My doctor ( Dr. Nguyen) said he is switching to the new telemetric band in January. It sounds really good not to have a port but I have not heard much in the way of info on this site. Does anyone know more info on the rates os slippage or erosion etc. i looked on the website but it doesnt mention any studies and I can't seem to find much on it. The surgical technique appears to be the same so I need help to decide whether I wait till Jan. or Feb. or get the VG band now. Thanks.

My doctor ( Dr. Nguyen) said he is switching to the new telemetric band in January. It sounds really good not to have a port but I have not heard much in the way of info on this site. Does anyone know more info on the rates os slippage or erosion etc. i looked on the website but it doesnt mention any studies and I can't seem to find much on it. The surgical technique appears to be the same so I need help to decide whether I wait till Jan. or Feb. or get the VG band now. Thanks.

Wow, I just read about that. It sounds fantastic! Being able to adjust the band electronically. I wonder if you still have to go into the doctor for that... My only concern would be that if it stops working it would mean surgery to go in and fix or replace it. Sounds like it is still pretty new on the market. Not sure if I would want to be one of the "control" group.