What are the primary causes of slipping bands?

Get-N-Fit · April 19, 2007

Hi All -

I have been reading a lot on here about band slippage and was wondering what are some of the primary causes and symptoms? I was banded about 9 weeks ago and have found that at this point I can eat just about anything...don't get me wrong there are some limitations and I can't pig out like the old days, but I am definitely not as limited as I was in the beginning and weight loss has slowed. Is this normal...am I just ready for a fill? Or is my ability to eat a sign of a slipped band?

PS. Did I mention that I am a worrier :nervous

ddm241 · April 19, 2007

I too worry about slippage, because I can still eat quite a bit (I was banded in June). . . but I"ve had four fills and I can tell you true--each one helps a LOT. I think you just need a fill! And it is amazing, when I really think about it, how much I don't eat.

Fills are amazing helps. Really.:bandit

Deb

PS I've been off this forum so long I've forgotten how to fix my signature to put my 4th fill on! When school is out. . .I'm back!

gailannr · April 19, 2007

Deb,

Just go to User CP on top and go to edit signature. I just did mine last night. At first it wouldn't take my changes, maybe because of all the work being done on the page I don't know. Then all of a sudden WAA LAA! It worked!

Gail

Carlene · April 19, 2007

The primary cause of slippage is trying to live with a band that is too tight.

Symptoms seem to be either/or.....either you suddenly have no restriction, or you can't swallow spit.

girlinnyc · April 23, 2007

i seem to have a slipped band--and i have, well--some of both symptoms--all of sudden==the severe restriction was gone--but there are some issues with swallowing food still--it's not like i can eat anything--the way i could before i had a fill.

i had to go for an endoscopy last week--and the dr. said it is slipped--but i don't remember if he said the band moved up or down --figure i'll hear it all from the surgeon-when i see him on may 1. in the meantime--sticking to a careful diet--with lots of liquids and mushy food--and some solids--but...being very careful.

i'm sure i'm headed for surgery again. oh well.