My band has slipped

[size10again 11]

I went to my monthly appointment today, and under fluoroscopy they could tell that my band has slipped. I was then fully deflated and instructed to take in liquids only for as long as I can until my next appointment. My next visit is in 3 weeks. The hope is that the band will slip back into place.

If you have had a slipped band tell me if it went back into place by itself, what you did to help it go back in place, and if you eventually needed surgery to reposition it.

I am SO bummed that this happened!

Joan

[vickyd 24]

Oh no, Joan! I'm so sorry that this has happened! Please keep me informed about how you're doing.

[JimR915 21]

Very sorry to hear this. What made you suspect that your band had slipped?

[lakegirl88 13]

Oh I am sorry. No it has not happened to me, but I hope it fixes itself up. please let us know how you are doing.

banded

3/11/10

[size10again 11]

Very sorry to hear this. What made you suspect that your band had slipped?

I was not aware of the slip myself, it was noticed by fluoroscopy during a routine follow up appointment.

Joan

[hopetolose 192]

I hope it goes back by itself without the surgery. good luck.

[size10again 11]

Hello,

I went in for a band check yesterday, my band is still slipped but doesn't need surgical repositioning at this time. I'll go in for a recheck in 3 more weeks. The doc took another 1cc out so my band is as empty as possible to help it slip back into place. I made an appt. to see an allergist and have allergy testing a week from Wednesday. I am convinced my band slipped due to my horrendous seasonal allergies, post nasal drip... My doc and NP believe so, too. The doc said that only 2% of bands slip, why me, lol! A fellow band friend went with me to the appt. to get a fill. She said I am so small I don't look like I belong there. ; ) I am taking the whole slipped band situation in stride, what else can I do?

Joan