SLIPPED BAND

Has anyone had a slipped band?

I started this journey sept 2006. And yes i have had 2 slips and a port replacement. I'm now thinking about a revision.

Omg! 2 slips AND  a port replacement! I'm so sorry. Ppl just don't reallize what a nightmare the band can be when they get them most of the time!!!

There have been several ppl on the board who have had slips and had unfills and they have corrected themselves.Maybe one of them will post .:) Best of luck to you !!!! PS....ANY WLS can turn into a nightmare . If your band has slipped talk to your Dr about your options . Try and stay positive.:)

Hi there!
I developed a slipped band.  Because of it's position, unfilling was not an option - would not fix the slip.  my only option was removal of the band on 2/11/11.  there ARE some people on this board who have been totally unfilled and were successful with the band going back into place.  unfortunately, that was not an option for me. 

Sorry you had such a serious band problem! You got your bad just a few mos. before me. I am amazed at the ppl that were banded either right before or right after me that have already had such serious problems and had to have thier bands removed! Longevite and the band don't seem to go hand in hand! :-(

Yes, my band slipped, apparently due to my untreated hiatal hernia (my original surgeon chose not to repair it when he placed my band - we'll never know why, since he lost his medical license and left the area). It was cured with a complete unfill and 6-week rest period.

I know of one OH bandster, Melly, whose band slip had to be surgically corrected, but often a big or complete unfill will take care of it. I think it depends on how bad the slip is and how long it's been going on. So if you're asking this because you're wondering if your band has slipped, call your surgeon ASAP.

Jean

Mine has slipped 4 times and they have unfilled me and after a liquid diet for a month is has gone back into place no revision needed it's just annoying!!!!

How do you know when your band slips?

Omg I have never heard of anyone having 4 slips! I'm so sorry! Wish ppl were informed things like this could happen BEFORE they get banded!!!