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HI,

Been having some challenges over the last 4 weeks. I am 2 years out from surgery.

Found out my band has slipped. So now I am unfilled for the next two weeks.

Then will meet with doctors to discuss the next steps. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

Did the band adjust its self? Did you have to have another surgical procedure? Would love to hear some feedback

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I have had been band since 2006, it slipped in 2008. That's the sickest I have ever been on my life.. I was dehydrated couldn't keep anything down. Couldn't walk I was so sick. Lucky for me I had a great doctor, had emergency surgery that night, he fixed everything and no more trouble. Good luck to you... Hope everything goes well for you..

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My band slipped in feb of 2014. Did a complete unfill for 6 weeks and band immediately went back into place. Started getting fills again in March, and it slipped again in July. Had revision surgery on July 29 to reposition the band.

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My dr said that once the band slips, it's more likely to slip again in the future.

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