Banded With J&j???

[FlaLMT 0]

Hello!!

Anyone here with the J&J band? Need some info.

Thanks in advance!!

[wsb 0]

Are you talking about the SAGB band, which was just recently approved for usage in US? It is a Johnson and Johnson product. It is what I have and my doctor highly recommended it due to less problems with erosion and the port has titanium in it which is less likely to create any problems with the port.

[FlaLMT 0]

Yes, I believe it is the recently approved band. Thats great to know! Thanks Wanda!

[crikkit 0]

I was just banded with it last week, because there were some shortages of Inamed bands in Mexico, where I was banded. I wasn't sure about switching bands, but now I'm glad ... my doctor won't do low-profile ports for the initial surgery for Inamed bands, but the J&J band comes with a low-profile port, so I got my wish!

[FlaLMT 0]

Thanks for the response crikkit.

How are you doing with the post op diet?

[crikkit 0]

The post-op diet has been fine, but I think my doctor is more lenient than most. I only had to be on liquids for one week. I'm in the mushies phase this week.

Are you going to be banded soon FlaLMT?

[FlaLMT 0]

YES!!!! Just got approved for surgery on the 23rd! So excited. But nervous as well. Ive never gone under before...