My worst fear has come true.....my band has slipped

[Angie38 1]

I am so sorry to hear about your band! I know everything will work out for you as you have come so far!

[La_madam 20]

sometimes a slipped band can fix itself when all the Fluid is removed for a few weeks..be greatful you are not eroded like I did. There is hope though I lost my band due to erosion in Nov 2005 and I have only gained 5 lbs back, it is possible to keep your weight off. Whatever you chose I wish you the best

[KatzGirl 0]

This slipped band isn't fixing itself. I have had no fill in it for 8 weeks now. Thanks for all the kind thoughts.

[pamla68 1]

Katzgirl: I will keep you in my prayers, I know it will work out in your favor.

I hope this doesn't sound corny, bear with me people I have just begun my journey. Does the band slip with the weight loss? Isn't true that with the stomach being a muscle it is possible to shrink?

[KatzGirl 0]

Pamla68, I think that question would be answered best by Dr C. I have no idea.

[pamla68 1]

Thanks KatzGirl! What say ye, Dr. C? lol

Seriously, the stomach, being a muscle, have an effect on slippage or any type of movement?

[Trace Curry 1]

The stomach doesn't really shrink, but the fat around the stomach which is inside the band does shrink. This results in a a looser band which may require more fill. I don't think it makes it more likely to slip though.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!