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Does a Lap Band Have to Be Removed After So May Fills or Years?
Does a Lap Band 'expire' after so many uses or years?
Can a Lap Band Leak?
Can a band leak and cause problems down the road? Would I need another surgery if this happens?
When Can I Go Back to Work After Gastric Banding?
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...
Realize Band Recall
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?
Sore Gastric Band Port 4 Years Post-op
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?
How Many Times Can a Lap Band Be Filled?
Is there a limit to how many times a Lap Band can be filled?
What Are the Symptoms of Pouch Dilatation in Gastric Band Operation?
I've been operated from 10 years and now i'm regainng weight and eating huge portions no matter how much filling i do. I went through...
How is the Lap Band Filled?
I'm afraid of needles. Is that how the band is adjusted? Can I be put to sleep for this?
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