Hi everyone,

I just returned home after a 4 day stay in the hospital. I was having bad reflux and stomach pain last week, so I went in to get it checked out. As I suspected/dreaded, my band had slipped. I had band revision surgery on Tuesday and was released this morning. So far, so good... the pain isn't quite as bad as it was with my first banding. They put in a new band but kept the old port, so that could have something to do with the decrease in pain.

The doctors don't know why my band slipped. I've PB'd 3 times in the 8 months since my original surgery, but those were months ago. I don't drink pop or take NSAID's (in case you were wondering! ) If there's one thing I'm guilty of it's eating too quickly on occasion. I think I'm just one of the unlucky "1-3%" we're always hearing about.

Time for sleep. :notagree

Wow. Go back to bed! Thanks for updating us. I'm really sorry about your slip! but happy it's all fixed now. Here's hoping this one stays where it is! Did they replace the band with the same size?

Oh Anne.... I am so sorry! You poor thing! You have been such a good freind I am sending big ((((HUGS))))) your way.

Wow! I knew you were having problems, but I am surprised... I am glad they were able to take care of everything in one surgery.

Be well.... take care and rest.

Love,

donna

This is my worse fear,because im selfpay and cant afford to refinance another surgery.

Anne,

Thanks for letting us know you are ok, you were in our thoughts and prayers. I am glad to see yoru doctor was able to catch the slip band and get you a new one. Hey maybe you got an upgrade. I do have a question tho, I know they say the insurance companies will pay to have a slipped band removed, but will they pay again to have it replaced as you did?

Heal fast and feel better always.

WOW - Sorry to hear that it had slipped. But really glad they were able to reband you and that you are on the road to recovery...Take Care

So sorry to hear your band slipped. :phanvan I'm glad to hear you home and I will pray for a quick recovery. Take care and get some rest. :hug:

Hope you heal fast and this is all behind you. What a hassle, but now you have a new lease on banded life!!

Oh Anne girlie...had no idea you were having issues. Glad to hear that the problem has been taken care of and you are now on your way to mending. Feel better fast! (hugggs)

Hey Anne.. Sorry to hear about the slip. I can't figure out how these happen when the stomach is sewn around the band. Did your stitches come loose?

I'm glad youre home and doing well. Rest and take care of yourself.

All things happen for a reason. Maybe you needed this 'fresh start'.

So sorry to hear about your problem, but I'm glad you're home and recuperating. Take care and be gentle with yourself~

Emily

Anne, so glad you are doing well. But goodness, I sure hate that you had to go through this.

I like what Susan said - that maybe this will be a type of new beginning.

here's to health and happiness!

God bless!

Anne, I was so relieved when you said you got it fixed. I am so glad you did not lose it! relax and take care of yourself.

Do you have to do the same post-op diet?

I'm sorry you've gone through this, but I'm happy that your surgery was a success. Now, use the band for all its worth.

Blessings,

Jonathan

Hi Anne!

I am so sorry your band slipped!! I was going through the same thing as you & thought FOR SURE my band had slipped also. I was very lucky that it didn't. I hope you have a good recooperation. Was this surgery as easy as the first one?!?!

Hey guys, thanks for all the well wishes. Susan, that's an excellent question about my stitches - I will have to ask when I go in for my follow up in a few weeks. We talked about it before my surgery, but they never confirmed that they were pulled loose.

My new band is the same size as before (4cc capacity). Jerseytammy, I'm not sure how the different insurances work with revisions. I'm lucky - I have UHC and they will cover the new band. I have to follow the same diet as the first time around, but I'm so relieved to still have a band I don't mind. I'm sure I'll change my tune when the appetite returns in a few days.

I'm already scared to get a fill - think they'll put in .1cc at a time?

I tried to answer any questions but I'm still spacey - feel free to PM me. I love you guys.