What are the symptoms of erosion or slipped band?

Hi Girls & Guys,

I'm going for an Upper GI on Monday.  Since I have not lost any weight.  Dr. Nelson (my new doctor) wants to see if there is something wrong with the band.  Or is the problem me???  I can hardly wait.  If I'm the problem,  I'm going to start all over with the band.  I don't want to pay for another operation.  If I need to get a revision BCBS Federal will have to pay.  Anyway, let me know if any of you all have had a technical problems with your band, what were the signs?  My only sign right now is that I am still hungry.   Thanks everyone..... 

Virgie, I don't know jack about the band or any of the other things really, but I just want you to know I will pray for you and for wisdom for the doctor....I hope you get the answers you need.

Sherry

Hi Okiechic7,

Thanks for your response. I really appreciate your prayers for me and the Doc.

Dr. Nelson is a pretty smart cookie.  Honestly, I'd bet you a nice dinner out that you never got filled enough to get good restriction.  Did you go in on a regular basis for fills?  An unfilled band is pretty much just like no band at all.

Hi Deb,

All I remember is that I had 3 fills and then 1 unfill.  So I know that is not much.  I will see what Dr. Nelson thinks after we get the results of the Upper GI.

Thanks
 

The upper GI was kind of cool (I had one) and it really reassured me to see my band, see it was placed properly and functioning correctly.  I'm a very visual person, so it was a good experience for me.

I am a patient of Dr. Nelson's but was banded in Mexico.  She took over my after care and I really do like both Nelson and the OWLO team.  They are pretty serious about having you log your food intake and not just gauge your fill level by weight loss or gain.  And I agree-because if you are eating lots of soft slider foods, you may be too tight already, and a fill would be detrimental.

It sounds like you have options now, and they are all positive ones-so things are looking up! 

I dont have any suggestions or advice for you on this question but wanted to let you know you will be thought about and I will definately keep you in my prayers!