After my slip, I went to Mexico to have the band removed because I was self pay and the cost to remove the band was $10,500 by my band placement doctor. In Mexico, Dr. Ortiz removed the band for $3,500.
I have learned that since my band removal, if a slip occurs now many of the surgeons do not automatically can the band. My placement doctor said they are now unhooking the band from around the stomach and letting it stay inside until the stomach heals then later they go back in and hook the band up. He said this technique has worked for several of his patients and they are happy because they did not completely lose their bands. I wish this technique was in effect when I lost my band.