Question:
HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE HAD THE BAND? SLIPPAGE PROBLEMS?

I HAD JUST DECIDED TO HAVE THE BAND WHEN MY DR RECOMMENDED BYPASS. I'VE BEEN PRE APPROVED BY MY INSURANCE AND HAVE MADE MY PRE OP APPT'S. DR SAID HIGH CHANCE OF SLIPPAGE WITH THE BAND. NOW I'M CONFUSED AS TO WHICH SURGERY WOULD BE BETTER. ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS? THANK YOU    — Gina R. (posted on January 13, 2003)

January 13, 2003
I have only had the band for a little over three months with no problems at all. I don't know statistics on slippage but I do not recall this being a big problem. I know that it is a risk but with every WLS there are risks. Please research this yourself and get more than one doctors opinion on more than one surgery. This is not a decision to be taken lightly or to be taken on one doctors word. Research is your best friend in all of this, please do it. I wish you the best no matter what you decide and if you have any questions about the band please ask me.
   — Genn2973

January 13, 2003
My sister had the band 5/02 and is down almost 90 pounds. She said they fixed the slippage problem and she personally has not had any problems.
   — nat J.

January 13, 2003
The biggest reason I would lean toward the RNY is that with the band you don't get malabsorption (which to me was key to long-term success) and you don't stop the production of Ghrelin (a hormone that causes us to eat more and gain weight. you can read more about this at http://www.gastricbypass.com/ghrelin.htm That said, whichever surgery you chose the success of it is MUCH higher than diet alone and you have to live with it - so GOOD LUCK to you!
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 14, 2003
Band slippage, fills, etc combined with nobody in my area familiar with the band or any of these issues led me to quickly dismiss the idea of doing this. I didn't want to be stuck in a self pay situation of having an item in my body and nobody to care for me in my own area. Also the fear of it rubbing or cutting into the stomach layers (as I understood it can) really bothered me. Its best to really research all types of surgeries well and make the best decision for you. Afterall, you're the one who will have to live with it.
   — Shelly S.