old style lapband vs new

I had lapband surgery March 24th last year and lost 40 lbs.  I have not lost any since June.  People I know who had the old band stated that they were able to eat whatever and had to stop or vomit.  Even trying to eat later same experience.  Not hungry for 4 to 6 hours and lost their weight.  I had the proceedure and was told I got the new improved band that was more flexable and had less chance of causing ulcers.  Great! except I have always been able to eat (less than normal) but still mopre and became hungrey sooner than my friend with the old band.  Now I stopped getting fills because the Doc told me thw valve only lets fluid in and not out (faulty valve) so I am afraid to overfill.  This concerned over valve came about because I wanted to know if lapband leaked because it works best after fill then in 4 toi 6 weeks is less effective.  Doc tried to remove fluid to see if the amount was the same as injected over time and valve problem found.  I have become depressed, and stopped worrying about weight.  Appitite is less than before operation but not working as well as old styleband friend has.  She eats whatever sometimes but just can'y eat alot or will vomit.  Need answers and help. Chuck

Chuck,

Wow... Sorry to hear you are having these kind of problems... I cant really offer any educated info on either of these bands but.....

Plese do not let this get you so down that you give up trying to figure out the porblem!  Stay on these Dr's and get it straight!  This is a lot for a person to go through just to blow it off as a failed band. 

Also you will probably havea better chance of getting your insurance to pay for a revision surgery now (Due to the band being bad if it is) as apposed to waiting months down the road.

GOOD LUCK!

Jeannie