Band Slipped, HELP!

[NicoleMP 4]

Hi Guys!

I was banded in November of 2011, I had lost a total of 130 pounds before I began to have complications. Last October, I spent my honeymoon in Dominican Republic, I got very sick while on my trip and was non stop throwing up. When I came back to the states I began to have complications, acid reflux, throwing up in my sleep, stuck all of the time. I ended up in the emergency room in November and was completely unfilled. When I had an upper GI, they could see that my band had slipped and I had the pouch over the band (Forgot the medical term). The past four months have been crazy for me and I had been unable to have a follow up until today. Once again the Upper GI test showed the same thing. I did not get to meet with my surgeon today and will not be able to until next Wednesday. The DR that performed the test said, he doesnt believe I will need surgery because I am not having any bad symptoms, however he also does not believe that my DR will give me a fill (Which I BADLY NEED). I am freaking out, please share your experiences with me!

[Mommy.ArmyWife 6]

Ok, wait… the band is STILL slipped after 4 months unfilled? If that's the case, then yes… I'm pretty sure you're going to either need a reposition or revision, or even to be unbanded. You'll have to talk to your surgeon about your options, but if the slip has not resolved after 4 months of being completely unfilled, your surgeon is going to have to do something.

[kll724 3,055]

I agree with Mommy.armywife, sounds like you need a revision. Best wishes,Karen

[NicoleMP 4]

Thanks for your response girls! Does anyone have any experience with a revised band? Was the recovery time the same?