I have had food stuck in my lap band for 3 months. How will this be rectified? Would a mini gastric bypass be more effective?

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Michael F. Sedrak, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

food intolerance is not uncommon with lap band; the band can be loosened if needed. also modification of your diet can help with these symptoms. certainly conversion to an alternate procedure is also an option. mini gastric bypass is not necessarily the best option, but roux en y gastric bypass, or gastric sleeve, are other reasonable options to convert bariatric surgeries and maintain weight loss

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