why do people get the band removed????

Erosion, slip, improper installation, etc.

How many what?

how many people??? should i be worry to spend all that money and it might be for nothing???

think you'll have a tough time getting the "how many" except perhaps by researching boards... the only groups that probably keep track are the makers of the lap band -- Inamed and the other one -- and I'm not sure how willing they'd be to release those numbers. Which likely don't include Mexico Docs. Maybe your surgeon can help.

Yeah, sorry but you'll have to do your own research there.

There's a very small chance your band would have to be removed. Only you can decide if that's something you need to worry about.

From my understanding your band has less of a chance of slipping if you treat it right - i.e. don't pb/throw up a lot and/or over eat and erosion is anyone's guess - doesn't seem to be related to what one does or doesn't do - unluck of the draw. Erosion seems to happen around 2 years (non of this info is scientific it is jusst what i have gleaned from my readings). I am the opposite of fyou - i never worry about what ifs and just barge ahead so it is good to do your research - i just always hope for the best and go from there. If I slip i will be mad at myself cuz i do pb alot (not ALOT) but when i hear of so many others that have never done it - i think its a lot. I try not to overeat but realized i had been overeating and not realizing it (for months) so that's why i say it will be my fault. I'm just praying i don't erode - i have other implants in me and they are still there so i think i will be ok. good luck

should i be worry to spend all that money and it might be for nothing???

I am one of those people who lost their band due to erosion. I sold my convertible mustang to have this surgery and I will tell you this , I would do it again in a heartbeat. The band gave me the tool I needed to lose over 100 pounds. It has been 10 months since my removal and as of this morning Iam 2 lbs less then when I had it removed. The band did it's job for me, the rest is up to my head doing it's job since Iam flying solo now.

thank you that make me feel much better now i just need to win the lottery or wait until next year.