Lap Band and latex allergy.

I have a latex allergy. Can you please tell me what the Lap Band is made of?

East Islip, NY

Posted by Dr. Ron Hekier+

Tagged as: Pre-op Lap Band

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Ron Hekier, MD: The Lap Band is latex free. The material it is made out of is completely biocompatible, meaning the body cannot have a reaction to it.

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