I am having problems with my band. Not to mention my weight loss overall has been minimal. I lost a lot at first then my weight has creeped up because the only things I seem to be able to eat are high calorie foods such as ice cream.

I am having serious acid reflux issues and am Vitamin deficient. I have been looking on the web for follow up doctors but I think I am leaning toward having the band removed and having an MGB which is a Mini Gastric Bypass surgery.

I am trying to find someone who will both remove the lap-band and do the MGB at the same time. The MGB is a laproscopic surgery as well with minimal complications.

I f any one has information on this please let me know.

Thank you.:help:

I live in the North Carolina area. I found a Dr. Rutledge that does the MGB but he is from Las Vegas, My concern is the follow up.

To be really honest your concern should be the doctor you refer to. He has a pretty bad reputation and the medical community kinda laughs, giggles, and points when discussing him.

No way would I go to him. But then I wouldn't have MGB either. But if I were to have MGB I would never in a million years go to Rutledge.

...i had my lapband done in november of 2004 and my problems with my band has been going on since october of 2005, i am having trouble swallowing food and liquids,i get pains in my stomach and chest, ...

You sound wayyyy too tight. I'll bet you feel much better after you get some saline removed.