Does my lap band need to be emptied when I get an endoscopy?

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...

Port site pain can be caused by several things. Increasing activity, weight gain, and more serious reasons like port site infection and even band erosion. Moreover, some ports just hurt for no obvious reason. Weight regain is not a common problem with bands as well. The first step is to go see...

The price of fixing your band depends on where its leaking. depending on bmi and insurance you may do better to convert to a different procedure.

The first step is a full deflate of your band. An esophogram should also be done. You probably have a hiatal hernia which is contributing to your problems. Reflux refractory to medical management in the setting of a hiatus hernia may be covered by insurance.

Lap-Band slip can be managed many ways.  Sometimes are very small slip can be treated by removing the fluid from the band and it can resolve on it's own.  Sometimes it requires surgery.  Surgery involves removing and replacing the band or sometimes with a band slip you need to have the band re...