Help me out here...need links to articles citing what causes erosion.

Im sure google has plenty of articles but the main reason for erosion is over eating and drinking things like carbonated beverages, taking nsaids, drinking caffiene

I just checked the book I was given just before my surgery. It is called The-Lap-Band Solution by Paul O'Brien MD. It states that there is nothing that can be done to prevent erosion and that the chances of erosion are less than 1%. Also states it was more common years ago but has significantly decreased.

It's a big misconception that food can cause band erosion. Food never touches the band. However, if your prone to ulcers from things like NSAIDS, then it could contribute to band erosion via an ulcer.

There is also band erosion which is actually secondary. First a slip occurs and then the band erodes into the stomach because the slip goes undetected. This type of erosion is much more common because it's usually caused by human error, like a band too tight, vomiting, and/or over eating.

Statistically speaking, band erosion as a primary complication (not secondary to a slip) only occurs in 1% of cases. The chances of it happening are very rare.

http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-8

Does caffeine really have an impact? I drink coffee every morning.

Does caffeine really have an impact? I drink coffee every morning.

Only if you're prone to ulcers. If you're not and your surgeon didn't tell you no caffeine, you're fine.

Whew, thanks Mis!

why dont you just ask your dr for more info (esp if some are just spouting hogwash)

Im sure google has plenty of articles but the main reason for erosion is over eating and drinking things like carbonated beverages' date=' taking nsaids, drinking caffiene[/quote']

I checked google...only the one study I cited in the other thread.

If you over eat the food will put pressure on your band causing the band to erode in to the stomach. Over eating does cause erosion.

Foods that typically cause bloating, such as carbonated beverages, can lead to increased stomach pressure. The pressure exerted can cause the band to expand and contract, leading to erosion of the banding material. As a result, sodas are not included in post-surgical diet plans.

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Cause of Erosion: Anti-inflammatory

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  Anti-inflammatory drugs pose a dual hazard for Lap-Band patients. First, the anti-inflammatory drug will attack the band and attempt to treat the area where the band was surgically implanted. Second, anti-inflammatory drugs--like aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen--can cause serious stomach problems. Bleeding, perforation and ulcers are all stated side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs. Both will lead to erosion of the band.
  Cause of Erosion: Pressure
  
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    Foods that typically cause bloating, such as carbonated beverages, can lead to increased stomach pressure. The pressure exerted can cause the band to expand and contract, leading to erosion of the banding material. As a result, sodas are not included in post-surgical diet plans.
    
    My friends band eroded because she ate too much and had to have it removed.
    

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Lap band erosion, also called lap band migration, happens when the band actually grows into the stomach. It occurs in as few as 2% and as many as 9.5% of patients, and the treatment is always the permanent removal of the band.

Yes I know what it is...looking for links as to the CAUSES. Thanks though.

I just googled it and about 20 sites came up.

http://www.ehow.com/...nd-erosion.html

FYI.... Ehow is wrong on acetominophen(Tylenol) is not an anti inflammatory. It is safer.

I just googled it and about 20 sites came up.

Most of them are from sites like this and are just opinions...

Thanks for all the 411 about erosion.It has been my only pre op worry.

Now I'll have to find something else to worry about