I"ve had my band for almost 5 years. I reached my sweet spot, lost 60 pounds and felt fantastic. About 3 months ago I notice that I had absolutely no restriction. I've been in for 3 fills in 3 months with no change. I'm almost at my maximum and have no restriction. Has anyone else had this type of problem and had it resolved? I'm going back for a fourth fill next week but am not very optimistic. I don't think I have slippage because I don't have any of the signs, other than being able to eat more. I've gained 35 pounds back and am not very happy. Any help would be appreciated.

I"ve had my band for almost 5 years. I reached my sweet spot, lost 60 pounds and felt fantastic. About 3 months ago I notice that I had absolutely no restriction. I've been in for 3 fills in 3 months with no change. I'm almost at my maximum and have no restriction. Has anyone else had this type of problem and had it resolved? I'm going back for a fourth fill next week but am not very optimistic. I don't think I have slippage because I don't have any of the signs, other than being able to eat more. I've gained 35 pounds back and am not very happy. Any help would be appreciated.

I was banded July 2010 and for the first 3 fills I was getting more and more restriction. on the 4th fill I was great for about 3 days then nothing. no restriction at all. I had a Barium swallow xray and it "looked" like a dilated pouch but I had no other symptoms and no restriction. I had surgery yesterday to see what was up and he found the band was unclasped. so he pulled it out fixed all the scare tissue and repositioned it. but the same band back in. so I am now hopeful it is good and will work properly. I would think after 5 years it would not be your problem. but you just never know.

dman