Slippage Update

jenniferh · November 30, 2005

Well, the tests confirmed today that there is a slippage. Dr. Pupokova removed all the saline(1cc.) and I have to check back with them next week. She thinks that they will have to fix the slip laprascopic. I am devastated to say the least. I have changed my lifestyle completely since the band, do all the right things etc. and then this happens. But Thank you ALL for your support. Alexandra, I will say hello to the doctors, maybe we can meet one of these days.

NJChick · November 30, 2005

Oh Jen, I'm sorry. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

HUGS !!!

Alexandra · November 30, 2005

Oh, Jen, I'm so sorry!! Maybe it will resolve without any more surgery, but the really good news is that it's been caught and it can be FIXED. The complications bandsters face are headaches, but relatively minor ones in the grand scheme of things.

Your note just reminded me that in 20 minutes the Bertha/Abkin support group is going to be meeting. OOPS!! Guess who won't be there? I hope we can connect at the next one (which I hope they will reschedule owing to the holiday craziness).

Be good to yourself in the next week--all of those doctors have a way of putting a little too-realistic spin on things; it may turn out to be less serious than they thought. Just be very gentle and try to be optomistic!

La_madam · November 30, 2005

Jen have faith, one of our LBT bandsters had slippage( jopnathan) and 1 week on liquids with no fill his band has positioned back into place. Lets hope the same happens for you too. Keeping my fingers crossed and wishing you the best

Maybe send Jonathan a private message and get the scoop about his slipped band.

Here is his thread you can read.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=12163

paula · December 1, 2005

Jen,

Here's a big ((hug)) to better days.

banded_for_life · December 1, 2005

Jen, I hope things improve with your band in the next week.

jillrn · December 1, 2005

I agree with alex-- I am a nurse and I have seen lots of GB pt's with severe complications and although annoying slippage and erosion is nothing compared to some of the complications from GB I really hope yours works out without surg! Good luck Jill

Jonathan · December 2, 2005

Hi Jennifer,

I'm really sorry your band has slipped. Trust me, I know what you're going through. They removed all your saline, and I assume you're on liquids now. Do EXACTLY what they tell you to do. Don't cheat. Not a single bite is worth it. Suck down those liquids, savor your chicken broth, feast on Jello (actually, I feasted on Itallian ice), and stick with it. If it doesn't work, you haven't lost anything, except for a few pounds. And if it does work, you'll be able to count yourself among the truly blessed.

I'll be praying for you.

Jonathan