Unfortunately, this is the one previous surgical procedure that makes it very difficult and potentially unsafe to have a Lap-Band implanted. The Nissen Fundoplication involves wrapping the upper stomach around itself just below the junction with the esophagus. This is the exact area where we...
Bariatric surgery is not directly related to the presence or absence of the thyroid gland. however hormones produced by this gland directly interfere with the metabolism, so you should always be followed up by your endocrinologist and so have adjusted according to your weight and need dose.
It should not be a problem having the tummy tuck surgery with a lap band port in place. The more information you are able to provide to your plastic surgeon the better. The position of the port often needs to be adjusted during the procedure; sometimes the port is more palpable after the tummy...