Citeegirl2 Posted March 7, 2006 Report Share Posted March 7, 2006 I need a second oppinion as my band has slipped. The US docs say that I would be better to get it replaced as it has severely slipped. Anyone know the stats on successful re-banding? :Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubankitten9 Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Sorry Cheryl, no stats, but my band slipped in January after 4 months (due to intense vomiting from stomach flu), Dr. Ortiz was able to put it right back on. He did tell me before he knew for sure if he could put it right back on, that the wait is like 2 months, and that as long as the integrity of the stomach isn't compromised, the band works just as well... it all depends on the stomach and, of course, on how well we take care of the band. Best of luck to you and keep us posted on how you're doing! Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaR Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I may be not the norm, but if I ever had to have my band replaced due to erosion or slippage I would convert to another weight loss surgery. The thought of having something happen and have them open me up again, just won't work for me. If a US doctor is suggesting replaced, then maybe he can get another surgery covered? Don't know if that is an option you are willing to think about, but it is what I am going to do if something happens. ((knocking on wood)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angioangie Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 How did you know it had slipped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaR Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Who was your doctor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angioangie Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Who was your doctor? Dr. Rodriguez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaR Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Dr. Rodriguez In Mexico? Have you tried going to him for his opinion?? I know that there are a lot of US doctors that are "saying" there are complications with the bands because they want to have patients rebanded under them. There really is no money in US fills. The money is in the surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angioangie Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Yes I went to Mexico for my band. I was banded Sept 2004. Sometimes my band feels "funny" and I was wondering what symptoms you had with your slippage or what the symptoms are with erosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaR Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Yes I went to Mexico for my band. I was banded Sept 2004. Sometimes my band feels "funny" and I was wondering what symptoms you had with your slippage or what the symptoms are with erosion. I didn't have slippage or erosion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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