I had lap band surgery in 2010 and went from 276lbs pre op to 184lbs post op which took me about a year and a half to lose. In 2013 I gained some weight, then in 2015 I gained about 40lbs. had an upper g.I and it concluded I had a dialated esophagus, they removed my fluid and put me on liquids for a month. a year later where I found a bariatric office who refilled me to 4ccs. I feel some restriction at times a year later and certain foods don't agree but I am still very heavy now at 298lbs.
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I agree that you should only have and endoscopy by your bariatric surgeon. Most gastroenterologists do not know how a band should look during endoscopy. We do not deflate bands during endoscopy. A bariatric surgeon experienced in Lap-Band and enodscopy is the most qualified person to pe...
When Lap Band adjustments aren't covered by insurance the costs can range depending on the practice you visit. The costs typically vary between $250 and $750. I've sees a little higher depending on the surgeon, but in general Lap-Band adjustments are covered by insurance and you really need to...
You should have your x rays read by a bariatric surgeon. I find that ER docs and even radiologist can miss a band slippage if they are not familiar with the band. Your symptoms are suggestive of a band slippage. Slipped band are very difficult to adjust, and very little fluid in the band ca...
