How much does it cost to have the lap band removed?

Yes, this can happen at times.Sometimes we close the portsite with a stitch which can cause discomfort later.You tend to get more pain on the side port (below the ribs) than the middle port.

In general Lap-Bands are put in as an outpatient surgery, so you're up on your feet, home the same day sleeping in your own bed that night and certainly being active and moving around in the first few days is critically important. People typically are able to go back to work after five to seven...

The best test to see if the band has slipped is an upper GI X-ray.  Endoscopy is useful to see if you have band erosion, but your symptoms are not those of erosion.  GI doctors do scopes for a living and make money that way.  Scoping is their hammer.  You are the nail.

Gallbladder removal is the most common surgical procedure done, and having your gallbladder removed previously is common. The scar tissue is typically minimal, even with the "old fashioned" open type surgery. If you have a gallbladder that has stones in it, and has caused difficulties then...

The band should be replaced by a surgical procedure but before you do the procedure, you should see a doctor first and need evaluation.

If the pain lasts after adjustment , you need to be checked by your doctor because it may have slipped or erosion. The band may be removed or have pulled it up if yes.