Is It Possible to Be Allergic to the Lap Band?

You should discuss this with your surgeon. The primary components of the implant are made of silicone which is typically used in latex-allergic patients so I don't see this as a problem but surgeon's may use latex gloves and other supplies that may contain latex or other adhesives so I would review this with your surgeon.

No, there have never been reported allergic reactions the Lap-Band. It is made of an inert material called silastic that is not recognized by the body and therefore not susceptible to reactions.

The Lap-Band is made of silicone and is totally inert to your body.  You can not be allergic to the Lap-Band.  There is no latex in the Lap-Band.

Shawn Garber, MD

The LapBand is made of silicone and is hypoallergenic.  If you have a latex allergy the lap band will not affect you.  I have never seen a case of anyone being allergic to the LapBand.