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Does your band move?

Nicynoo1

By Nicynoo1, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Nicynoo1    2

Nicynoo1
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Hi all

I just have a quick question, I'm sorry if this has been asked before.

I was just wondering if anyone has felt their band move before (up or down). Like, if you bend over or similar? I have felt this happen a few ties in the bath and while bending over to shave my legs or pick something up from the floor. There is no pain, just a weird pressure. It goes away when I feel the band move back into place.

Hopefully its nothing to worry about.

Thanks

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KateP    359

KateP
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Your band is supposed to be stitched into position precisely so that it doesn't move! If you think it is moving, ask your doctor.

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JustWatchMe    7,117

JustWatchMe
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Never.

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Keemi13    4

Keemi13
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I think I know what you mean.. You feel its moving but it's actually just the pressure of the band pushing inwards when you lean forward maybe.. The feeling is normal.. But technically It shouldn't move..

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Lady VS    1,147

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Yeah, if your doctor did his/her part correctly, your band should not be "moving". If you think you are experiencing your band which is around your stomach moving, then yes as the others have stated, you should see your doctor immediately. Good luck and keep us posted.

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Nicynoo1    2

Nicynoo1
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Thank you all for your replies.

I think I know what you mean.. You feel its moving but it's actually just the pressure of the band pushing inwards when you lean forward maybe.. The feeling is normal.. But technically It shouldn't move..

Yep I think you understand what I am getting at. Except that I actually think it moves because when I stand up from what ever position I was bent in, it does take a good 15 seconds before I feel it 'pop' back into place.

Very weird! Just glad its not painful :)

Yeah, if your doctor did his/her part correctly, your band should not be "moving". If you think you are experiencing your band which is around your stomach moving, then yes as the others have stated, you should see your doctor immediately. Good luck and keep us posted.

I will certainly see my doctor (when I finally get an appointment!) It doesn't happen every time I bend over, just sometimes and it doesn't effect my eating, but you are right, I do need to see my doctor. Because I had my band put in on the NHS (sooo grateful!), it means that I only see my doctor about twice a year, maybe 3 times if I'm lucky.... been waiting about 6 months for an appointment so far...

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mdaily1027    3

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Just wanted to get an update... Have you seen your Dr.?

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KateP    359

KateP
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Nicinoo, just seen you are a fellow Brit. Only come across one other on here! I paid for my band but the NHS took over my care about five years ago, and the care I get is every bit as good as the BUPA hospital!

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gowalking    10,790

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What I feel is my port moving around. Not that it actually moves...but there are times when my pants get in the way or even if I lay down, I have to sort of move the port into a better position. I'm going to see my bariatric surgeon soon and ask about a lower profile port. Mine sticks out something awful at this point. I'm used to it but there are times when it shows even with clothes on..and I don't care for that at all.

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Nicynoo1    2

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Unfortunately I still haven't been given an appointment mdaily, sometimes it tales a while through the NHS. It's not a problem I have daily, it's more a monthly issue and it doesn't hurt, just feels weird and a bit scary. Hopefully I will see him soon. In any event I'm pretty sure that I would like a revision, but that's a whole different st of issues especially within the NHS.

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KateP    359

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Unfortunately I still haven't been given an appointment mdaily, sometimes it tales a while through the NHS. It's not a problem I have daily, it's more a monthly issue and it doesn't hurt, just feels weird and a bit scary. Hopefully I will see him soon. In any event I'm pretty sure that I would like a revision, but that's a whole different st of issues especially within the NHS.

Wow! I am so lucky! I thought it was standard, obviously not! I was with the NHS in Berkshire and now in Wales. But in both, I had/have the name, mobile number and email of a specialist nurse. Anything I want, I just email or phone and she gets back to me almost immediately with advice. And the once I needed an appointment, she arranged it for two days later. That was with her but she said if we decided I needed to see the consultant, he was on site and we could see him!

But he did say that they would remove or reposition or repair if needed. But I wouldn't meet criteria for revision if I needed that!

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Nicynoo1    2

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I also have a specialist nurse who I can contact and actually I didn't even remember! I have her number and email address -stupid me. Thanks for the reminder! I'm in London (Kings College Hospital) and I usually have an appointment every 4-6 months. After calling my consultants secretary, she has let me know that I am waiting this long because I only want to see my consultant and not one of his team, and unfortunately he has no scheduled clinics atm due to some personal event. He is resuming clinics in the beginning of next month and I'm on his list apparently. Fingers crossed

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