I was banded back in Feb. 09. I have only lost 25lbs. Discouraged, the month of July, I over ate. I mean, I really over ate...like stuffed myself to the point of being uncomfortable for days. I got back in control the beginning of August, but ever since I have had a lot of indigestion (sour stomach) and I don't feel much restriction at all. I am wondering if I may have made my band slip??? I am planning on calling my doctor tomorrow, but am very worried. If a band does slip, what do they do to fix it?

Hi, I am newly banded and not an expert on the subject but my best friend's band slipped and she could not hold anything down, not even liquids so you seem to be having the opposite symptoms. I do suggest to call your surgeon and tell him/her your concerns. Chances are you are ok but you should have it checked out so you can quit worrying. It sounds like you may just need a fill. You should definately tell your surgeon about the acid reflux. You may need to be on medication for that. Good luck to you.

Oh I just re-read your post and seen you do plan on calling your doctor. That is good. I think if they catch a slip soon enough they can just unfill your band and the stomoch will eventually slip back to the correct position. If you let a slip go too long, as in the case with my friend, they have to do surgery. Her band slipped because it was too tight for quite some time and she was over eating and puking. She would not go in to the doc because she was losing a lot of weight fast and she knew he would do an unfill. The surgeon said this is the cause of most slips. My friend had to have another surgery and she learned a big lesson. She is doing it right this time around.

i am new to being banded so i can't offer too much advise. I guess i'd say remember why u got the band as motivation to NOT over eat. You may have stretch out your pouch (new stomach). I agree, call you surgeon and tell him everything. You're doing great by taking the first step! you've changed your bad eating habits! that will help. How is your exercise?