Problems with gastric banding, told by the actual patients who had the problems…

It seems many in the medial industry are hailing the Lap Band approach to weight loss surgery as a major advancement. It is less invasive than the gastric bypass surgery, and therefore allows most patients to recover faster. The Lap Band is also adjustable, which cannot be said of the gastric bypass surgery.

But there are any problems associated with Lap Band surgery? What kinds of Lap Band problems have patients encountered with this type of procedure? These are the questions we will examine in this article.

Terminology note: While many people use the term Lap Band to describe gastric banding in general, the LAP-BAND System is actually a product name. It is the most popular type of gastric banding product today, produced by Allergan, Inc. In this article, we are discussing problems associated with gastric bands in general. We are not singling out the LAP-BAND System in any way. Future references to Lap Band surgeries and Lap Band problems refer to gastric bands in general terms, unless otherwise indicated by the source / patient cited.

Every type of surgery has potential problems, and that goes for gastric bands as well (including the LAP-BAND System). But the pros and cons of Lap Band surgery are not often discussed. It seems that the pros get most of the coverage, while the cons are often glossed over. So in this article, we will give more attention to the Lap Band problems some patients have had, mostly by citing their stories in their own words.

So here are some of the online conversations and comments from patients who have had problems with Lap Band surgery.

Acid Reflux Problems - Yahoo Message Board
In this message board, a woman reveals her problems after Lap Band implementation. Specifically, she had problems with acid reflux after banding surgery. If you read through the many responses, you will see other patients talking about the Lap Band problems they have personally experienced.

Similar Problems - Also on Yahoo.com
Here’s another message board posting on the same site, and similar to the subject matter above. Here too a woman claimed to have heartburn and acid reflux problems after Lap Band surgery.

Problems After Second Operation
Here’s a forum thread on MedHelp.org where a woman reports problems she had with Lap Band surgery. Actually, her Lap Band problems are two-fold because she had to go in for a second surgery to fix a problem with slippage.

Surgical Review of Lap Band Problems
The Annals of Surgery is a respected publication of surgical science that has been around since 1885. In this article, Dr. John Kellum talks about the potential problems of Lap Band surgery, including band slippage and erosion.

Potential Risks of Such Surgeries
Here’s an article on the website of a Colorado weight loss surgeon. On this informative page, you will find information about potential problems / risks with Lap Band surgery.