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nr1946 · February 22, 2008

I had my band surgery a little over 2 years ago. Everything seemed fine until about 6 months ago. I stopped losing weight after a 75 pound loss. I didn't think much about it because of all the holidays and I knew I was cheating. However the last couple of months I have been having some discomfort at the band site and sometimes it feels tender to the touch. I have no major pain or other symptoms other than I simply cannot loose another pound. I struggle every day and I do feel restriction except the restriction does not stay. I get hungry and eat something and get full right away but cannot loose any more weight. Any ideas here? Is this what it means when the band slips or has a leak? Has anyone else had this happen? I don't really know what the protocol is here but I wouldn't mind direct emails - nr1946@insightbb.com. I am a bit nervous about this band now because I no longer have the same insurance that I had when the surgery was done and if I have to do this over I don't know where I am going to get the money.

oreokitty · February 22, 2008

I would call the doc right away and get in

They can have yu do a swallow test or a scope and they can tell lots

I woudl not weight much time before I called the doc to see what they have to say

I have had a little problem and my office got me right in

GayleTX · February 28, 2008

That sounds very much like what I have been experiencing. I haven't lost a pound in 4 mo. even tho I've been very compliant and eating just the same as I did when I was losing 10 lbs a month (I'm 160 lbs down). And it seemed I could eat less and less....I even started to PB again for the first time in a year. Yesterday I had an Xray and found I had a badly slipped band. I have no idea why. So I'm on liquids for 14 days then we'll decide what needs to be done....it will more than likely be a revision of some sort. They told me to come in IMMEDIATLEY if I PB'd again or had any pain..... a slipped band can become serious if the circulation to the lower stomach is cut off. Don't wait too long to see your doctor.