What is a common complication of LAGB indicated by loss of food restriction or pain?

Erosion is a common complication associated with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) that can manifest as a loss of food restriction or pain. When the band erodes, it may migrate into the stomach wall, leading to a reduced effectiveness in restricting food intake. This can result in the patient experiencing difficulty adequately restricting their diet, alongside discomfort or pain due to the band's altered position or irritation of surrounding tissues.

In cases of erosion, there may be a change in the band’s effectiveness, as it can decrease the pressure on the stomach, leading to an increase in hunger and a return to pre-surgical eating patterns. The discomfort reported by patients can also signal issues related to the band’s placement or condition, reinforcing the connection between erosion and symptom presentation.

The other listing may present with symptoms relevant to their specific complications but do not typically directly correlate with the scenario of loss of food restriction or pain in the same manner as erosion does. Forcing a distinction, subjects like band slippage, while they can cause issues, more commonly manifest with significant alterations in tolerance of solid foods or obstruction, rather than a clear indication of loss of restriction combined with pain.