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can an EGD tell me if my gastric band slipped?

mnorrupNov 10, 2014
I have severe heart burn, vomit frequently , and am unable to eat. I cannot get an appt for over a month to my surgeon. I work in a hospital and spoke with a GI Doctor who has scheduled and EGD for me, Researching this, it states an Upper GI series is required to determine band slipping

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Dr. Pablo Garcia, MD
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Answered on Nov 11, 2014
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Dr. Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Nov 12, 2014
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