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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?

Morven7Sep 27, 2017

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Dr. Michael F. Sedrak, MD - Account Suspended
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H. Joseph Naim, MD, FACS

Your symptoms are very common, The only treatment is to remove the causing factor, meaning that the Lap-Band & port needs to be removed.  You can decide to get a Sleeve at the same time. This will remove the underlying cause and help you maintain your weight, or even lose additional...

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Bariatric surgery has risk.  It's a significant operation.  Don't be lured by claims that Lapband surgery is safe and easy and reversible.  Living with a Lapband is NOT easy.  You would get tired of the frequent and expensive visits to the doctor to have it adjusted.These comments are in res...

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Hugh L. Houston, MD

Laura, It sounds like your band is too tight.  It's either because the band was adjusted too tight or your band has slipped.  To me, it's a slippage til proven otherwise.  You need to get back in with your surgeon for evaluation.   Good Luck! Dr H

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