Actually it is a good question. There is a website by a well known Lap Band surgeon that actually recommends having a needle at home in case of emergency unfills. Not to use at home of course, but to take to the hospital with you if for whatever reason you can't get hold of your regular Lap Band Dr. He said this is because while most nurses/doctors can unfill (but not fill) the band, not all hospitals carry the special needle used. I'm actually thinking of asking my Dr about this to see if it's relevant in Australia.
I'm just over the bridge in St. Pete My surgeon is Dr. Jessee Thought it might be nice to network and have friends in this. I'm Rae - missraefla on face book,
