Prolapsed Band

DietPepsi59 · June 1, 2007

I found out today after some complications and several weeks of trial and error that my Lap Band is partially prolapsed. I had all the Fluid removed 2 1/2 weeks ago and got by just fine. I didn't loose any weight, but didn't gain any either. I went back today and they put in .5 cc of fluid to try to start over and see how far we can get without having to reposition or replace the band. I am scheduled to go back in 2 weeks to have an additional .5 cc inserted. I was up to 2.6 cc when all this started in March. Have any of you had this complication? I have done great, have lost 90 pounds as of today's 7 month anniversary. I am quite distressed this evening and pretty scared. Would appreciate anyone's first hand knowledge of how they handled this problem.

Thanks for listening.

Terri Branham

248 pre op

158 now

Dr Tull (Illinois Bariatric Center) Clinton, IL

areellady · June 1, 2007

I havent had any problems but i just wanted you to know that I am hoping for the best for you!!! Hang in there..maybe they are on their way to fixing the problem. Deanna

Alexandra · June 1, 2007

Terri, I think that's another way of saying you have a slip. The only advice I have is to take it VERY easy with the refills. You might even want to stop here and see how that goes for a year or so. People who have had unfills seem to need much less Fluid to find restriction, and it's extremely easy to get too tight almost by mistake.

Good luck!!

DietPepsi59 · June 1, 2007

Thanks for your thoughts. I am hanging in there, at least I lost another pound. I am hoping for the best

DietPepsi59 · June 1, 2007

Thanks for the info. What was there reasoning for leting you go without the band for a couple months. When I talked to my doctor yesterday, I was under the inpression they would attempt to reposition my current band or just replace it with one surgery. How is your insurance company reacting to all of this?

Thanks again

Terri

Alexandra · June 1, 2007

Thanks for the info. What was there reasoning for leting you go without the band for a couple months. When I talked to my doctor yesterday, I was under the inpression they would attempt to reposition my current band or just replace it with one surgery. How is your insurance company reacting to all of this?
Thanks again

Terri

I guess they felt that a healing period was necessary, but now I'm really regretting that they didn't replace it right then. I'm sure it will all work out for the best, but at the moment my insurance company is denying the request for precert for the replacement surgery; my BMI is too low and I don't qualify medically for bariatric surgery. My doctor's office is trying to convince them that it should be considered continuation of ongoing treatment for a managed condition, rather than a new placement.

I should find out today. :pray:

DietPepsi59 · June 2, 2007

That is exactly what I am worried about. I even had a conversation with my Dr about that fact. My BMI is in the middle 20s now, so I don't qualify either.

Thanks

Terri