Lap Band Re Position Surgery after slip

[Wyndy 0]

I was banded July 09 and have lost 140lbs from 288 down to 150 . Last week I found out my band slipped and was totally unfilled. I am now going to have surgery to have it re positioned . Has anyone had this surgery and if so can you give me info please?

[EliyshevaLovesYahweh 6]

I was banded July 09 and have lost 140lbs from 288 down to 150 . Last week I found out my band slipped and was totally unfilled. I am now going to have surgery to have it re positioned . Has anyone had this surgery and if so can you give me info please?

No, sorry to hear this is happening to you. I found this link to a similar post to yours and another link to a nice little article on signs of lap band slippage just in case anyone reading your post would want to learn of the signs - truly symptomatic. May you have great success on your surgery day.

BTW, congratulations on your weight loss.

[EliyshevaLovesYahweh 6]

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[Bandedbear 2]

Im so sorry to hear that you are having complications... However I would like to ask how did you find out about the "slip"? Was there any pain or discomfort? Or anything that told you something was wrong. Im just curious... O hope all goes well for you.

[Mimilou2004 13]

I posted on a similar question and hope I don't bore anyone.

I am 4 months post op from what you are facing and it has been just like starting all over again, including the journey to restriction, which I am still trying to attain. It has been no more painful or difficult than the original surgery...the one good thing is I knew what was coming and that made things easier. I gained close to 30 pounds from my lowest and am still struggling to get off those pounds. I have no regrets for getting the band or the re-positioning....my weight gain proved it is working for me.

Best wishes, Mimi