Scared about Rebanding due to Slippage

pioneerheartland · October 16, 2010

Hello, I am new to forum but not new to lapband. I was originally banded in Feb 2008 and lost 100 pounds. Part of last few plounds was due to slippage, "significant" slippage, that resulted in removal of my band last Tuesday. I am devestated.

I am surprised as I was told of possible reposition of band, not removal. My fear is this, I am a self pay. If I were to pay for a second band, would I slip again?

What experience have you had with rebanding due to slippage? Is it worth it? I have read several articles stating lapband itself is very risky as the years go by in reference to issues that may cause removal. I also read to new Realize band is significantly a better band.

Any insight would be great.

Sad and disillusioned in Tucson, AZ.

peggysurf1959 · October 30, 2010

Hi I am having same sort of problems in England , surgeon just said looks like it might have slipped got have a swallow test, and reposition the band I am gutted , let me know how it goes with you, I was banded in dec 08 and have lost 5.5 stones