I am 5 years post-op and wanted to see how long you can keep your band.

forever

Good question...I was sort

Of

Wondering when it would wear out too!

Three years today

When I first got banded they said I could keep it for life, but as we all have read, things can happen along the way. I think the band it's self may last a lifetime, but in many cases it is the stomach that has issues. When we hear of "a band eroding" it is not the band at all. It is the stomach tissue that erodes. I sure hope I can keep mine forever.

My MD removes his patients bands within 3-5 years with the expectation that weightloss and lifestyle changes will occur during that time. I hope I can live up to that expectation otherwise, I will have to consider the more drastic surgery.

My MD removes his patients bands within 3-5 years with the expectation that weightloss and lifestyle changes will occur during that time. I hope I can live up to that expectation otherwise, I will have to consider the more drastic surgery.

What?!!! That is crazy! I have never heard that from a lapband doc. Mine said I can keep it for life.