band slippage

sharilynn1965 · July 31, 2007

Can someone tell me if you have a band slippage does that mean you need your band removed. I am having acid reflux and call my Doc today. They are giving me a prescription for previcid. Then my Doc want me to have a test to see if it has slipped. What will I do if they said it has slipped. I a kinda freaking out. I have had my band almost two year and I am at goal loss of 100 pound. I dont want anything to change. Please give me advice or expriences please.

socalgal3 · July 31, 2007

Generally, they will give you an unfill to see if the band will reposition itself. This helps in many cases. In some cases, like mine, another surgery is required to reposition the band. In other cases, the band is removed and may be replaced after a few months. If there is erosion or other complications, it may not be replaced. I would just follow your doctor's advice and take it easy on your band. liquids if possible. I wish you the best of health and that your band is A-OK!!

sharilynn1965 · July 31, 2007

Thanks for the advice. I am hoping that my band is fine. It my buddy.

jowoolcott · August 1, 2007

What are the symptoms of a band slipping ?

dynofan · August 6, 2007

I had a slip in 2004. I had never had a fill, and there was a lot of bruising; so I had to have it removed. You've had your band awhile, so I think the process is to remove saline and let the band move back into place. I've had my second band a year now, and my Doc uses floro so I always know placement is ok.