How do you know your lap band slipped?

June May · March 5, 2011

How would I know if my lap band slipped? What should I look for? The dr. said if I throw up it could slip. Well, I got the band 3 years ago, and I throw up all the time.

Mimilou2004 · March 6, 2011

Why do you throw up all the time? What is your wt loss? Stable or have you gained? It is not a healthy way to live barfing all the time and could mean a slip or a hernia or simply that you are overfilled. Have you discussed this with your doctor and if not, why not?

Mimi

Queen of Hearts · March 7, 2011

How would I know if my lap band slipped? What should I look for? The dr. said if I throw up it could slip. Well, I got the band 3 years ago, and I throw up all the time.

Hi there! I have had to have my band removed..not for slipping but I wanted to let you know how mine was found to have slipped. I was having reflux so bad I requested my esophagus be checked. That doctor saw my band had a concentric slip and called my lapband doc. My lapband doc ordered an upper GI where the slippage was confirmed. I was then watched for almost a year. I was getting ready to have a Tummy Tuck and wanted to have my band placed back before that tummy tuck so I wouldn't end up with more cutting after getting tightened up..that's when my doc found my liver had adhered to the band and the stoma. I am now waiting for another surgeon to do a VSG..I miss my band! I loved my band and it was good for me! My case is very rare..but what I would give to get my band back!! Continue on your journey and I wish the best of luck to you!! The band was a life saver for me!!