has anyone had the band slippage? what happened, how was it resolve, what did it feel like? any other major problems with the band why the band versus the bypass?

I haven't had any problems with my band. But I can tell you why I picked it over gastric bypass. The bypass is permanent, you can never "undo it" if it causes problems for any reason. It's a very invasive surgery that re-routes your stomach. The lap band surgery is a laproscopic procedure, usually a day surgery. Not very invasive. And it's not permanent unless you want it to be. It can be removed at any time or even adjusted if you get pregnant. Which was a plus for me!

Actually, I am dealing with a slipped band right now, for the second time. As with the first time, I had all my fill removed and am on liquids for several days. I expect it will go back into place as it did the first time. I believe mine this time resulted from my band being a bit too tight and eating some bad chinese food that caused me to vomit rather violently.

My band has slipped, but I can tell you that it was nothing that I did, nor the band itself. I am at goal and in August has a port replacement to a low profile one. When the Dr pulled on the port he pulled too hard and slipped my band. They took everything out and I go back for a fill to rebuild my fill October 3.

I choose the band for the ability to control my loss myself. I mean we all get to customize our restriction and loss. I also liked that I loose by restriction and not nutrition loss. I mean why loose weight if you killing your body by doing it?

when the slippage occured, what did it feel like. how did you know it slipped. was it life threatning. how soon did you get it treated. I have so many slippage concerns.

I think that a slip left untreated can cause big problems, but anyone who has had one will tell you that you won't let it go long. Literally I was back at the Dr the next morning after surgery getting my fill out. I was in the most pain ever and couldn't even keep down water. I think I may not be the best was to ask though because mine was a Dr error. I think in the big pictures slips are a minimal risk. I am unfilled now and will be for a few more weeks. Many times being unfilled can help resolve a slip.