Lapband problems? Episode/vomiting food w/ black stuff, then vomiting black phlegm. Lasted 6 hours, vomited 10 times/more.

Port site pain can be caused by several things. Increasing activity, weight gain, and more serious reasons like port site infection and even band erosion. Moreover, some ports just hurt for no obvious reason. Weight regain is not a common problem with bands as well. The first step is to go see...

The price of fixing your band depends on where its leaking. depending on bmi and insurance you may do better to convert to a different procedure.

The first step is a full deflate of your band. An esophogram should also be done. You probably have a hiatal hernia which is contributing to your problems. Reflux refractory to medical management in the setting of a hiatus hernia may be covered by insurance.

Lap-Band slip can be managed many ways.  Sometimes are very small slip can be treated by removing the fluid from the band and it can resolve on it's own.  Sometimes it requires surgery.  Surgery involves removing and replacing the band or sometimes with a band slip you need to have the band re...

In my opinion there is no link between belching and your gallbladder so I do not think that having your gallbladder removed will make any difference to your symptoms. Belching is generally related to swallowing air when eating or drinking. This is a habit that some people have and is very...

Yes, this is not a problem and is fact a fairly common situation. The tummy tuck is performed on the skin, fat and muscles outside the abdominal cavity and the Lap Band is inside the abdomen so there is no problem at all.