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Is It Possible to Be Allergic to the Lap Band?

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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Dr. Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Answered on Nov 17, 2010
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Dr. Christopher S. Cobourn, MD
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Dr. Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Answered on Dec 24, 2010
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