PhdGirl

Hey all! Wanted to share the excellent news that my band went back into place!! Thank G-d.

No I think my first slip was caused by committing but by second slip I wasn't even completely right yet they were doing it slowly so that the band doesn't slip.

But I definitely felt the same way!! I was asking everyone for forgiveness in case I didn't wake up LOL. Now I can laugh about that.

I'd like to blame myself for the first one. I was probably too tight but wanted to stay tht way because you get obsessed with the weight loss. I threw up A LOT. Maybe almost every meal. They claimed it wasn't my fault though-everyone throws up a lot. The second time I really have no idea. They were tightening it slowly to make sure this doesn't happen and I wasn't even completely tight yet. I did some research, even spoke to a surgeon who said he stopped doing bands because of the complications. The surgeon I spoke to said its not a secure procedure and slips a lot. He told me it had nothing to do with my surgeon who I know is a perfect surgeon (Dr George Fielding NYC) but it has to do with the nature of the band. I've heard of many others who have had problems but know there are also people who are wonderfully successful with it and don't have problems. I'm hoping that third try will be the charm and I will still be successful with the band but i seem to be having bad luck with it. Hard to say why.... If anyone asks me about it I wouldn't say yay or nay. I think I'd say what everyone else would: try natural options first and if not research it very carefully. If you decide to go with the band I can only give my blessing and pray it works for everyone. If you find out about another procedure which is less foolproof well let me know, I might need it!!

Hello! When I originally got banded in March of 2010 I was studying abroad and flew in,had my band done and went back to school I think it was 2-3 weeks later? Hope that helps, good luck!

Thanks for your response! The nurse at the practice I go to (Gaspar @ Dr George Fielding NYC) said I'm too young for that. I think I'll have it fixed for the second time and if it slips a third time I'll have to remove it or do something else... I wonder what causes the slips-like in the period between November and now when it wasn't even fully tightened....

Unfortunately I think I am getting banded this month too. Second revision in 10 months. Anyone else experience slips??

Hi all, Haven't signed in in a while but after the forums lovely birthday message ( I figured I'd come back and say hello and share my experience. I was originally banded in April of 2010. Lost a lot threw up a lot more and band slipped. Revision was done in November of 2012. Women's intuition sent alarm bells ringing recently and I insisted on an esophagram before any more adjustments... Looks like my band slipped again -it wasn't even at full restriction this time. I'm freaked out -I just turned 23 I don't want to be going to surgery every 10 months! Did anyone else have this experience and what happened? Was the band removed? Thanks-and good luck all! A

thank you so much- your achievements give me strength!!!

lol on the bagel and steak... I think Id rather be in your shoes. but all right:)

I do not relate to pollen- I just flew from NY(think cold) to Israel (think warm- hot) no pollen. As far as reflux vs stuck- its very possible Im mixing up the terminology nver had an incident and just going by what I read/heard.. GOOD LUCK!!!

Hey Guys its been a while- good to be back to studies and life. Being abroad means I cant get more restriction for another 7 weeks and thats a bummer. I have not been practicing much self discipline tho so i guess i cant complain for not losing- it was amazing when I wasnt really so hungry right after the surgery hope to be back to that soon (altho non of the othre post op complications...:eek: Good luck!!!!

thanks guys, I appreciate your help and support. I am studying abroad now and dont get home for another 7 weeks- restriction will have to wait until then:(. My mom met a friend who said she got the band and it took a while for her to, so Im hopeful... I definitely think i can eat a lil less then before... not much however.. Glad to see you making progress- it gives me hope...