I had lap band in November of 2008. I have lost about 70 pounds. Recently I have been hungry all the time. During the day I think about food constantly. It is driving me nuts. I don’t feel like I need a fill because I’m eating about 2 oz. of protein at meals and about [...]
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I had lap band in 2007. Everything seems to be working fine with the exception that occasionally I have moderate to severe stomach pain (seems to be below the band) after eating or sometimes drinking. I will have a lot of belching but it or GasX does not seem to ease the pain. This is [...]
Would someone that is 5’4″ and approximately 200 pounds be within the weight range for this type of surgery, or does one need to be more seriously obese?. Wiggins, MS Answered by by Dr. Rachael Keilin a weight loss doctor in Texas. One of the first things to check when you want to see if [...]
I want to know which doctor will take Medicaid for Lap Band surgery. Cairo, GA Answered by by Dr. Rachael Keilin a weight loss doctor in Texas. The first step in finding a doctor to take Medicaid for Lap Band surgery is really not a doctor issue, but actually a Medicaid issue. Medicaid is a [...]
I have had the lapband for 6 yrs lost the weight and now it is BACK!! I have not had a swallow or anything to see if my pouch is dilated. However I have had fills and with good restriction (not throwing up). Should I ask for a swallow or just let the doctors decide? [...]
I have a hiatal hernia and was wondering if the lap band would be recommended. I am very interested in this surgery because I weigh 232 pounds. My knees and back hurts from all the excessive weight and I know if I were to lose the weight, it would help me with my pain. I [...]
My daughter weighs 405 pounds and is very interested in this procedure. Her doctor said it wouldn’t help because she had to much weight to lose. Is there a limit to how much a person loses? Her doctor said gastric bypass is a better choice. We don’t agree. Anchorage, AL Answered by Dr. Ron Hekier [...]
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