Sore Gastric Band Port 4 Years Post-op

Your port may be in the way, but most plastic surgeons just move it out of the way and re-implant some where else or some consult a bariatric surgeon. 

Hello, Thank you for your question. I’m sorry to read about your difficulties. Symptoms of gastric band slippage include: 1. Heartburn/reflux aka gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD)2. Pain with eating3. Vomiting after eating4. Nighttime cough5. Chest pain/pressure Fortunately band s...

I love this question because visceral fats a hot issue. It's metabolically active, it's hormonally active fat, and there's actually been some studies looking into this. I think first let's discuss what visceral fat is, its fat on the inside of your abdomen not on the outside under your skin....

Yes, depending on the amount of weight loss, the duration of time you have been overweight, age, skin elasticity quality,  genetics, lifestyle ( healthy diet and exercise) you will likely have some excess skin that can be adressed after your successful weight loss. In person...

If someone asked me for a Lap Band and their BMI was in the normal range, specifically from 19 to 25, I would pause, and find out the situation for why they wanted that Lap Band. If they've been someone who has been a normal weight their entire life and they want to become even more...

Weight loss surgery is an investment in your future. I like a deal as much as anybody you know. It's not what you spend, its what you save.  I think when it comes to picking a surgery and a surgeon, price shouldn't be the main motivating factor. One of the most important things about having...