Slippage

[ThinAli 0]

I possibly have band slippage I am going to have an upper GI within a week or so. I have odd feelings on and off but still the doctor wasn't too concerned. It's liveable. If it isn't slippage then an unfill will be done. However, if I have to have surgery then I am questioning whether or not I should have him take it out and leave it out. I am concerned that if it did slip then how often does it happen again. I have lost weight and I am happy with the band so it is hard to explain exactly why I feel that it should be taken out and left out. I need some advice and if anyone knows of someone that had the band removed because of slippage and left out. I need some advice. I have been thinking about this for the last 2 months when I got my fill and it was too tight.

[Grandma26 1]

I have often thought about what I would do if I had to have my band removed. It's hard to think about. I am happy with my band and it's performance. The few issues I have had are of my own doing, either over eating, not chewing enough or simply eating something I know won't go down causing it to get stuck! I know for a fact thatIwould gain all of my weight back if it was removed. Now with the band I can say to myself " you have had enough, anymore and you will hurt the band and yourself", and I stop eating. Without the band I will continue to eat what ever it is saying to myself..."I'll be good tomorrow"

Hopefully I won't ever have to face that decision, but I am pretty sure I would want to have it put back in. I hope you find peace with your band!!

Hugs,

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

Hey I am sorry to hear your trouble, can you tell me what lead them to believe that your band was slipped? I have been feeling something is wrong too but cant put a finger on it and have the same questions you have about what if it has to come out. Afraid to live with it and afraid to live without it...

[lap5280 6]

I'm sorry to hear about the problem. I had an upper GI Monday, and they said I had a slip. The Dr isn't sure what is going to happen. I have to go for another Upper GI next week. Then he'll have an idea. I'm not sure my insurance will pay for it. I can't afford to miss more work either.

[aromer55 0]

I'm sorry to see that you are having problems. I was wondering... What are the symptoms? How do you feel that makes you think that you "might" have slippage? I'm asking because I seem to BP'ing constantly and at times I have minor but annoying pain. I wish you luck at your appntmnt.