Ok so I had a slippage, got a new band, this one is the 10cc band. So, now my question is, what seems to be other peoples sweet spot?? I have had 2 fills, now at 5.5cc's and I still seem to have NO restriction...whats up withat that?? I am actually GAINING weight, this is horrible and I really need some positivity in my life right now!!! Please let me know when and where I can expect to start this weight loss again....I know, everyone is different but I would like to get others opinions!!

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I have a couple of questions if you don't mind.....

What causes slippage?

How did you know it slipped?

Is it a full, new surgery to replace it- did you have to go through the whole thing again?

Did you insurance cover it?

Thanks. I was just banded a few weeks ago and I'd like to learn more.

Gwenn

I'm really sorry to hear that you suffered a slippage, but now are back on track with a new band. Hopefully, this new band will be a success for you. You are reborn!

How big was your first band, and what caused the slippage to happen?

If you're gaining weight and have no restriction, it really sounds like you may need another fill. I would highly suggest you to discuss this with your doctor, since he is the one to advise you in this matter. Good luck!

I also have a 10 cc band and felt NO restriction whatsoever until I was at 7.5 cc's. I am sure you are close. Most people find their sweet spot between 5.5 and 8 cc's. (So I've been told....)

Hi there, I wish you all the best with your new band. I am also at 5.5 cc's in a 10 cc band and I have some restriction but not all the time. For example, in the mornings I can eat usually which is weird cause most people are tight in the morning then after that I can hardly eat. But today, it was the opposte. The band is tempermental. Anyway, I feel like if I just had maybe another cc it would do me good. Unfortunately, my doctor only gives fills every 8 weeks. I've had 3 fills to get me to 5.5 and my second one was given early because I called and asked to come in early. I was also gaining weight in the beginning and it was getting very frustrating. Hopefully, you will reach your "sweet spot" after your next fill.

Regards,

Alfie

I band revision surgery a week ago. My initial band was done August 30th.2006. I have lost 118 pounds and was doing great when I started to throw up and have unreal abdominal pains. Then, last week I threw up all night and the next day had revision surgery. The procedure is the same and the post operative directives are the same. My doctor said I caused the slippage with the vomiting but I told him the slippage caused the vomiting. It does not matter - as long as it can be taken care of. Ironically enough, insurance did not pay the first time and I finally one on an appeal but now they paid. Please do not dwell on slippage as it is unusual and not happening to everyone. I wish you well.

Fran

Congratulations on the 118 and I wish you the best of luck with the new band. At least now I know that I'd know if it happened---that you are very aware if something is wrong.

Good luck and thanks for responding.

Gwenn

Thank you so much. Slippage is quite unusual and I never worried about it until now. Be well.

Fran

And I am feeling sorry for myself because I'm nauseus and burpy after having my first food in 3 weeks. I realize now I should have had something thinner in texture. I forgt that the doctor recommending doing that. Like loose oatmeal. Oh well, I'm sure this will pass once the food is through my system. But lesson learned. I'm deep breathing to try to keep the nausea at bay. I'm sitting with a cup of peppermint tea....said to be good for the stomach. Be well.

Gwenn