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Lap Band Surgery for weight loss
Healthy Living | Last Active: Sep 7, 2022 | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
Hi @edmeek1, Good question about whether or not to have a lap band removed or not. I'm tagging other members who may have some experiences to share on lap band surgery, including @kdawn32 @grandmar and @opie12
Here's some additional information you might find helpful:
- Video Q&A about Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG): What it is and What it does https://connect.mayoclinic.org/webinar/video-qa-about-endoscopic-sleeve-gastroplasty-esg-what-it-is-and-what-it-does/
- Expert Answers from Mayo Clinic: “Gastric Banding” Not a Stand-alone Weight Loss Solution https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gastric-banding-not-a-stand-alone-weight-loss-solution/
Ed, you mention that you've had great results for the past 8 years. Have you experienced any of the complications (see the list in this article http://surgery.ucla.edu/bariatrics-lap-band-removal) that would indicate that you should have it removed, such as slippage, infection, heartburn or problems with the esophagus?
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No problems so far. My physician checked me and said not to worry and if a problem comes up we will deal with. He said the incidence of problems was about the same as the sleeve. All have risks.
I have had no complications with my lap band.
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Occasional heart burn but very modest and not often at all. As long as I eat and drink slowly, all is well. Beef does not seem to agree with me but I understand others have this issue as well. There are occasions when I feel I can only eat a very small amount and other time I could consume a horse which makes no sense.
I went for my annual checkup last week and had lost another 6 pounds for a total of 88 over the years. My weight is good for my height, build and age (78).