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A 42-year old asked:

When should someone get lap band surgery?

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A 43-year old asked:

How to know if i qualify for lap band surgery?

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A 33-year old asked:

How much does a lap-band surgery usually cost?

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A 35-year old female asked:

What is the reality of getting lap band surgery?

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A 40-year old asked:

Please describe the down side to lap band surgery?

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A 44-year old asked:

How many people get a lap band surgery every year?

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A 32-year old asked:

Did anyone else have lots of pain after lap-band surgery?

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A 44-year old asked:

How long after having lap band surgery can you go back to work?

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A 42-year old asked:

Who will pay for lap-band surgery or the dr who will perform it?

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A 45-year old asked:

Wanted to know if it is okay for me to atleast have a lap band surgery?

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A 38-year old asked:

What type of specialist handles lap band surgery?

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A 32-year old asked:

What happens if after lap band surgery bulimia returns?

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A 41-year old asked:

What should I eat right before and after lap band surgery?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is there anyway I could get the lap band surgery paid by medicaid?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Are regular bouts of severe gastro common after lap band surgery? (op 12 months ago)

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A 31-year old asked:

Can regional anesthesia be safely used for lap band surgery?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is having lap band surgery really the answer for most obese?

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A 48-year old asked:

Help please! is gastric band the same as the lap band surgery?

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A 44-year old asked:

What is the difference between a sleeve gastrectomy and lap band surgery?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Someone told me if I have Lap Band surgery, I would have to take 3 multivitamins a day. Is that true? Will that hurt me?

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A 26-year old male asked:

I'm 5'8" and 220 lbs (34% BF). I heard you have to be over 40 BMI for lap band surgery. Is that an inflexible rule? Am I big enough?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I am 19 245 lbs 5'7 BMI: 38 I was wondering what your opinion is on the lap band surgery. Is it wise for me to get it with my age?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can i get lap band surgery with abdominal mesh in place?

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A 42-year old asked:

Gf had lap band surgery and she is having severe pain in the leg. Why?

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A 50-year old asked:

Is lap-band surgery a good option for someone looking for weight loss?

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A 43-year old asked:

How long does it take to get approved by emblem health EPO for lap band surgery?

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A 48-year old asked:

Wondering if it's a good idea to have gallbladder surgery and lap band surgery at the same time?

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A 43-year old asked:

Do you think it's a good idea to have gallbladder surgery and lap band surgery at the same time?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Can you have lap band surgery with Barrets esophagus??????

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A 30-year old asked:

Can I have lap band surgery right after hernia repair?

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