I'm new and excited to be getting my lap band in January. One thing I'm concerned about it something callled erosion. Has anyone experienced this, and how often is this a problem? Thanks for the info...

Hi Susie, thankfully I have not had any issues to my current knowledge of erosion personally. If yo go to the top of the page there is a SEARCH tab, if you type in erosion there, you can get lots of information. I am sure somewhere in there you will find stats on it happening.

Now that said, please keep in mind....there are a few different kind of people posting here. The majority fall into the "newbie" category---less than a year out of surgery, and still soaking up information. Then there are people seeking answers for problems. So if it seems there are a lot of complications, keep that in mind. Few people simply post to say "I'm doing great today" where as they do post if they are having a problem, because they need support. Then there are the angels...the long timers who stick around and help us!!! They answer the same questions over and over, and do it happily!

The point of that being, at first it seemed to me there were a lot of threads concerning bad problems, but when I realized that they all come looking for help, whereas the ones doing well are not...it made more sense.

There are some who believe being over filled, and too tight can lead to erosion. Others, including my Dr. say it is just something that happens sometimes, often without reason.

Erosion is when the band works it's way into the actual stomach itself. It has to be removed then. Sometimes, after healing you can be re-banded, but not always. Most people I have read who have it say it is painless. They just notice a big change in restriction.

I think if you find the actual percentages it will help you relax!

Good Luck!!!! And welcome to LBT!

Kat

Welcome to LBT Susie! I don't know very much about erosion, but if you do a search for it I'm sure you'll find some informative posts. Good luck with your surgery in January!

Welcome Susie

Great to see you here...I hope you find all the answers you are looking for...It is a wonderful supportive community so I am sure those in the 'know' will be able to help...I havent as yet had any first hand experience so thats a good thing I guess. I look forward to hearing of your progress.

Thanks all for making me feel welcome!