Need help with the situation. I had the lap band 8 years ago. I feel as if something is always stuck in my throat (Photo)

You are able to see a full portion if you're not feeling restriction after six eight bites, then your Lap-Band needs to be tightened. It's just not as tight as it can be to limit how much food you take in, and then think if you visit your bariatric surgeon they'll feel that a...

I feel for the patient asking this question because they've already undergone a major surgery in having an abdominal reconstruction or a large hernia repair with mesh and over time they've seen significant weight gain that has led them to consider bariatric surgery. Now in terms of doing...

The band can be successful, but once band patients start having trouble it can be very difficult to get back on track. the most effective thing to do is convert to another operation (sleeve, bypass or DS) depending on other factors

I agree that you should only have and endoscopy by your bariatric surgeon.  Most gastroenterologists do not know how a band should look during endoscopy.  We do not deflate bands during endoscopy. A bariatric surgeon experienced in Lap-Band and enodscopy is the most qualified person to pe...

When Lap Band adjustments aren't covered by insurance the costs can range depending on the practice you visit. The costs typically vary between $250 and $750. I've sees a little higher depending on the surgeon, but in general Lap-Band adjustments are covered by insurance and you really need to...

You should have your x rays read by a bariatric surgeon.  I find that ER docs and even radiologist can miss a band slippage if they are not familiar with the band.  Your symptoms are suggestive of a band slippage.  Slipped band are very difficult to adjust, and very little fluid in the band ca...