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Study: Almost 50% Of Lap Band Patients Had The Band Removed - Is This True ?

Here is the article:

http://health.usnews...ap-band-surgery

Allergan said that many changes to the band have occured. But bottom line.....how prevelant is having the band removed after 10-15 years? It may not be around 50% now...but bottom line...I'm sure its a decent percentage (25-35% perhaps maybe ?)

Thoughts or Opinions from experienced Bansters?

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  • Jean McMillan
    Jean McMillan

    You're sure it's a decent percentage (25-35%)? What makes you sure of that? The study quoted in that article consisted of only 151 patients, studied in Belgium from 1994-1997. I'm not a big fan of

  • goddesscordelia
    goddesscordelia

    I don't think I'll ever get mine out- talk to me in 10 years! -Cordelia, banded 1/08

  • Rojasanoll
    Rojasanoll

    I read this article and my sister works for Allergan and I have had the priveledge to read other lab studies from Allergan that my sister was allowed to check out for me. What this article didn't say

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Like it has been stated, the study posted here is one that used older band models and only had about 50% of the solicited patients actually respond. Obviously, there are things to consider when stepping into any type of procedure, but I would look for more up to date information.

Thats the thing...I'm trying to find an updated study !

Thats the thing...I'm trying to find an updated study !

how about asking your doctor for his (standings) as he is the one who could be doing the surgery and those are the findings you should be worried about. (how long has the done WLS, how many, any failures, deaths)

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