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Evy

By Evy, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Evy    1

Evy
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http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-05-07/allergan-receives-u-dot-s-dot-subpoena-over-weight-loss-device

Allergan Receives U.S. Subpoena Over Weight Loss Device www.businessweek.com

Allergan Inc. (AGN), the maker of the wrinkle treatment Botox, received a U.S. government subpoena over its gastric banding device for obesity.

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TKW    501

TKW
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hmmmmm interesting. Well, too late now, I've got one!

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karewpah    173

karewpah
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It doesn't say why they were subpenaed

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Lollicatt    36

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You have to google to get the actual article, IT says they were subpoenaed for the latest studies because of the fail rates.. ...

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Lollicatt    36

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You have to google to get the actual article, IT says they were subpoenaed for the latest studies because of the fail rates.. ...

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warriors_journey    2

warriors_journey
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It is alarming - greater than 40%!!!!

I'm having signs/symptoms of an eroded band, so I AM frightened.

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warriors_journey    2

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It is alarming - greater than 40%!!!!

I'm having signs/symptoms of an eroded band' date=' so I AM frightened.[/quote']

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puracriolla    0

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It is alarming - greater than 40%!!!!

I'm having signs/symptoms of an eroded band' date=' so I AM frightened.[/quote']

Hownu know as eroded.

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warriors_journey    2

warriors_journey
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I don't KNOW 4 sure but I have the symptoms & my doc said he wanted 2 see me ASAP.

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Cocoabean    430

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Here is some info about it from back in January:

http://www.aboutlawsuits.com/medical-device-hearing-letter-24077/

Link to the letter within the article, you'll see some interesting facts.

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warriors_journey    2

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Sx are pain & swelling @ the port site. Stomach pain....is horrid.

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Cocoabean    430

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Sx are pain & swelling @ the port site. Stomach pain....is horrid.

Port pain and swelling are signs of erosion. Hope you get it figured out and feel better soon!

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warriors_journey    2

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I have an appt Saturday. I just wanna know so I can get it fixed & move forward.

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TKW    501

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The port (mine anyway) is no where near the actual band. Why would the port hurt? Strange.

Wish you luck!

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