I've had the lap band for 10 years and my band isn't filled it's empty so what could be wrong? Why am I still not able to get food and liquids down? Please help!
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Although there are clinical and symptoms that can suggest if a band has slipped, the best thing to do is to actually evaluate the band; the two most common ways to evaluate the band are by x-ray, such as a 'barium swallow' or by endoscopy (EGD).
first and immediate step though, if there are any...
Rapid onset of persistent vomiting with a lap band is concerning for obstruction or near obstruction from a band slippage, especially if the band is empty. in 2002, bands were smaller and narrower than current models, and more prone to complications of slippage and erosion, even if...
Food intolerance is not uncommon with lap band; the band can be loosened if needed. also modification of your diet can help with these symptoms. certainly conversion to an alternate procedure is also an option. mini gastric bypass is not necessarily the best option, but roux en y gastric bypass,...