Just a question I'd like to put out to you. Did anyone have their surgeon check their teeth before surgery? I really think this is a must and I don't think doctor's are doing it. If your teeth aren't in decent shape you won't be able to chew the way you need to. I think this maybe be a reason for alot of people who have trouble PBing alot.

Hi Chris,

Although there is validity in this statement, I almost wet my pants laughing this morning. I got a visual of a lapband surgeon doing a dental exam and turning down patients cause they didnt have teeth!

Dentures work for some.....

Babs in TX

Babs,

I realize the visual is pretty funny but I think people that may have missing teeth and are not able to chew properly may have more PB incidents then others. A friend of mine PB's more then she should and when I watch her eat I think this may be the problem. One reason I mention this is because there may be people out there who want to give up with the band because they have alot of vomiting and maybe the problem is that they can't chew their food properly.

Chris you are very correct. I was banded by Dr. Ortiz and he mentioned that chewing was a problem for some people with bad teeth. He didn't look at my teeth, but he asked about them. In fact, he is in the process of putting a dental office in his clinic.

Chris S. - LI,

I am going to be banded by Dr. Alan Geiss on thursday the 19th. I was in the middle of some dental work. I made sure my teeth didn't have any issues. Good info

Hi Chris,

Although there is validity in this statement, I almost wet my pants laughing this morning. I got a visual of a lapband surgeon doing a dental exam and turning down patients cause they didnt have teeth!

Dentures work for some.....

Babs in TX

Actually, I read about someone on another forum (OH or Spotty) before I was banded that was turned down because she had too many missing teeth. The surgeon told her to have them replaced and then come back and see him.

So if I know I have really good teeth - I really don't have to make a special trip to the dentist before surgery, right?