Lap-Band slip

[John Hicks 2]

7 months ago I had to go in for surgery they had to repair my lap band has slipped

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[John Hicks 2]

Since then I've had three phills

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[Sis lynn 3]

7 months ago I had to go in for surgery they had to repair my lap band has slipped

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Why did it slip for what happen

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[John Hicks 2]

My bangs slipped too and I went and had it repaired

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[John Hicks 2]

I think mine slip because I was drinking pop off and on

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[Treadmillwalker 486]

Do you know which of the two types of gastric lap-band surgery you had?

1. Perigastric Technique (PGT)
   
2. Pars Flaccida Technique (PFT)
   

According to the Bariatric Surgery Source studies have confirmed that the pars flaccida technique (PFT) is safer and results in a lower rate of band slippage. When I was discussing all the different WLS options with my surgeon we discussed slippage, and he said that he has been performing gastric banding since around 2002 and now only does the PFT procedure. I suggest you talk with your surgeon about what is causing the slippage.

My surgeon does my band adjustments using a fluoroscope. Because of this, he (and I can too if I turn to look) can clearly see my lapband and its placement. This gives me comfort knowing if there is an issue he will see it right away.

Best wishes