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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?
9. What about alcohol?
  Not only does alcohol contain an excessive number of calories, but it breaks down vitamins and thus should be avoided as much as possible. However, one glass of wine at a reception, a birthday or a dinner party should not do much nutritional harm

Lap Band Clinic at Oasis of Hope Hospital  
Oasis of Hope Hospital