos post-op

Considering surgery wondering what is erosion? Also fills, are they usually covered by insurance, are they painful, how often and why?

Thanks, Christina

Hello everyone.

My sincere apologies but I'm going to request this thread be locked. I've asked Alex on several occasions to give a solution to the thread posting problems and I don't think it's fair to people to keep this running for now.

If the posting situation can be resolved I'll be happy to re-open the stats.

Best,

thanks for all the info it is very helpful .I am not banded yet ,just got started . I am going to Dr. george Woodman ,in memphis Tn in oct. for my first visit. My best friend went to Dr woodman in 2004 she lost around 75 pounds plus now she has a 4 month old baby when banded. and so far she has not had no problems.