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Lap band: Can you drink alcohol beverages?

mitorresAug 3, 2015

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Dr. Wiljon W. Beltre, MD
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Answered on Aug 12, 2015
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Dr. Terry Simpson, MD, FACS (retired)
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Answered on Aug 4, 2015
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Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)

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Wait 4 to 6 weeks.  If you are breast feeding, you need to consult with your surgeon and anesthesiologist since some medicines given during or after surgery can cross into the breast milk.  Please do your research, the band is on its way out.  we may not be doing any more bands in...

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