I had an endoscopy and it showed that my lap band is wrapped around my lower esophageal sphcinter how can this be fixed?

Hello, Congratulations on your surgery! I’m sorry to hear your pain has worsened. In general, “new pain” (after previous pain has resolved) is concerning. The drainage and pain you describe could be a normal part of the healing process, or they may also be a symptom on an under...

No this is not the normal mechanism.  Usually the band slips due to improper fixation at the time of surgery, or if the patient is eating too quickly or not chewing well enough.  This pattern of eating can lead to regular vomiting which can stretch up the pouch, leading to a condition...

  The Lap Band is designed to be a permanent implant.  If the Lap Band is removed, studies show that patients will likely regain the weight they have lost.  During the Lap Band procedure there are no permanent changes made to the stomach, so if the band is removed the stomach...

A non-coring needle is required, otherwise the port is damaged and can leak. examples are a huber needle, or a lap band needle, but they are basically the same, and what you'll notice is that instead of being totally straight, that the tip of the need is bent or curved.

No, heartburn is not normal and may indicate that the band has been over adjusted.  This is something that needs to be brought to the attention of the clinic as long term blockage may cause stretching of the pouch.

The ideal weight loss with Lap-Band surgery is one to two pounds per week with a goal of sustained loss of 60% to 80% of excess body weight. Studies have shown (J Gastro Surg, 2005) that the weight loss achieved with Lap-Band surgery is equivalent to gastric bypass at two to three years....