Question:
Has anyone had slippage after lap band surgery?

If so, how did you know?    — Char-Ree C. (posted on June 17, 2009)

June 17, 2009
Yes, my husband had lap band slippage about 4 months ago. He was coughing alot and throwing up. His doctor loosened him up and then maade an appt. to be seen under the x-ray machine. His band had slipped. He decided to have the band taken out and have the bypass done. While waiting on approval from the insurance his became an emergency because he couldn't keep anything down. He had the bypass on April 3rd and is doing great.
   — cyndimmj

June 17, 2009
I have had a slippage too. I couldn't keep anything down at all, not even water. I made the mistake of going to my local emergency room as I thought I had the flu. I was lucky and my band was able to be fixed as I had no swelling. I had such a pain in the middle of my chest. My best advice to you, if you think you have a slippage, notify your band surgeon imediately. Laurel
   — Goldfibluqq