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Lap Band not working after almost 5 successful years.

March 26, 2014
Asked By:Kissernewyork in New York

Maintained weight of 140 or 4 1/2 years. Suddenly lost any feeling of restriction. Surgeon ordered xray, found the pouch was not larger , but chalk fluid went right through. He did a fill then checked it 6 weeks later and IT was fixed. It is NOT fixed. Still no restriction, not feeling full and can eat even large bites without chewing thoroughly. I know what it feels like when the band it working. What could possibly cause this? What can I do to discover the problem.

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August 25, 2014

Answer: Leak from device, Erosion

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Christopher S. Cobourn, MD
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August 25, 2014

Answer: Leak from device, Erosion

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Christopher S. Cobourn, MD
August 25, 2014

Answer: Loss of restriction with lapband

Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
August 25, 2014

Answer: Loss of restriction with lapband

Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
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