How Long?

[sole]

Hi everyone,

I am considering wls and have a question, how long can the band stay in for? Best of luck to everyone,

thanks!

 

[Mazza]

Ah, the simple answer to this is that bands havent been around long enough to produce 'average' life spans. The first band was fitted 15-16 years ago, however since then materials used and technology has improved.

Sorry for not being able to give you a definative answer !

Maz

 

[tashaliza]

hi sole,
sorry im not really sure but i didn't want to read and run. if i had to guess (sorry) i would say that everyone is different, some bands only last a couple of years and have to be replaced and others last much longer.
im sure 2bandsliz and other banders will be along soon with some great advice :0)
love tasha xxx

 

[cazbandy]

There is no simple answer to this.

If a band has no faults or problems, it will hopefully last 10-15 years before needing to be replaced.

But there is not a massive amount of supporting evidence.

The longest I know about is 8 years and that is on a lady I met a month or so ago and hers is still going good.

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

they reakon every bander will need at least 1 replacement in there lives, my 1st band lasted me 3.5 years and was removed & replaced during the same op, i was unlucky as the fill tube came away from the band end, they reakon 10 years will be average for a bands lifespan, its just like buying a car or a washing machine, nothing lasts forever and will need re newing at some point.

liz x

 

[sole]

Thank you so much for the replies, it has been helpful. I am in two minds whether to go for the band or the bypass, I do like my sweet things, but yet I am also a volume eater. Maybe I should just go with the bypass it would be one operation, anyone else had this dillema?

 

[thinkbethin]

There are many peeps that have this dilemma. I would advise you to speak with your surgeon and be totally honest about your eating habits. The best way to decide which op is to decide together.