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I had my lap band removed in 2014 after my body rejected it when the new band was put in. now when i eat it feels like food is not going down and reflex is very bad, no matter how much or what i eat or if i eat. is scar issue causing this?

Q: i had my lap band removed in 2014 after my body rejected it when the new band was put in. now when i eat it feels like food is not going down and reflex is very bad, no matter how much or what i eat or if i eat. is scar issue causing this?

: If you are not confident in the surgeon who performed your lap band surgery please see another for a second opinion.

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

If you are not confident in the surgeon who performed your lap band surgery please see another for a second opinion.

Answered 8/24/2021

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A member asked:

I had my lap band removed in 2014 after my body rejected it when the new band was put in. now when i eat it feels like food is not going down and reflex is very bad, no matter how much or what i eat or if i eat. is scar issue causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

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