Lap band slipped and gaining like a pig!

[Sojourner 2,446]

MY BAND SLIPPED AS WELL I WAS BANDED IN 2007, NOW SHE WANTS TO REMOVE AND DO THE SLEEVE, ANY THOUGHTS ON THAT?

I have been having symptoms which are common with a slipped band, but my band is still in the proper position. The surgeon does not understand why this is happening, and neither does his colleague in another state. If my symptoms cannot get under control, I may have to have my band removed. Definitely not something I want to do.

My surgeon has told me that repositioning a slipped band surgically has a low rate of efficacy, and he prefers to revise to the sleeve if a patient's band has slipped. He also does not believe that placing another band is a good option once you have had one band slip.

Not everyone is a good candidate for the sleeve. I have already been advised that I am not, due to a long history of reflux prior to banding. This is something you should think long on, and make certain you are a good candidate for the sleeve.

Best wishes for a positive outcome with your situation...

[Wishes4444 2]

Ok my band went back!! I can't tell you have relieved I am! I guess it was a warning/wake up call! They gave me only 1/2cc and I have to wait 4 weeks for next fill. They said I have to take it slowly with the fills. All I know is I'm back on the road! Now to see how long it takes to lose what I gained over the last 6 weeks.

[Bandista 7,466]

Yippee! Here's to not worrying about the past -- just today and going forward. A number is just a number. What counts is how you feel. So happy for you! And for all of us, as I was just rereading this thread (great one by the way) I was thinking about H.A.L.T. Do you know that one? Don't let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired.

[lisacaron 5,075]

I was thinking about H.A.L.T. Do you know that one? Don't let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired.

And if you should....cause it happens, reach out we are all here to help support each other! Being able to share with everyone has saved me from more then one ice cream sandwich!!

[ronnfia 13]

I got banded march 2007. have had lots of ups and downs. overall pleased, I wanted the band mainly to keep from gaining and lose a little which I did. so no major weight loss. recently has a possible slip so was un filled and allowed to let band settle. bad idea because my habits came back ( or were unleashed because we all know sometimes the band just masks the issues) anyway got refilled and back on track but still no major weight loss, but now I am ready to drop more but don't think I can handle another fill. as it is now I can only eat very little at a time (so lots of small meals, another issue) has anyone overlapped treatments and used opti fast and if so was it successful? I feel like once I lose the weight the band pretty much keeps it off.

[Wishes4444 2]

I found that I was getting into a lot of bad habits with my band and the scale was showing it. Then I had the unfill and all hell has broken loose! The 1/2 cc gave me nothing and they want me to wait four weeks! I can't I need help now! So I am going back next week instead. I have no restriction at all. My body is feeling this extra weight big time!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Ok my band went back!! I can't tell you have relieved I am! I guess it was a warning/wake up call! They gave me only 1/2cc and I have to wait 4 weeks for next fill. They said I have to take it slowly with the fills. All I know is I'm back on the road! Now to see how long it takes to lose what I gained over the last 6 weeks.

Well praise God for that. Hope all goes well for you. Good luck.

[kjhack 3]

MY BAND SLIPPED AS WELL I WAS BANDED IN 2007, NOW SHE WANTS TO REMOVE AND DO THE SLEEVE, ANY THOUGHTS ON THAT?

I was banded the same time and I also in the same boat.