Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to this site and have decided to take the leap & have a band fitted. Done my research, have consultations at 2 different private hospitals in the next few wks.
A few concerns:
*Bands now designed to stay in for life - has anyone had a band in for 5 years plus?
*Worried about band erosion/damage to stomach - any advice welcome!
*If medical emergency occurs as result of band, will NHS have duty of care to assist?
*If band has to be removed due to medical problems, will I have to pay privately again for more surgery?
*On average, how many fills are needed to hit 'sweet spot'? (One of the hospitals only offers 4 fills as part of aftercare package).
Any advice/personal experience from fellow bandits would be greatly appreciated. I want to get this right first time round!
Thanks all!
A few concerns:
*Bands now designed to stay in for life - has anyone had a band in for 5 years plus?
*Worried about band erosion/damage to stomach - any advice welcome!
*If medical emergency occurs as result of band, will NHS have duty of care to assist?
*If band has to be removed due to medical problems, will I have to pay privately again for more surgery?
*On average, how many fills are needed to hit 'sweet spot'? (One of the hospitals only offers 4 fills as part of aftercare package).
Any advice/personal experience from fellow bandits would be greatly appreciated. I want to get this right first time round!
Thanks all!
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