I am 85 years old and live in New Jersey. My lap band has been giving me problems with food getting stuck. Tomorrow I am going to the ER to get the food that is doing the blockage removed. I have never had my lap band adjusted and was wondering can I have it enlarged after 14 years. I would like to have it removed by I am afraid of the risk of surgery at 85. Has anyone had a similar experience?

Edited November 27, 20214 yr by harmonyherb
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Sounds like you need an adjustment. You should be able to have fluid removed from your lap band, even after 15 years. Have you reached out to a local lap-band surgeon? You can call 800-LAP-BAND to locate a lap-band surgeon near where you're located.