band slippage???

[jacole1820 0]

what does it feel like if u the band slipped? how do u know if it happened?

[Jodi_620 37]

If you are going along fine, with no problems, and then suddenly develop continual reflux or symptoms of a too-tight band (without the obvious causes of not eating properly or a recent fill) it could mean slippage. It can be verified with an x-ray and barium swallow test.

Edited May 19, 2008 by Jodi_620

[deelooka 0]

If yours did slip, you probably won't feel it at first. Mine happened after I got a hianial hernia almost two years after surgery (that would be 1999). Besides late night acid reflux/indigestion, there was actual pressure on my band. It was excruciating. Getting an Xray confirmed the slippage. My band was on an angle.

I got a revision in Sept. 2004, and haven't had reflux since. Please see your doctor to put your mind at ease. Good luck!

[HUSKERJILL 0]

Tell me what a revision costs? I just went to the doctor today and have a "very minor slippage" that he says we need to keep an eye on & that if my appetite becomes uncontrolable he will have to go in and fix the band. I paid for this myself and hope that it takes care of itself, but if not I'm curious at the cost of having to repair it costs.

[mstrina27 0]

My Dr. told me that when it slips u will throw up and wont be able to keep anything down... and they will do an total unfill.. they wont do any type of sugery or anything... and u will have to be on liquids only until it falls back into place...

[ECH 0]

I have been combing through these discussions looking for someone who might have similar situations as I do. My band makes me always uncomforable. severe reflux at night. Wake up choking and coughing from reflux several times a night. My band isn't new. It is a small one only 4cc and I believe I have 2 ccs in it. I do have periods of feeling hungry, but the reflux and pain make me not want to eat. After reading the threads it seems like I may have a slippage. I'm going to try the all liquids and see if it gets better. Anyone got any other suggestions?

[HUSKERJILL 0]

Get to the doctor. I experienced the same thing and your band is to tight. I kept thinking as I lost weight the band would become looser and everything would become perfect. It only got worse. By the time I went to see my doctor I was sleeping in almost an upright position due to acid reflux. I doubt you have a slippage but it does sound like you are to tight.

[Enchanted 2]

ECH...reflux and night coughing are two warning signs that my doctor asks about at every visit.

I suggest you get to the doctor.

[okie_diva 0]

My doctor told me a minor slippage can usually be cured by going back on liquids - clear only for 2 weeks....did your doctor mention this?