Hi,

I was banded in 2004, lost about 85 lbs, regained about 30 and having major problems due to slippage, which will be revise late January. I have really found it difficult to get any information about this situation. Since I had to fight my insurance for months to cover the procedure, I've actually had a slippage for close to a year, during which time the weight has been piling on.

I started my weight loss at 260-ish, got down to 173 when I was way too tight and sick all the time and am now around 207.

I'm terrified that after the revision, I will still not be able to lose. I guess I just have no idea what to expect.

Obviously my weight gain has a lot to do with bad choice, lack of exercise, however, is it reasonable for me to think that all things being equal I will have an easier time losing after the revision? Honestly, my lifestyle hasn't changed that much except for the fact that I am hungry a lot more of the time, can eat much larger quantities but can't get a fill because it's supposedly already too tight (due to the slippage, I guess the pouch is bigger?)

Please share your experiences if you had a small slip and had it revised at least several months ago. Has your weight loss become any easier since the surgery?

Thanks,

KM

So How Much Does It Cost To Get The Slipped Band Fixed If Your Self Paying

Did I mention I am considering a class action law suit on the basis of failure to provide minimum coverage that Medicaid patients receive and also discrimination of the obese?

I do wish you the best of luck, but just wanted to mention here that the insurance company is not the "bad guy". They would be happy to provide coverage for WLS, if only your employer was willing to pay the higher premiums to cover it. Employers negotiate lower premiums by opting to exclude/limit certain things - like WLS or drugs, drugs for ED (Viagra, etc), mental health inpatient care, drug and alcohol rehab, etc.

Just because Medicaid/Medicare patients may be eligible for WLS does not mean they receive an all around higher standard of care. Medicare patients, last I heard, were having their coverage for fills denied, although Medicare paid for the band.

I am a little worried that I may have a slip, I had the flu over New Years and vomited until I couldn't swallow my own siliva. I had an emergencey unfill and felt much better within a few minutes. I had all the liquid taken out and waited about 3 1/2 weeks to start fills again. I have gained 10 pounds and have had two fills in the last month. I feel no restriction at all and feel very different than I did before the unfill. I have no reflux but just have a feeling that all is not well. I am going back in later this week for another fill. I am hoping that I am just a worrier!!!

Hello;

I have some questions about having a slip. I had the band since Sep 04 and lost a total of 65lbs. I have never felt restricted and have a fill of 5cc in a 10 cc band. I followed the Doctors program to a tee but about 6/7 months ago I started to regain weight and noticed I was eating more. I went back to my Surgeon and he did a quick upper gi and told me not to drink alot so he could see things better. He then told me everything is in place and not to worry. Well since then the Surgeon has left the state and is practicing in another state. I have regained about 35lbs now and looking for ideas and also a new Doctor in the Miami Fl area. Thanks

It seems I am just a worrier, I had the 3rd fill and now feel restriction. I am so happy. Now to get back to losing this weight. I did learn alot about not getting to tight. Will try to use the band to help me in my choices and not expect it to do everything ( will try not to get it too tight!) I still need to make good choices.