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I have a party 14 days after removing my lap band. Can I drink alcohol? If so, what type?

vhutkristineNov 6, 2018

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Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACS

Hello, Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to read about your recent difficulties. It is certainly possible your symptoms are being caused by band slippage. Symptoms of gastric band slippage include: 1. Heartburn/reflux aka gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD)  2. Pain w...

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Hello, I hope you are well. After a lap band it would be most appropiate a conversion to gastric sleeve. Although a decision between a sleeve and a bypass depends on various factors that you do not mention, a gastric sleeve is probably your best choice.

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Hello, Thank you for your question. Yes, when the band is deflated, your stomach will essentially feel it has returned to its “normal size” (even though the actual size of your stomach remains the same with or without the band.) Out of concern for potential complications of the lap band, som...

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