Experience with band slippage??

[mujer555 0]

I went to the doctor yesterday for a fill. I am about 15 months post-op. I have lost 80 pounds. I always get a fill under fluoroscopy because I am super sensitive and can get too tight quickly. Well, it was obvious from the test that something was wrong. Nurse stated that my band had slipped and she removed the 5cc I had in my 10cc band. Redid the fluouroscopy after the un-fill but there was no change.

Doctor is suppose to call me on Tuesday. Anyone out there have a similar experience. What was your outcome? Would love to hear from others.

Thanks!

[Mimilou2004 13]

Wow, you are in a tough place....sometimes slips will resolve after several weeks but many times more surgery has to happen to reposition the band and re stitch it down. Ppl here have posted about both outcomes. Use the search feature for this subject posts.

Good luck.

Mimi

[ajbolin 0]

I had a slip a little over 3 years from my surgery. I had to have my band replaced. I was very successful with the first band, but have gained 20 pounds back since having the band replaced. My second band was placed August of 2010 and I am at 11 cc in a 14 cc band. This past week is the first time since the surgery I have felt any restriction at all and it is not a great lot. My Doctor said he had never had to place that much Fluid in one. I don't know what the difference is, but it certainly doesn't feel like the first time. I was only about 10 pounds from my goal weight when I had the second surgery, but I am now 30 lbs. I know every situation is different and I hope you have success. I would just encourage you to ask lots of questions.

I went to the doctor yesterday for a fill. I am about 15 months post-op. I have lost 80 pounds. I always get a fill under fluoroscopy because I am super sensitive and can get too tight quickly. Well, it was obvious from the test that something was wrong. Nurse stated that my band had slipped and she removed the 5cc I had in my 10cc band. Redid the fluouroscopy after the un-fill but there was no change.

Doctor is suppose to call me on Tuesday. Anyone out there have a similar experience. What was your outcome? Would love to hear from others.

Thanks!