slipped gastric band

[baker 1]

I had a gastric band fitted approx. 8 years ago, I lost 12 stone so was very happy. But in the last six months I have gained 3 stone, I have had two in fills in the last three months that didn't work and have just had a barium x ray that showed the band had completely slipped off. The operation was done in Belgium by Dr Mignon at Elyzea, However I have been told that he no longer works there. I am now at a loss to my next step??? any help would be appreciated

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

What about the bariatric practice where you've been having follow-up care?

Have you asked your general practitioner for a local referral?

Do you know other banders in your area?

If you'd prefer Dr. Mignon, have you searched his name? Contacted the manufacturer of your band for a clue as to his whereabouts? Hounded Elyzea for info on his current whereabouts?

[baker 1]

Because the surgery was done in Belgium privately my own doctor and hospital are not interested in helping even though this is causing health problems. The x ray showed the port hole is somehow sticking into my ribs and actually leaves black/yellow bruising at times on the outside of my rib cage. It is very tender to touch. I suffer bad reflux etc I have contacted Elyzea who say they have no contact or whereabouts for Dr Mignon. Even the lady that used to do the in fills seems to have gone under ground. So I am in limbo at the minute and welcome any help

[parisshel 1,892]

I would contact any digestive surgery practice. Of course a bariatric practice is best, but many digestive surgeons can remove a gastric band, if that is what is necessary. Are you open to going outside the NHS? I would think you would have more options if you did that.

If you want a referral in Paris, I can send you the names of several surgeons who, while they no longer place bands, can do followup and removal if necessary. If you are in London, Paris is only 2.5 hours away.

[civey49@hotmail.com 1]

I had the Lap Band surgery in April 2009 and the first year I was successful and lost 67 pounds of the 90 pounds I needed to loose. After the first year I started having problems with the fill, either too much or too little. In 2011 all the Fluid was removed because I could not even drink Water. I have since gained all but 20 pounds back and have a problem with the empty band. It has prolapsed and will be removed on Monday, December 7, 2015. I too was not told this was a temporary fix and would never recommend this surgery to anyone. I have a friend who constantly has to get changes to her fills and has not been able to maintain her initial weight loss.

I am having surgery to remove the band on Monday December 7, 2015 and will be contemplating the sleeve. I am 66 years old and would like to know if anyone on this forum has had the sleeve surgery with few complications?

[bethlapband1 3]

I'm soooo scared of this happening to me what were the signs? I had mine done in Belgium too :/

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