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You can certainly still have laparoscopic gastric banding surgery with a previous history of gallbladder surgery. If your gallbladder was done by an open approach that can make your laparoscopic gastric banding a bit more difficult but it can still be done. The difficulty arises from the scarring that you will have in the right upper segment of your abdomen. Therefore inorder to perform the surgery we will need to clear the scar in that area, or use an alternative approach from the middle of your abdomen to place the band laparoscopically. This is a technical point but from your standing it is important to understand that the operation will take longer. Hope this information helps.
Yes there is no problems to perform the band procedure after your gallbladder was removed. That will be performed laparoscopically and will take less than 1 hour.
Gallbladder removal is the most common surgical procedure done, and having your gallbladder removed previously is common. The scar tissue is typically minimal, even with the "old fashioned" open type surgery. If you have a gallbladder that has stones in it, and has caused difficulties then the gallbladder can be removed at the time of lap-band surgery
The band should be replaced by a surgical procedure but before you do the procedure, you should see a doctor first and need evaluation.
If the pain lasts after adjustment , you need to be checked by your doctor because it may have slipped or erosion. The band may be removed or have pulled it up if yes.
Unfortunately no. A slipped band and a normal or low BMI won't qualify you for a revision operation. The great news is that you are now at a BMI where with proper nutrition and a very good exercise program you probably can keep the weight off. Also, a new medication exists call...
There are several possibilities. There could be a leak in the system. Has your surgeon checked to verify that the system has the expected amount of fluid in it?Another possibility is erosion of the band into the stomach. Often this needs to be diagnosed with an endoscopy.
You stop losing weight when your calories in equal your calories out. To get back on track first go see your surgeon and see how much is in your band. The band does not work by restriction - but appetite suppression. So the purpose is to now refine what you eat, and decrease it. Things to get...
The risk of any surgery can be related to the heart. Having a history of congestive heart failure does not rule out having Lap-Band surgery - but it increases the risk to the patient of further issues with the heart. We recommend that you see your cardiologist prior to surgery to make certain...
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