Cancer And Lap Band Surgery

[Lisa La Fontaine Pittman 0]

I have always wanted to do the Lap Band surgery and was never able to afford it. I am ready now, however, I was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago and I am still undergoing chemo via a daily pill. Can I still do the surgery? Anybody in the same situation? My BMI is 42.6 and also have high blood pressure and I believe that losing weight will help be fight this cancer better. I will have more energy to keep on going. Any comments?

[elcee 3,342]

Generally losing weight helps any kind of illness, however this is a question for your Dr.

[Jachut 487]

I went though chemo, radiation and two surgeries my band in place, but id already been banded five years when cancer struck. I had 5 FU and had three bowel obstructions during treatment, got skinny as hell, had a horrible menopause anxtreme anxiety and drpression. To be honest, for m theres no way I would gave added another surgery to my circumstances, i would say wait but if youre feeling physically and emotionlly strong, itd be possible to do.

I might add though, i unfilled my and and it has never been quite right since.