Lap band "open"

 Unbelievable!! I'm so mad at all this!  Thanks for ur info and time u took to respond. I really want it out but now I don't trust the doctor and I don't think anyone else will touch me....

On September 7, 2012 at 11:21 PM Pacific Time, POFIS37 wrote: So according to this info it's a surgeon error?? Is that what it means? That's what I got from that...


  According to them the surgeon or a bad product.

Manufacturer Narrative

"failure to secure the band properly may result in it subsequent displacement and necessitate re-operation. The lap-band ap system is not a lifetime product and it may break of fail in whole or in part at any time after implantation and notwithstanding the absence of any defect. ".

You should be taken care of by somebody, Surgeon or Allergan. I'm sure the surgeon will blame the band and visa versa.

You need to get on the butt of this surgeon and make him give you a full explanation. Honestly, if this band is failing I would not get another. It doesn't matter if "he is willing" or not. It is totally up to you. Sometimes if the band has failed for some reason your insurance will approve a revision. It may take some trying and appeals but don't give up. If you are not comfortable with this surgeon get a new one of those, too.

Please keep us posted. I am sorry you have to deal with this but don't get discouraged.

 Yes, I will be calling Monday Am for sure. And no i am really not trusting this thing in me and want it out. U think I can get another surgeon? I will definitely look around for one if that's possible. 
Thank you for the response. I will keep all posted on this awful journey I now have to take. Maybe I can help someone out there right?