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Study: Almost 50% Of Lap Band Patients Had The Band Removed - Is This True ?
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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
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I don't think I'll ever get mine out- talk to me in 10 years! -Cordelia, banded 1/08
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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
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?