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tulipstar: I guess I don't understand much about the surgery because I didn't even think about inflating with gas. Exactly where does the gas go and is it always inserted to bb. If my bb is not in the same place as it was before tt, is that going to make a difference. Other than the new bb, I thought the tt just changed the muscle structure but all organs and everything else are in the exact same place. Sounds like you have gone thru the regaining of wgt just like me. I hope the lap band is the answer.

thanks for info. I couldn't see why the tummy tuck would affect the lap band surgery but just wanted to check. my bmi is also about 30. Had tummy tuck after major weight loss 3 yrs ago but am gaining back. Wgt gain is not in tummy area but every place else. Just want to get back to where I was 3 yrs ago and think lap band will "stop" the yo-yo affect.

Posted this under general surgery forum but perhaps it belonds here. Hope someone can shed some light on my question. Had a tummy tuck about 3 years ago. Considering lap band in near future. Is there anything with the tummy tuck surgery that would eliminate me as a candidate for lap band?

Had a tummy tuck about 3 years ago. Considering lap band in near future. Is there anything with the tummy tuck surgery that would eliminate me as a candidate for lap band?