Band Slippage

[Txlady2120 0]

Has anyone had a problem with their band slipping?

[2justme 15]

Yes mine slipped last month. My Dr. drained my band and put me on liquids for a week and did a recheck Thankfully it went back into place. I had to wait 3 more weeks before they would start putting any Fluid back in. Last week was when I was able to get it. they put back in half of what I had when it slipped. It really sucks starting all over.

[Toddy 758]

Yep, just found out yesterday that mine has slipped and is going to require surgery;-(

[Wgbem 138]

What made you know that the band slipped? What are the symptoms?

[2justme 15]

I couldn't keep anything down. Not even Water. Mine happened over the weekend and I spent a whole weekend throwing up plus my saliva kept "foaming" up. I would be sitting in the chair and all of a sudden there's foam coming out of my mouth. I had to keep tissues or a rag with me at all times. I was afraid to sleep because I would wake up choking. I was so scared that I was going to choke to death on my own saliva. It was extremely scary

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[Toddy 758]

I didn't have any of the "classic" signs of a slip. I had two episodes of being too tight which resulted in vomiting, followed by severe pain, which was relieved by a partial unfill the first time and a complete unfill the second time. My doctor didn't believe I could have a slip after just two episodes of vomiting, but scheduled me for a berium swallow more or less just for my peace of mind. Turns out I have a pretty bad slip, enough to require surgery.

[2justme 15]

If you suspect your band has slipped you need to call your DR before it gets any worse. If you are worried that yours has slipped but aren't having too bad of symptoms maybe try liquids for a few days. If you're able to keep just liquids down..... If not please all your dr because it can get pretty bad.

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[2justme 15]

I think my slippage was from being too tight, which is totally my fault because I was so eager NOT to feel hungry that I kept telling my dr every month that I felt like u needed a fill. I learned a really tough lesson. Gotta respect the band

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[Banderina 69]

I think if this ever happens to me Im having this sucker out!

[FernandinaGin 26]

I'm 10 weeks po and haven't had a fill yet for fear of slippage. I'm down 36 lbs and have 30 to go. I haven't quite figured out how the band works. From morning to late afternoon I can't hold much food, maybe a cup at the most, or 1/4 of Peanut Butter and jelly sandwich, then at night it feels like I could eat a full meal. I've never tested how much I could eat, but scares me that I don't have band restriction at night. Does it sound like I need a fill?

[meyouus 415]

I'm 10 weeks po and haven't had a fill yet for fear of slippage. I'm down 36 lbs and have 30 to go. I haven't quite figured out how the band works. From morning to late afternoon I can't hold much food, maybe a cup at the most, or 1/4 of Peanut Butter and jelly sandwich, then at night it feels like I could eat a full meal. I've never tested how much I could eat, but scares me that I don't have band restriction at night. Does it sound like I need a fill?

You're 10 weeks in and don't know how your band works? Please, please contact your surgeon and his staff to learn about what you have gotten yourself into, as I see red flags in your post that concern me.

To learn more about "restriction" or fills, follow this link, it's quite helpful.

http://drsimpson.net/fills/How-to-know-if-you-need-lap-band-fill/How-to-know-if-you-need-lap-band-fill.htm

I hope you find what you need, good luck on your new journey!