LAP-BAND^® Material

Thread Starter  

Something I was wondering, what material are these bands made of? I'm just thinking how long this object will last in our bodies. :help:

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28 Years Old
5'6"
210 LBS.
Not Banded Yet.....

I'm pretty sure it's silicone with a little bit of titanium in the port. Assuming there's no issues, it'll last longer than you do, lol

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Mini goals: [250 REACHED] [230 (50 lbs lost) REACHED] [210 (half way) REACHED]
{195 REACHED WOOO!!!} Current Mini Goal 180 (100 lbs lost)
165 (the weight I remember most form jr. high)
140 (FINAL GOAL)

Thread Starter  

Silcone....? Weird, so is the balloon part made of the same?

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28 Years Old
5'6"
210 LBS.
Not Banded Yet.....

My dr said that it is possible for it to last forever. I only pray it does.

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5/06 272 lbs highest ever
9/22/06 Banded 9cc band (no fill)
11/10/06 259 lbs 1st fill +4cc
1/26/07 252 lbs @5cc's No fill added
6/4/07 234.6 lbs @7cc filled in march
8/30/07 219.6 lbs @ 7 1/2 cc filled in July
Total loss 53lbs :p I am on my way....
start 272 1st pre op visit..Now 219..-53lbs & 44 lbs to goal
!!!!!! Personal goal 175lbs !!!!!

Same stuff BOOBS are made of! LOL

Band is thicker and the innertub is thinner..........

Also the port is much like any other implantable device... my grandma had one for pain medicine and diabetics have one for insulin (so I'm told)


Stints, Pacemakers, etc.... all things proven to be medical miracles and I view the band as the same.

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