I am just beginning my journey. My first consult is March 21 and boy am I nervous. I plan on talking to the Dr about the band (which I am leaning toward) as opposed to the sleeve or bypass. Anyway, I read somewhere (can't remember where) that there is nickel in the band. Well guess what? I am allergic to nickel...go figure! Has anyone seen this before or know about it? Also, I keep reading about rejection.....would that have to do with the nickel or just because a foreign object is implanted inside the body? Like I said, I plan on asking the surgeon about this, (I have a book of questions) but just wanted some input. Thanks.

You can just google "nickel in lap band"

Best thing to do is get an allergy test.. I had a bad reaction to a titanium ring years ago.. 1 dr said i was allergic.. i had an allergy test right before deciding the band.. Came out negative.. Got the lap band had the worst eczema for 2 weeks thought I was rejecting the band but now 1.5 months later I'm perfectly fine