Help Band Keeps Slipping What Else Can Be Done. No Ins Coverage.

[debbied888 0]

I've had for three yrs. lost 75lbs now I've gained some back because of the slipping.

I have loved my band its been all perfect untill first of year went in for

A fill (started eating a little more) Dr. Showed me it had slipped. Dr. Wants me to thank about

Gastric sleeve. I don't know what to do. Ins. Don't cover any. I paid by myself. Has anybody had this problem?

[adorkbl 156]

What do you mean by "keeps slipping"? Have you had more than one slip? Some slips can be remedied with an unfill and then slowing working your way back up to restriction.

[AmberK 5]

I was diagnosed with a band slip back in March and am currently scheduled for 5/29 for band removal/revision to the sleeve. I am lucky that my insurance is paying for it. Have you looked into going to Mexico to have revision surgery there?

[debbied888 0]

Thanks ladies for responding: My band slipped once and we took everything out. I went back in 6weeks and it had gone back in place. The Dr.gave me a fill had me come back in two months and it had slipped again. He told me I could leave it a lone or take everything out again for two months I decided to leave it alone. He told me I need to be

Deciding about either trying to fix it or do the sleeve so that's what I'm trying to fiqure out. Amber I would love to know how your sleeve goes also how many times had your band slipped? Hope it goes well. I would be too afraid to go to Mexico.

[debbied888 0]

What do you mean by "keeps slipping"? Have you had more than one slip? Some slips can be remedied with an unfill and then slowing working your way back up to restriction.

[debbied888 0]

It slipped once we took everything out then after one fill it has slipped again. Dr. Said I need to decide to try to fix or do the sleeve. I notice you have band repositioning in July

Did this happen to you? Thank you for responding

[adorkbl 156]

It slipped once we took everything out then after one fill it has slipped again. Dr. Said I need to decide to try to fix or do the sleeve. I notice you have band repositioning in July

Did this happen to you? Thank you for responding

No. I did not have a slip. My band is being repositioned because my surgeon has to unhook it to repair the hiatal hernia.

I am sorry you continue to have slippage. Have you been vomiting a lot? If my band continued to slip I would probably have it removed. Unfortunately some people's bodies do not tolerate the band well.

Good luck with your decision.

[AmberK 5]

It only slipped one time but the slip was so severe that the doctor said I needed to have the band out. Was told that I could have another band placed but I read statistics saying that the chance for success with a 2nd band is significantly less. I was having such horrible problems with throwing up and reflux and I don't want to live my life like that. So I chose to have the sleeve.