I am scheduled for surgery on October 15 to have my left ovary removed. My OB/GYN is aware that I have been banded and seems unconcerned. (He says he won't even be in the same vicinity.) My question is - what about the anesthesiologist? Also - what about the surgeon who did my lap band? Should I call him in advance to get his take on this surgery and if it will affect my band?

It should be in your chart but anesthesia? Shouldn't matter. The tube will stop well before it reaches your stomach and it's concerned with your lungs, anyway, not your GI Tract. You should still be able to sip liquids after recovery and so on...if you are well restricted and can't take certain pills, just tell them you can't take pills over XYZ size (like someone said nothing larger than an m & m...use whatever works for you!)

Just make sure that they have your band and port location in your chart, and tell the nurses in preop to make sure the info is where they can access it quickly!

If you are going to be in a while make sure they know you need a specific diet (ie soft?) if that's important to you. Otherwise, No big deal! :crying:

Hi:

Not a bad idea to call your lap band surgeon and keep him posted. You may want to discuss anti-nausea precautions with him for before and after the surgery. You don't want to have nausea brought on by anesthesia hinder your recovery.

Best wishes to you.

Sue