Please help...slipped band

[newlife35 0]

I hope somone out there can offer some info/encouragement. Ok...so I go for a fill today and I find out that my band has slipped...I think. My pouch above my band is really big. Which explains why I have never really had much restriction. I was given a couple of options...1. take all of the saline out. Go on liquids for 1 week (to allow the size my pouch to shrink and hopefully slip back through below the band). Then, she would put the saline back in and I would have the restriction that I should have. 2. Over the next month, committ to eating ONLY 1 cup of food three times a day with the hopes of the same effect (shrink the size of the pouch and have it go down below the band). After much consideration, I decided the week of liquids. I could go on and on but I really want to know if anyone has had this happen AND is this indeed what "they" call a slipped band?

I could really use some feedback. Hey despite not have much restriction, I have lost 40 lbs. My NP says that I have pretty much done this on my own...or should I say with very little help from the band. I did have some restriction, but never much. Especially considering my band was filled to capacity (4cc). I am not giving up. I am 40 lbs from my goal and I WILL GET THERE!!!

Oh yeah...I was self pay so I could ONLY consider non surgical options. Please God let this work :biggrin:

Edited July 13, 2008 by newlife35
I left some information out that was important

[cutiew/booty 2]

I'm not banded yet, but I sure do wish you the best of luck. And grats on losing 40 lbs!!

[auntlucy 22]

newlife, you will certainly be in my prayers. You are doing great, and I know you can continue the good work.

[kfgates 0]

Newlife, Did they say whey they thought your band slipped?? I certainly understand why you are looking for non surgical options...I can only imagine the cost of going back in. Please keep us posted...It means a lot to have you share your experience. Kimberly We will keep you in our prayers!!

[*susan* 1,709]

My band slipped last year. I had a complete unfill for over a month. The first week my surgeon also had me do liquids only. When I went back in after a month, he did a flouroscopy and my band was back in place.

Mine slipped after I was too tight and let it go for way too long. I was pb'ing constantly, which probably caused the slip.

[newlife35 0]

My band slipped last year. I had a complete unfill for over a month. The first week my surgeon also had me do liquids only. When I went back in after a month, he did a flouroscopy and my band was back in place.

Mine slipped after I was too tight and let it go for way too long. I was pb'ing constantly, which probably caused the slip.

Thanks Susan...That is encouraging news. I am going back in a week and my NP is hopeful that that will be enough time. Well, I am hopeful (but I am also a realist). I think I can handle a week but A MONTH!!! I am so afraid of gaining the weight back. I am going to continue my work outs as I have been with hopes of continuing my weight loss.

I'm curious, did you gain during that month? Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. God Bless

[kfgates 0]

Hi Susan, Thank you for sharing...I am concerned about "slippage". It is nice to know it is not devastating and it can correct itself. When you say you were constantly PBing was it more than once a day?? Were you able to get anything down? Did it overfill because you didn't have any restriction so you asked for more? Sorry for all the questions, but know the answers are much appreciated!! Kimberly