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Can my Lap Band Slip Up Due to Increased Gas Pushing my Stomach Up?

Karen Grice 57Jan 18, 2013
I have had my lap band for 6 yrs and had no problems until now. The last three days I have not been able to eat anything except a little water and melted ice cream. I have had excess gas just recently and noticed how bloated my stomach was, could it have pushed up my lap band??? I can't add a photo as there is nothing to show now. Many thanks..

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Dr. Christopher S. Cobourn, MD
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Answered on Sep 23, 2013
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Dr. Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
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Answered on Jan 19, 2013
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