Second Slip = 3rd Lap Band

oliviaannem · June 30, 2007

On monday I will be seeing my Dr. to discuss if I will be having a third band put in or what. I am so depressed right now. Any encouragement would be appreciated.:help:

kimslilstang · June 30, 2007

olivia,

i was banded on 3/21/07 they said they sewed my band to my stomach. do know for sure. what did they say was causing the band to slip. but i would do it again if they needed to. i wish you well and good luck

kim

oliviaannem · June 30, 2007

Kim, Yes, they also sewed my band to my stomach but for some reason it has slipped for the second time. The first time, I had my band for a year, lost 75 lbs and then in Dec 06' Dr. said it slipped and replaced it with a VG band. I had up to 8cc/10cc band with minimal restriction. Went and got a barrium swallow last week and thats when they discovered the slip. I know there are new types of lap bands out there now, so I am still thinking of what to do next. Thank you for your post.

goodtimes · June 30, 2007

i am so sorry to hear that olivia. we go through the fact that we will go through with no problems. are you more upset about going under again? other than that i encourage you to hang in there. trouble doesn't last long!!!

Grandma Sandy · July 10, 2007

On monday I will be seeing my Dr. to discuss if I will be having a third band put in or what. I am so depressed right now. Any encouragement would be appreciated.:help:

So sorry to hear about your band slipping again. I would recommend you have it done again, but I do have a question if you don't mind answering it. Do you or your insurance company have to pay each time you have this done?

oliviaannem · July 10, 2007

Hi, In answering your question, Yes, my insurance does pay for it because it is a surgery that is not elective, I have to have it repaired or out. Actually, I just returned earlier this afternoon from having my lap band removed. I feel sore but relieved. I plan on increasing my exercise program and possibly going back to Weight Watchers as I know that it does work. Thanks for your concern and God's speed in your endevors.

fabfatgrl · July 10, 2007

Hi Olivia:

I'm so sorry this has happened to you twice! Did you have a new Band put in?? If not, you may want to look at the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Sort of works like a Band, but no fills. (Restrictive-only.) Difference is that part of your stomach is removed... forever. Try the VSG forums on ObesityHelp for more info.

oliviaannem · July 11, 2007

Hi, No, I've already had my band replaced in Dec 06 to a VG band. I never lost any weight with the second band, even with fills up to 8-9cc.

I feel alot better knowing that I tried twice and gave it all I had. Now, I'll have to work on it even harder and use whatever tools I can find to help me. Thanks for your encourgment.