Banded in 2007...I lost 75 lbs...doing O.K. But never got to goal. Started having problems 2 years ago.

I went to my band doctor..he wouldn't listen when I said there was something wrong. 3 months ago went to a new surgeon to have an endoscope to find out what was wrong. He found the band was originally placed too low. I have a prolapse of my stomach through the band and esophageal dilation. New surgeon said the band needs to come out. One problem is..no insurance...I would have to be self pay about 16k.

My question has anyone had the same problem and what did you do to fix it? Is there a way to NOT have to have a revision to another WLS?

I don't want to rush into another surgery if leaving it like it is but don't want this problem to harm my body.

Anyone?

Thank you for your time.

I had a slip a few months a go, and my DR started with emptying the band. 3 months later, the stomach/band prolapse returned to "normal". That said, the band cant take much saline - fearing prolapse again, but i'd start with emptying to see if the problem resolves... then a slow refill... Good luck