Big decision about slipped band

Mags · September 20, 2007

Hi,

I was banded on Sept 06 and lost 75 pounds. Except for some pb-ing I've never really had any problems so was shocked to discover this week that my band has slipped.

I have an appointment with my surgeon next week to discuss options. Does anybody have any feedback they can give me? Is it possible to repair a slip surgically or does a new band usually have to be put in?

This is a big disappointment. I don;t want to lose my band, I don;t want to have more surgery, I don;t want to gain weight again!!! What torture!!:help:

socalgal3 · September 21, 2007

Depending on how bad it is, they may remove it. Then, they allow you to heal and possibly put a new band in. Luckily, for me, they were able to reposition mine and it wasn't removed. Did they remove your fill? Sometimes the band goes back into place by itself without the need for surgery. Best of health to you!

September 25, 2007

don't let them remove it. I have regretted nothing more.

jayme

Missy0224 · September 25, 2007

Hi,
I was banded on Sept 06 and lost 75 pounds. Except for some pb-ing I've never really had any problems so was shocked to discover this week that my band has slipped.

I have an appointment with my surgeon next week to discuss options. Does anybody have any feedback they can give me? Is it possible to repair a slip surgically or does a new band usually have to be put in?

This is a big disappointment. I don;t want to lose my band, I don;t want to have more surgery, I don;t want to gain weight again!!! What torture!!:help:

Congrats on the successful weight loss thus far. Usually the slip will fix itself with a complete unfill for as long as the doctor thinks is necessary. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

sistergirl · September 25, 2007

I met a lady at my doctors office that had a slipped band, and the doctor stitched the band back in place. I guess it depends how band it has slipped.

fabfatgrl · September 26, 2007

Usually the first line of action is to remove all of your fill for about a month and see if it slips back into place. This does happen... it's not just a pipe-dream.

Second option would be that the doctor could reposition your Band. If you had an older edition Band, he or she could also offer you the option of replacing your Band with one of the newer models.

Third option would be to remove your Band and do no revision surgery (other WLS).

Fourth option would be to remove your Band and revise to a different surgery. A lot of people who were successful with the Band but have erosion or slippage issues like the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy as it's a restriction only operation. Others decide to go with the more traditional RNY or DS. The choice would be yours, though. You and your doctor could discuss the options.

WASaBubbleButt · September 28, 2007

Mags...

Any updates?

Usually an unfill cures a slip (80+% of the time). The stomach will typically fall back into place and you are on liquids while you form new scar tissue to hold the band in place. Sometimes it needs to be surgically repositioned and once every now and again the entire band needs to be removed.

So what did your doc say?