What does it feel like when your band slips?

[flab2fabdiva 0]

I have had these horrible pains since yesterday. I am just wondering. How do you know? Can anybody explain the feeling?:w00t:

[Erin18 140]

I've wondered too. I thought I read somewhere if you regurgitate then it might have slipped. But I would get checked by your dr

[marathinner 1]

I had a slipped band and my symptoms were EXTREME acid reflux...especially at night, and trouble keeping most things down...including Water. Trust me, I KNEW there was a problem! A regular abdomonal x-ray showed my band had slipped and I was admitted to the hospital 2 hours later. Most of the time, they can "fix" or reposition the band, but in my case they had to replace it. I advise anyone having ANY sort of problems to get to your doc asap. Not every complication requires another surgery...but don't waste time trying to self diagnose...just got see your doc!!

[lapbandbarb 0]

I had a slipped band and my symptoms were EXTREME acid reflux...especially at night, and trouble keeping most things down...including Water. Trust me, I KNEW there was a problem! A regular abdomonal x-ray showed my band had slipped and I was admitted to the hospital 2 hours later. Most of the time, they can "fix" or reposition the band, but in my case they had to replace it. I advise anyone having ANY sort of problems to get to your doc asap. Not every complication requires another surgery...but don't waste time trying to self diagnose...just got see your doc!!

I am wondering why your band had to be replaced. My band slipped and I just came home from revision surgery yesterday.I am feeling great compared to the first time around. I asked the Dr if he could put a new band in but said that after inspection, a reposition was all that was needed. He also found a hiatal hernia which he said is common with a slip.

I agree, go to Dr ASAP if you have any problems. Having a second surgery is no fun! :thumbup:

[marathinner 1]

I am wondering why your band had to be replaced. My band slipped and I just came home from revision surgery yesterday.I am feeling great compared to the first time around. I asked the Dr if he could put a new band in but said that after inspection, a reposition was all that was needed. He also found a hiatal hernia which he said is common with a slip.

I agree, go to Dr ASAP if you have any problems. Having a second surgery is no fun! :thumbup:

My band was replaced as opposed to be revised, because scar tissue had caused such extreme repositioning to the point it was adhesed to my liver. This is not typical. Most slips do end up with just revisions. I was just happy I didn't lose my band, which very easily could of happened! I'm doing so great with my new one and will NEVER let myself get overfilled...and if I have even the slightest symptom of a complication I will get to my doc ASAP!

[lapbandbarb 0]

Thanks for answering me so quick. I just noticed it has only been a month since your new band was put in. Glad you are doing so well. Congradulations on all the weight loss, too. You look great! Isn't it great that at least this time around, we only have to maintain! The reason the surgery and the recovery is easier is probably because we are in such better shape than before. Have you had your first fill yet? Are you going through "banster hell" again? I totally agree with you, I never want to have to be without my band and I will never live too tight again.

[thinoneday 445]

I had a slipped band and my symptoms were EXTREME acid reflux...especially at night, and trouble keeping most things down...including Water. Trust me, I KNEW there was a problem! A regular abdomonal x-ray showed my band had slipped and I was admitted to the hospital 2 hours later. Most of the time, they can "fix" or reposition the band, but in my case they had to replace it. I advise anyone having ANY sort of problems to get to your doc asap. Not every complication requires another surgery...but don't waste time trying to self diagnose...just got see your doc!!

Did you have to pay again? or was it included with price you paid the first time around? I'm so sorry that happened to you....are you ok now?

[thinoneday 445]

I am wondering why your band had to be replaced. My band slipped and I just came home from revision surgery yesterday.I am feeling great compared to the first time around. I asked the Dr if he could put a new band in but said that after inspection, a reposition was all that was needed. He also found a hiatal hernia which he said is common with a slip.

I agree, go to Dr ASAP if you have any problems. Having a second surgery is no fun! :thumbup:

What caused the slippage? I've always wondered about that. . .

[lapbandbarb 0]

My band probably slipped because I kept myself too tight, thus I lost weight very quickly which I am happy about. I got the flu and threw up because of it. That is most likely why although my Dr tells me sometimes there is no reason and I should not blame myself. Just bad luck. I am at goal now and plan on keeping myself just slightly restricted once I can start fills again.

[marathinner 1]

Thanks for answering me so quick. I just noticed it has only been a month since your new band was put in. Glad you are doing so well. Congradulations on all the weight loss, too. You look great! Isn't it great that at least this time around, we only have to maintain! The reason the surgery and the recovery is easier is probably because we are in such better shape than before. Have you had your first fill yet? Are you going through "banster hell" again? I totally agree with you, I never want to have to be without my band and I will never live too tight again.

Hi Barb..

Right back atcha on the congratulations! Wow..you've done AMAZING with your weight loss! I couldn't agree more with you in terms of recovery being easier! It was waayyyy easier this time around! In addition to being in better shape, my surgeon went thru the same incisions and I think the biggest factor was he didn't have to replace my port. That was my most painful incision first time around. I did have to do the same post op diet which sucked, but again..alot easier this time around. I'm scheduled to get my first fill on Thursday although I actually have decent restriction totally unfilled! Like you, I plan on staying slightly restricted from here on out! Again, congrats on your awesome weight loss!

[marathinner 1]

Did you have to pay again? or was it included with price you paid the first time around? I'm so sorry that happened to you....are you ok now?

My insurance paid for it because it was an emergency and deemed "medically necessary".

[Ses 0]

It feels for me like yeah, bad stomach acid that wakes you up, really nasty stuff. And a weird tugging feeling on the throat. It hurts, but not a OW hurt, like a pinchy discomfort that increases and increases... then it becomes an ow hurt, and I need to throw up.

I had a slipped band and my symptoms were EXTREME acid reflux...especially at night, and trouble keeping most things down...including Water. Trust me, I KNEW there was a problem! A regular abdomonal x-ray showed my band had slipped and I was admitted to the hospital 2 hours later. Most of the time, they can "fix" or reposition the band, but in my case they had to replace it. I advise anyone having ANY sort of problems to get to your doc asap. Not every complication requires another surgery...but don't waste time trying to self diagnose...just got see your doc!!

2 hours? :thumbup: I've been waiting a week already! Luckily, the appointment's next week now, when I mentioned the blood, ... but even though they knew it'd slipped, they had me for the 30th of September just to SEE the surgeon in an appointment.

x_X

[nickle77 0]

You have to wait til the 30th of Sept. Did they at least have you come in and remove the fill? I had a slip in may and my doc got on to me because I did not call him the day of and come in and let him take out the fill. That did not work and I still had to have a revision which just happened on Sept 3rd but am doing good now. Don't wait to long. All sorts of other stuff can happen. My stomach came up throw the band and had to have the doc go in and did not have to replace, but had to remove a small portion of the stomach that would possibly come back through. Mine took so long to get done (the revision due to the insurance company) but my doc. got on it and did what he could till I finally got the insurance company to agree.