LHenry35

I have used him in the past and I think he is the absolute best. He is very nice and cute too. I havent seen him in a few years since I had a revision I have been seeing Dr. Krish.

After my slip, I went to Mexico to have the band removed because I was self pay and the cost to remove the band was $10,500 by my band placement doctor. In Mexico, Dr. Ortiz removed the band for $3,500. I have learned that since my band removal, if a slip occurs now many of the surgeons do not automatically can the band. My placement doctor said they are now unhooking the band from around the stomach and letting it stay inside until the stomach heals then later they go back in and hook the band up. He said this technique has worked for several of his patients and they are happy because they did not completely lose their bands. I wish this technique was in effect when I lost my band.

Sorry you are having complications. I, too, had a slip and unfortunately my band was removed. I'm like you, I would not change my band experience for anything. It does seem as though people who have the band for some time have problems with the band slipping. I don't have any scientific facts, its just my observation. I have been un-banded for a year and now I am considering getting another band.