I am thinking of deflating my lap band. Will my stomach return to its previous size if I choose to do so?

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Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,
Thank you for your question. Yes, when the band is deflated, your stomach will essentially feel it has returned to its “normal size” (even though the actual size of your stomach remains the same with or without the band.)
Out of concern for potential complications of the lap band, some patients choose to have it removed and then undergo a gastric sleeve for support long term weight loss and health. A video consultation with a bariatric (obesity) surgeon will allow you to ask further questions and clarify your options for deflating the band, band removal, and/or a surgery such as the gastric sleeve or gastric bypass.
Best wishes,
Dr. Moein

Mark Pleatman, MD (retired) · Answer

Your question makes no sense.  The band restricts food from entering the main body of the stomach; it does not change its size.  If you are asking if you will be able to eat normally after deflation of the band, then the answer is, "Yes."  With an empty non-slipped band, you should be able to eat as if the band isn't even there.

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