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The Lap-Band is a silicone band that is placed around the stomach to restrict the amount a person can eat. The band is filled with saline solution, and the amount of solution can be adjusted to provide just the right amount of restriction. It usually takes several adjustments before it is just right.
Getting a Fill
To fill the Lap-Band, a surgeon injects saline solution into the band through a port just under the skin. Some surgeons fill the band under X-ray fluoroscope to visualize what they are doing.
After a Fill
After a fill, the surgeon asks the patient to drink a few ounces of water to make sure the band is not too tight. If the person is unable to get down water, the surgeon removes some of the fluid from the band.
Diet After a Fill
After a fill, a person generally follows a liquid diet for 24 hours. He then sticks to soft foods for another 24 hours before returning to a regular diet.
Problems After a Fill
If a person vomits when eating after a fill, she should contact her physician. She might have too much restriction and may need some of the fluid removed from the band.
Fluid Removal
If a person needs fluid removed from the band, a surgeon withdraws the fluid using a slender needle through the port under the skin. Fluid may need to be removed if the band is too tight or if the patient needs to eat more due to pregnancy or illness.
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Lap-Band Surgery: Lap-Band Fills
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