My lap band has slipped and the doctors will only offer removing it. Is there a non surgical option instead?

There are several possibilities. There could be a leak in the system. Has your surgeon checked to verify that the system has the expected amount of fluid in it?Another possibility is erosion of the band into the stomach. Often this needs to be diagnosed with an endoscopy.

You stop losing weight when your calories in equal your calories out. To get back on track first go see your surgeon and see how much is in your band. The band does not work by restriction - but appetite suppression. So the purpose is to now refine what you eat, and decrease it. Things to get...

The risk of any surgery can be related to the heart. Having a history of congestive heart failure does not rule out having Lap-Band surgery - but it increases the risk to the patient of further issues with the heart. We recommend that you see your cardiologist prior to surgery to make certain...

If suddenly you no longer have restriction when the band was previously working well you need to be checked for either a band erosion or check to see if the fluid has leaked out of the band. The best test for this is an endoscopy and you should also have an adjustment to see if all of the fluid...

The band is supposed to be placed around the top portion of the stomach. If the band is placed too high like yours on the lower esophagus you have no pouch. This causes a problem because you have no reservoir for food. When the band is tightened you are probably having difficulty eating. The...

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...