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10 years with the lap band, it's not full and I can't get any food or liquid down, what do I do?

Andrea7878
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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Dr. Aileen M. Takahashi, MD
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Dr. Michael F. Sedrak, MD - Account Suspended
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Dr. Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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