Does anyone know why Lap Band is not recommended for someone with chronic pancreatitis? I have chronic pancreatitis which is causing my blood sugar to go hay-wire and my doctor suggested Lap Band as a solution. I am obese and my doctor thinks Lap Band would help with weight and blood sugar control. Thanks for any information.

I think it may concern over aggravating a chronic condition but that's only a guess.

If your doctor, who treats your pancreatitis, this lap band would help, then ask him for a letter recommending the surgery and ask him to recommend a surgeon too. That would help to address the potential issue.