Lap-Band Side Effects

[BANDIT GIRL 1]

Hairloss is NOT a side-effect of the band, it's a side-effect of surgery, general body trauma, anesthesia, etc. It was as much a side-effect of having my gallbladder surgery in August as it was my band surgery 2 years ago.

I've not heard of heartburn being a side-effect of the band under normal circumstances. I think most people find their heartburn subsides, but either way I don't have it so I don't know personally.

Other side effects - there really aren't many. Change on behaviors, negative reinforcement when you do something stupid, weightloss, increased self-esteem....

hello wheetsin, i c u have been banded for 2yrs.....have u had any problems with ur port? i've read people needing surgery to flip it back. thanks Della

[StLouisGal 1]

My doctor tells all of his patients to take Prilosec OTC for six months after surgery. The best option is always to follow your specific doctor's guidelines. He/She has your history and knows what is best in your circumstances. I can't take the OTC variety so I take the generic capsules. I have taken them for years. I have not had any heartburn problems since surgery. I had a lot even with the prilosec before surgery.

About the hair loss. I am six weeks out and haven't noticed any Hair loss although I have noticed a few gray hairs that were not there two months ago. I wonder if that is related.

Good luck. The band is a great tool. I kind of enjoyed having to go back to the closet to look for something else to wear a couple of times this morning. Everything is too big.