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I have had my band for about 6 years now, and in the last 2 years sometimes I can eat anything and other times, I can barely get Water down without having constant reflux. I had a hysterectomy about 6 months ago and my OB said he saw the "band" floating inside. I have tried to find a doctor in MN, but because they did not put it in, many doctors will not even see me for an appt. Has anyone ever had the band slip off completly? I cannot figure out if the band "slipped" off all the way, why do I still get the eating issues? Any thoughts???:scared2:

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Where is the surgeon you originally went with??? My suggestion is that you find someone who can give you some answers and spare your health. Good luck to you hun, I hope it all works out. Keep us posted!

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Is it possible he saw the tube 'floating' that connects to the band and the port? I can't imagine the band floating.

I sincerely hope that all works out for you and that everything is ok.

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Go onto smartbandsters.com and ask Jessie. She is a nurse who not only works in a bariactric office that does ONLY lapbands but she has been banded for about 10 1/2 years herself. She can also let you know if she knows of anyone close to you that can help. It's a yahoo group.

Good luck.

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I am not sure where you are in Minnesota but there is a great Bariatric center in Grand Forks ND that is right on the Minnesota boarder. www.altru.org I recommend Dr. Hape and Shellie wright very highly!

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