Hi, I had a band slip. I had mine repositioned and I have been fine since. I had my band done in 2002. My slip occured in 2003. Let us know how you are doing. Mona
Hi Everyone, I am hoping more people will post on this group. I am a bandster for over 7 yrs. I am also the bariatric coordinator with Dr, Holloway and Dr. Stade. I want to help and learn from you. Mona
I have had my band for over 7 years.I have lost over 100 and have kept it off for 5 years. My High blood pressure and diabetes are gone. I can help anyone in the Ne, Co and Wyoming areas. The Mo
Hi, there have been national conventions planned. You can never get too much information. I had Chef Dave Fouts come and do a cooking demo and he was wonderful. He gave a lot of good info. I would love to go to a convention. The Mo
Themo123 commented on Iwannabthin's blog entry in Blog 61900
Hi, You are going through what is considered"Bandster Hell". You are starving and it is way too soon for a fill. Don't be so hard on yourself. The weight loss will happen. I agree with Julie. Hang in there. Let us know how you are doing. THe Mo
Hi, a band slips because of frequent vomiting. The stomach is sewn together to hold it in place. Usually it takes 2-3 sutures to hold it in place. I had a band slip and had to have emergency surgery to fix it. I couldn't swallow my spit. Most slips are not that severe. The Mo
Hi everyone, I am new to this group. I am a veteran bandster 7 years out. I am also over 50. I want to help others as well as learn from others. I am from Nebraska. The Mo