Three Yrs. In My Band Slipped. No Symptoms To Fix Or Sleeve?

[debbied888 0]

My band slipped couple of months ago Dr. Took everything out I went back 6wks. Later and it had fixed itself. Got a fill and went back 8wks later and now he says it slipped again. The weird thing is I never threw

Up much. No reflux. Dr says I can have fixed or do the sleeve. I had him leave alone for the next two months untill I decide what to do. I have no reflux and I still have restriction so I'm fine for now but should I have fixed or do the sleeve?

[Teejo 0]

So sorry you are having trouble. Statistics show that slips are more likely to reoccur after slipping the first time. I have been very fortunate in my band journey. I have lost 80 lbs since my surgery 21 months ago but if I started having slips, I would revise to the sleeve in a heartbeat. So far, my band has been a good tool and I hope it stays that way.

[Violet953 46]

Well its been 3 years, are you at ur goal now?

[debbied888 0]

Well its been 3 years, are you at ur goal now?

[debbied888 0]

I was at my goal but now I've put on about 12lbs. So I know I can't do it a lone.

Thanks for your reply

[debbied888 0]

So sorry you are having trouble. Statistics show that slips are more likely to reoccur after slipping the first time. I have been very fortunate in my band journey. I have lost 80 lbs since my surgery 21 months ago but if I started having slips, I would revise to the sleeve in a heartbeat. So far, my band has been a good tool and I hope it stays that way.

[debbied888 0]

Thank you for your post. The sleeve is sounding better all the time the only bad thing my Ins. Won't pay for it.

[running_scared 125]

I'd probably have the band fixed surgically, before revising, personally.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

[Teejo 0]

Running scared, I would've suggested the same thing IF she didn't present a history of slips, one of which happened without her realizing it. The chances of her having a slip is much greater than another person who has never had a slip at all.

[Teejo 0]

Debbie, can you appeal to your insurance company? If not, I totally understand the out of pocket part. If my insurance didn't cover WLS, I would've never been able to afford it, short of winning the lottery. Does your doctor think it needs repositioning?

If you can't afford the sleeve right now, I would at least get the tool you have fixed in the meantime. Just my 2 cents.