Lap Band

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Can You Get Liposuction and a Full Tummy Tuck with a Lapband in 7 answers

Im getting the lapband can i get lipo and a full tummytuck
combination before

Is the Lap Band Reversible? 6 answers

Can a Lap Band be removed if I reach my target goal?
reversal removal after

How is the Lap Band Filled? 6 answers

I'm afraid of needles. Is that how the band is adjusted? Can I be put to sleep for this?
injection after

Gastric Banding Less Invasive? 5 answers

Is gastric banding less invasive than gastric bypass? What kinds of drawbacks are there to gastric banding? I've heard you can stretch the bands back...
weight loss overweight before

Gastric Band Slippage Symptoms 4 answers

What are signs that your gastric band has slipped? I've been having reflux like symptoms, but don't know if that means anything or just not to eat...

Does Gastric Banding Result in a Lot of Excess Flabby Skin? 4 answers

Once I have the stomach stapling procedure, will I end up with a lot of flabby skin?
skin flab before

Does Lap-Band Work on Low BMI but Overweight People? 4 answers

My BMI is 28, I am 5'3" and weigh 160 lbs. I have a high triglyceride. Both of my parents have type 2 diabetes. My doctor has told me I am at...
before 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in candidate 150-169 lbs diabetes

Does a Lap Band Have to Be Removed After So May Fills or Years? 4 answers

Does a Lap Band 'expire' after so many uses or years?
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How Many Times Can a Lap Band Be Filled? 4 answers

Is there a limit to how many times a Lap Band can be filled?
after weight loss

Can a Lap Band Leak? 4 answers

Can a band leak and cause problems down the road? Would I need another surgery if this happens?
after leak

When Can I Go Back to Work After Gastric Banding? 4 answers

I have a desk job and I can get a week off work without having to tell my boss why I need the time. Is this enough time to get the band and be back to...
after work downtime

Is It Possible to Be Allergic to the Lap Band? 4 answers

I am allergic to adhesive and Latex (among other things). What are chances of being allergic to the Lap-Band and how will I know?
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How Long Does Lap Band Surgery Take? 4 answers

How long is the lap band surgery?
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How Much Does It Cost to Have a Lap Band Filled? 4 answers

after costs

Post-op Lap Band - When Can I Return to Work? 4 answers

I have a normal 9-5 desk job with occasional lifting (file boxes, etc). How long do I need to take off after lap band surgery?
after work

Can I Get Gastric Band Surgery if my BMI is Normal? 3 answers

I am 5'5" and weigh 59 kilograms (130 pounds) and have an average BMI; however, i am struggling to lose a bit more weight as a result of my...
weight loss weight overweight before

Realize Band Recall 3 answers

I got a Realize band a few years ago and now I read on a blog that they're being recalled. Do I need to get a new band? Am I in danger if I don't?
after safety Realize Banding recall

Will I Need to Lose Weight Before Getting a Lap Band? 3 answers

I'm going to be having a Lap Band operation and was wondering if there is a certain weight I need to be, before I can have the operation?
before weight loss

Can Lap Band Be Done Several Years After a Gastric Bypass to Start Losing Weight Again? 3 answers

I had gastric bypass 10 years ago and have regained about 50 pounds and cannot lose it not matter what. Is lap band an option to assist in losing...
before combination

How Young is Too Young for a Lap Band? 3 answers

Is someone under 17 able to get a Lap Band?
before age 17 or under weight loss

Gastroplasty Revision: I Need to Know Where to Go to Get a Revision. 3 answers

I had gastroplasty in 2002, I lost the weight and now have gained again. I went and had an EGD the Dr. I went to told me the band had eroded thru my...
after revision doctor referral

How Much Does a Gastric Band Cost? 3 answers

costs price stomach before

How Much Does Gastric Banding Cost? 2 answers

Without insurance, what does the gastric banding procedure usually cost?
costs price before

Will I Still Be Hungry After Lap Band Surgery? 2 answers

I feel like I'm always hungry and that's why I'm overweight. I don't eat bad foods, just a lot of food. Will a Lap Band help?
eating before

Single Incision Gastric Band Through the Belly Button 2 answers

I found a doctor near me who says he's one of the only surgeons that can do Single incision Gastric Band through the belly button. is this a very...
doctor technique incision belly button before

Realize Band Vs. Lap Band - What's the Difference? 2 answers

before comparison Realize Banding

5cc in Lap Band Instead of 7cc - What Should I Do? 2 answers

I want for a fill and instead of 7cc from the preveious time 3 months ago i find 5cc. what should i do?
after filling

Is Lap Band Surgery Effective if You've Had a Total Thyroidectomy? 2 answers

before thyroid effectiveness candidate

Sore Gastric Band Port 4 Years Post-op 1 answer

4 years after gastric band my port area is sore, have lost 14 stone and now do lot of sit ups, could it be port moving about?
pain stomach after

During Bariactric Surgery, Can a Doctor Remove Visceral Fat? 1 answer

When I was 6'2", 175 lbs, and very active, I had high cholesterol and more visceral fat than others. Now years later, I am 275 lbs and looking...
before 270-289 lbs

Can I Get a Tummy Tuck After Lapband Surgery? 1 answer

before combination

If a Lap Band and Lifestyle Change Does Not Produce Satisfactory Weight Loss, What Other Options Are Available? 1 answer

Are there any added or hidden risks associated with undergoing gastric bypass within a short time (one to two years)?
after results alternative risk complication weight loss duration

Can Diabetes Complicate Lap Band Recovery? 1 answer

Does type 1 diabetes cause problems recovering from bariatric surgery? Do most diabetics do well after the procedure?
after complication diabetes recovery outcome results

Can You Have More Children After a Gastric Band? I Already Have Two but May Want More.. 1 answer

I am 25yrs old with two children, I am 5,2ft and weigh 18 stone. I am considering weight loss surgery such as a gastric band but I think I will want...
before pregnancy candidate
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