Question:I have had my lapband for 4 yrs now and I haven’t had a fill in 3 years because I lost my job, therefore, lost my insurance. I am now eating like I’ve never had the surgery. What do I have to do get my band readjusted? Charlotte, NC Answer from Dr. Mark Watson, bariatric [...]
Question: Since my last band adjustment I do noticed more restriction. They tell me that I need to eat solid protein like chicken. When I try to eat chicken it always gets stuck. Even after one bite! Other foods go down OK, so I avoid chicken. Is that OK? Answer from Dr. Mark Watson, weight [...]
What is the total amount a 10 cc band can be filled? Houma, LA Posted by Dr. Ron Hekier+
I was told that I need hip surgery and the doctor wanted me to check into this surgery. I am 56 years old I’m 5″6 and weigh 280 lbs. My question is, is there an incision left open in order for it to be tightened. and is this in you for the rest of your [...]
I am in my 40′s and I have had two LapBand surgeries. First in 2006 and then in 2009. I lost 70 lbs but picked it back up. When I get fills, I get sick to where I can’t lay down because I girble in my sleep (food come back up) Louisville, KY
My husband had lap band surgery in September.. it is now December and he is only losing 1-2 pounds a month. He has had three adjustments since his surgery, but I see no difference in the size portions he is able to eat. Why hasn’t his portion size decreased and why hasn’t he lost more [...]
How difficult is it to swallow food after having LapBand surgery? Waterford, MI
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