I had my band fitted in 2006 and have lost a shed load of weight. But, had been suffering from acid refulx and everyone was nagging me to stop losing weight. So I went for an unfill, expecting only a 0.5ml removal. The doc said I was wasting away (I wasn't!!!) so he took out 2mls! Also arranged for me to have a barium x-ray.

Having been in the safe coccoon(sp?) of my food consumption being controlled by the band, it was at first a novelty to eat normal amounts. I thought I would settle into eating slightly larger portions but not so much that i would put on weight. Unfortunately in a month I have put on a stone!!

To add insult to injury, the barium has shown that my band has slipped. I have to wait till the 24th to find out what this may mean. I am hoping it hasn't slipped too much and can avoid surgery. In fact hoping I will be able to have a fill on the 24th. I hate feeling so out of control.

The thought of having to have the band removed just isn't worth thinking about. It has become a very important part of my life and it is sad to know that without it, I would be more than likely become morbidly obeses......

Sorry I am feeling so glum right now. I have always known the band was only a tool, I have taken a slow and steady course of weight loss, which I know was because my band and I were in sync.

I just wish I could see the doc now and put my mind at ease, even if it is bad news. At least then I know what I am dealing with.

Unfortuantely reading everyone else's experiences hasn't eased my mind one jot, which thankfully I can laugh at (not at the people, just my reaction)

I would love to talk to anyone who has had to deal with a slippage.

The doc who was at the barium x-ray pointed out the slippage to me, he did say it was only small but he couldn't confirm what needed to be done, as that was the specialist's call.

It is shocking how quickly my mind has taken over and seems to revel in eating. I can't seem to stop eating porridge and one of my bad eating habits has returned, eating two Snacks instead of one,w hether that be desert or savoury. I get panicy if I don't. Has anyone experienced that. I had forgotten about it over t he couple of years I have had the band, something else that is unsettling. Heigh ho.

Suzy

I just found out yesterday that I had a slip. I'm currently on here looking for answers too. Can you please tell me what has happened with you so far?

They also called my slip minor but the doctor immediately suggested another surgery. I knew I'd read on here where sometimes it goes back in place after a complete unfill so I asked couldn't we try that. He said yes that we could, but that I'd probably continue having trouble until I get another surgery.

Thanks for you help.

Hi,

I did see the doc and he gave me a small refill. It has stopped the weight gain but I am not losing either, I am stuck in a status quo. I am waiting to receive an appointment to see him again. It should be next month or september.

I think if he says that it needs an operation then I will have it done, as I want to keep this band and I don't want to risk it having to be taken out completely. That is far worse!

If you are not confident about your docs diagnosis, ask fora second opinion.

kid regards

Suzy

Hi. I too was banded in 2006 and had successful weight loss. This past month I have been miserable, unable to eat and I was uncomfortable. Monday things escalated and by Wednesday I couldn't even swallow my own saliva. I went to the ER and was told what I was dreading...I had a slip. I was admitted into the hospital and my band was replaced the following morning. It was scary because there was no guarantee that I would keep a band. The surgeon warned that if there was too much scar tissue that the band would be removed. The surgery went well and I am now at home recovering. I am starting all over. It was definitely scary. I keep trying to figure out how I got here. In the end I am thankful for my second chance.