I was reading a post on yahoo that lapbands need to be replaced after ten years, does anyone know if this is true??:shades_smile:

Wow!

No, Inamed, makers of the Lapband system claim this appliance is made to last a human's lifetime.

But, being the concious consumer.... how do we know that's really true?

We'd have to look outside the USA becuase the band hasn't been FDA approved here as long as it has in other parts of the world.

So that would be international news..not here in the US. Of course, we'd find out about it.

I'm curius, too about the band...and how long it lasts. I'm on maintenance and although I'll never see my band doc again, unless something goes wrong.... in the back of my mind I wonder.

Do Australians use the Inamed Lapband System, or do they have another manufacturer? And how long has it been in use in Australia? (I'm not Australian but if you don't mind I'd like to keep an eye on this thread as I'd like to know, too)

Edited March 21, 200818 yr by GraceUtah

I am not certain what type, will find out what type he used I know it it german. I think they have been using in Australia for ten years now.Will do more research and get back to you. Sounds like you have kept the weight off. great news. I have lost 26 kilos so far.

Well i have an Australian one and i have had it for 7yrs without issue and it survived a car accident with a direct hit to it, they sure are made to last!

Bel

Wow, thanx for that, I am in Australia too, so maybe dont have to stress out.

I wouldn't worry, after all you can't do anything to stop it if it was to need replacing so enjoy, you can always get a new one anyway

slap the fat,,, do you still have the band ????

any issues these day !!!!!

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