New from Oklahoma - question about surgery

[tulsarose 0]

Hi Everyone! I'm in Tulsa, OK and considering lap band surgery. I've been lurking for about a week, and decided it's time to jump in to the discussion. I attended a seminar last night and the question was raised about slipping. The doctor said they suture the band to the wall so they don't have a problem with that. Is that pretty standard? Thanks in advance,

Rose

[inkeduppinup 0]

sewing the band into the stomach is standard as far as i know. that doesn't mean there is not a possibility of slippage, it is just less likely. oh, and welcome, from one okie to another

[ghettofarm24 0]

I thought that they just placed the band around your stomach I am pretty sure my Dr didn't suture me? I had the LapBand 7/06 and it was so so worth it. Recovery -to me-was not that bad at all. I asked my Dr about slippage and he said unless you eat a 20oz T-Bone and wash it down with a whole pie or cake the chances of the band slipping are very rare. I just joined this web site so i guess we are both new. If you have any more questions I am here to help.

[DrHekier 0]

I seem to recall the slippage rate being quoted as 1%. Our practice has a slippage rate of a bit under 1 percent so that seems right to me.

[TerriDoodle 6]

Dr. Spivak always sutures the band into place.

[sweet_psmama 0]

I live in the Tulsa area and I was wondering which seminar you attended. I've seen Dr. Fisher with Surgical Associates.

[Bikergirl 0]

My band was sutured to my stomach - they take a small piece from each side and suture it around the band (in a small area)- this keeps it from slipping - it is pretty standard - you can't tell that it is done. you don't feel it!

[tulsarose 0]

I live in the Tulsa area and I was wondering which seminar you attended. I've seen Dr. Fisher with Surgical Associates.

I attended the Surgical Associates seminar. I can't remember who did the presentation, but it wasn't Dr. Fisher. Have you had a consult with Dr. Fisher yet? I've heard he is very good.

[sweet_psmama 0]

It was probably Dr. Katsis. I already had my consult with Dr. Fisher. I liked him a lot. He was very open and honest about everything. When I first started thinking about surgery I wanted the whole bypass, but when I had my consult, Dr. Fisher suggested the band since I want more children someday. So after talking more with him, and doing some more research on my own, I changed my mind. I'm really glad he mentioned it, otherwise I don't think I would have even considered it. He really impressed me. And his nurse Anita is really great. I call her all the time with questions.