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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


  1. Will I be sick a lot after the operation?
  2. Will I have a special diet after the operation?
  3. Will I suffer from constipation?
  4. Will I need to take vitamin supplements?
  5. What about other medication?
  6. What about pregnancy?
  7. Can the band be removed?
  8. What if I go out to eat?
  9. What about alcohol?
  10. Will I need plastic surgery for the surplus skin when I have lost a lot of weight?
  11. What will happen if I become ill?
  12. How is the band adjusted?
  13. How much weight will I lose?
7. Can the band be removed?
  Although the LAP-BAND is not meant to be removed, it is possible. In some cases this can be done laparoscopically. Surgeons report that the stomach generally returns to its original shape once the band is removed. However, after the removal of the LAP-BAND System you may soon go back up to your original weight, or more.

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