Trace Curry

Yes, you use a little handheld computer device to tighten it. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

http://www.thebanddoctor.com/messageboard_BB/viewtopic.php?p =727#727 This is the first study I've seen on results with this band, looks pretty good! Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.LapBand.MD 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Here is a pic of the new AP Lap Band for anyone interested: Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: View topic - pic of new AP band Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Most of you probably don't know, but this week is the yearly American Society of Bariatric Surgery meeting in San Diego. Usually there is lots of great info and new developments in the field of surgical weight loss presented that could potentially patients. I am going to try to keep put all the pertinent stuff up on my forum under my name on my site for those interested in finding out. Check in starting Thursday for updates!! Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Here's the deal on bands in the US currently available, all by Allergan/Inamed: 10cm/4cc 11cm VG/10cc AP small/10cc AP large/14cc The AP bands just came out. I have put about 40 in so far. There is a post on my forum on my site detailing the differences. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

This is indeed standard procedure! Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 10475 Reading Road Suite 117, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (877) 442-BAND(v) (513) 559-1235(f) DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

All surgeons should do this (stitch the stomach around the band to prevent slippage). Any vomiting puts you at risk for a slip, it's like playing Russian roulette, most of the time it's ok but occasionally the outcome is not so good. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

This is nuts I do bands on patients with hiatal hernias all the time. Just did one this morning as a matter of fact. If you wanna see there is a pic in the forum section of my site that shows one being repaired. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Average weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week, AFTER you are properly restricted. It is indeed much slower than RNY but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing IMO. Dr. Trace Curry - Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Robin, There is no absolute restriction against alcohol with the band, but it is a liquid calorie (liquid calories are one of the biggest reasons for band failure) so just keep it on the light side! Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Studies comparing weight loss between band and bypass vary quite a bit - some show equivalent weight loss at 5 years between the 2, some show better weight loss with the bypass. The bottom line is that averages don't mean anything to an individual patient - what you do with the operation will determine your success. We have band patients who have lost 200 pounds, and we have bypass patients that have lost 200 pounds. Do you research and you will make the right decision for you! Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Usually the cause of a slip is repeated vomiting. The symptoms of an acute slip are pain and vomiting even liquids usually. Symptoms can be variable though. As far as treatment goes, if it's a big slip it needs reoperation to fix, if it's a minor slip sometimes just unfilling can take care of it. If you want to see a picture of a slip there is one posted on my web site in the forums section. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

I'm not aware of any "new" complications. There is a new band out caleld the AP band...there is some info posted about it on my forum. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

I agree totally...we see this all to often where patients have been banded for a year or more with no fills. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

If you can eat a double cheeseburger with bun, you should get a fill! Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Loreen, Have you thought about a sleeve gastrectomy? Not as radical as a RNY but still provides you with significant portion control. Could be a good option. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Julie, This can be a problem for patients as it can be hard in certain areas of the country to find aftercare. The surgeon that banded her should have some US contacts to refer her to. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

South Beach is a great plan for band patients to follow, especially those who don't have a lot of food intolerances. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Evilah, Experience and track record are by far the most important. Center of Excellence is meaningless if you have a good doc. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

In our office we have 2 nurse practitioners in addition to myself who do fills. Experience matters more than credentials! Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

I see this all the time, I don't even worry about it unless you're still losing saline after the 3rd or 4th fill. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

90772 is not the correct code, it has been used incorrectly for awhile because there was not a code for band adjustments. The correct code is S2083, which is a temporary code. The reason 90772 is not correct is that it specifies subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and the saline is not injected into either it's injected into the port. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

I've taken out some bands, it's sort of like if you get a cut on your skin and have to go to the ER to get it stitched up. After the stitches are removed, the skin isn't really the same, but for all intents and purposes it is. When I remove a band I usually just cut it and slip it out of the tunnel, leaving the sutures in as you can't tell they're there and they don't affect the function of your stomach at all. Only takes me about 20 minutes to yank one. Dr. Trace Curry Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at Trace W. Curry, M.D. Lap Band Surgeon :: Home Participate in our forum--> Trace W. Curry, M.D. :: Index 513.559.1222 / 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Just a reminder to all my out-of-town aftercare patients, our next session is Saturday, June 2nd, noon-4pm. We have it in the afternoon so that patients have time to drive there that morning. We are running out of spots quick so call soon if you want one! Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Just a reminder to all my out-of-town aftercare patients, our next session is Saturday, June 2nd, noon-4pm. We have it in the afternoon so that patients have time to drive there that morning. We are running out of spots quick so call soon if you want one! Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!