Check ups

Hi I have had my lapband for ten years and have not had it checked since then.  If I'm not having any problems should I have it check? I don't have a doctor anymore.

How is your weight loss?  If it ain't broke don't fix it.

You are probably just fine.  However, you may want to establish yourself with a doctor.  I think it would be good for you to have someone to go to if you need a fill, or got forbid an emergency happens.  It can be an issue getting a surgeon to take you on when they didn't put in the band, I am not sure how to get around that.  Take good care!

Have you never had fills? I had about six fills in the first 15 months and saw the doctor then. From about 2 years to about 6 years I had an annual barium swallow but over the last few years my doctor said that after so long I know if it feels right and so it wasn't worth doing.

iMO, if it feels right, there is no problem. But as another poster said, having a doctor lined up in case of need might be a good idea.