band slippage???

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what does it feel like if u the band slipped? how do u know if it happened?

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I've lost 90.5 lbs! Finally in Onederland!
Starting Size-26/28
Current Size-14

If you are going along fine, with no problems, and then suddenly develop continual reflux or symptoms of a too-tight band (without the obvious causes of not eating properly or a recent fill) it could mean slippage. It can be verified with an x-ray and barium swallow test.

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BMI Countdown: start 40.2, down to 29.2
Officially out of the OBESE category and in the OVERWEIGHT category. 26 lbs. to NORMAL WEIGHT category!!!
Banded: May 30, 2008

If yours did slip, you probably won't feel it at first. Mine happened after I got a hianial hernia almost two years after surgery (that would be 1999). Besides late night acid reflux/indigestion, there was actual pressure on my band. It was excruciating. Getting an Xray confirmed the slippage. My band was on an angle.

I got a revision in Sept. 2004, and haven't had reflux since. Please see your doctor to put your mind at ease. Good luck!

Tell me what a revision costs? I just went to the doctor today and have a "very minor slippage" that he says we need to keep an eye on & that if my appetite becomes uncontrolable he will have to go in and fix the band. I paid for this myself and hope that it takes care of itself, but if not I'm curious at the cost of having to repair it costs.

My Dr. told me that when it slips u will throw up and wont be able to keep anything down... and they will do an total unfill.. they wont do any type of sugery or anything... and u will have to be on liquids only until it falls back into place...

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Banded 5/15/2008 Pre-filled band 3-cc's
2nd fill 6/12/2008 2-cc's
Highest-327lbs
Current-273lbs
Goal-185lbs
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I have been combing through these discussions looking for someone who might have similar situations as I do. My band makes me always uncomforable. severe reflux at night. Wake up choking and coughing from reflux several times a night. My band isn't new. It is a small one only 4cc and I believe I have 2 ccs in it. I do have periods of feeling hungry, but the reflux and pain make me not want to eat. After reading the threads it seems like I may have a slippage. I'm going to try the all liquids and see if it gets better. Anyone got any other suggestions?

Get to the doctor. I experienced the same thing and your band is to tight. I kept thinking as I lost weight the band would become looser and everything would become perfect. It only got worse. By the time I went to see my doctor I was sleeping in almost an upright position due to acid reflux. I doubt you have a slippage but it does sound like you are to tight.

ECH...reflux and night coughing are two warning signs that my doctor asks about at every visit.

I suggest you get to the doctor.

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Christine

Highest Weight: 297
Surgery Weight: 241
Surgery Date: April 30, 2008
Current Weight: 181



Don't Let Yesterday Use Up Too Much of Today.

My doctor told me a minor slippage can usually be cured by going back on liquids - clear only for 2 weeks....did your doctor mention this?

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Lapband 5/27/08
Highest 310/Surgery Date 293/Current 278/ ST Goal 240/ LT Goal 170