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Tell me more about band erosion ...

This board is the first I am hearing of this complication - can someone tell me more?

How do you know?

What actually is "band erosion"?

How / can it be fixed?

Thanks in advance.

LTOT

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    Band erosion happens when the band erodes into the stomach.

    Things that can cause it include....repeated vomiting, use of NSAIDS (ibuprofen, etc.), maybe alcohol, maybe smoking.

    Sometimes, there are no symptoms. Sometimes, the symptoms are infection-like around the port.

    Once it's been confirmed (endoscopy), I believe the only solution is to remove the band.

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