My lap band has slipped. This has been confirmed by an upper GI. I have esophagitis. I have had my band for 12 years. When I had it for about 2 years I got ulcers in my esophagus and was very sick from it. My band has been empty fort the last 2 years. I can't eat solid food. I know I need to have it removed but the insurance I have now will not cover anything to do with bariatric surgery. I do not have the money to be self pay. Will I be ok leaving it in?
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No, A hiatal hernia can develop in people of all ages and both sexes, although it frequently occurs in people age 50 and older. Hiatal hernia occurs more often in overweight people and smokers. The most common cause of a hiatal hernia is an increase in pressure in the abdominal cavity....
Actually that is possible, as at times the scar tissue, which was formed around the Band, can act like a ring and give you those symptoms!
So you need to bring that up to your Surgeon, and get evaluated.
It’s possibe that by going back and cutting the scar tissue, your symptoms would g...
You need to see your surgeon to have them evaluate the band. There may be a problem with the band such as slippage or even some scar tissue that has developed under the band that can create a stricture or tight area preventing food or liquids from passing through. Your surgeon will likely...
