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Do you recommend removing a lapband before having a tummy tuck? Will there be a bulge from the port in the stomach area?

November 21, 2014
Asked By:lauralondon in Chicago, IL

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Answer: Do you recommend removing a lapband before having a tummy tuck? Will there be a bulge from the port in the stomach area?

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Answer: Do you recommend removing a lapband before having a tummy tuck? Will there be a bulge from the port in the stomach area?

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November 24, 2014

Answer: Do you recommend removing a lapband before having a tummy tuck? Will there be a bulge from the port in the stomach area?

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November 24, 2014

Answer: Do you recommend removing a lapband before having a tummy tuck? Will there be a bulge from the port in the stomach area?

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November 23, 2014

Answer: No need to remove lap band

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November 23, 2014

Answer: No need to remove lap band

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November 22, 2014

Answer: Lap band port and tummy tuck

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November 22, 2014

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