couldn't see the ring of my band during an EGD?

I had an EGD and a colonoscopy yesterday for another issue I don't need to go into here, but the doctor said I should have a UGI series and follow up with my band surgeon because he "didn't see the ring" of my band and he thinks it may have slipped (they actually used the words "slid down" so I'm assuming we're talking slip here). 

Should the ring be detectable from the inside during the endoscopy process?

Thanks,
Jan

Hi Jan,.. I am going to guess the person doing the EGD is a gastroenterologist and not a bariatric surgeon (they're usually the ones doing those wonderful procedures.) ..I would suggest you have a copy of this report sent to Dr.Sonnanstine and then make an appt with him to explain things a little better.   I am not part of the bariatric community any longer but still involved with specialty surgeons (breast cancer). It's my experience when a doctor outside his specialty reads films and detects something suspicious- he or she will then send them on to the specialist.. this isn't something they deal with on a daily basis.  Therefore, often times how they explain something outside their expertise is often a little vague.  I am trying to be kind to the docs I deal with daily..lol
Dr. Sonnanstine should have been sent the report and believe me if he did you would have been contacted immediately if there is reason for worry.  I know this from experience.
I hope all has turned out well, and remember...we don't go the a heart specialist for a kidney problem..so don't take a gastro's word for a realizeband question..you have the best around..trust him for your belly problems...Good luck and please let us know how you are doing!!

Dr. Tom did my EGD just last month my band slipped and must be removed. Just waiting on the okay from insurance.