Comments for Arturo Rodriguez, MD http://arturorodriguezmd.com Lap Band, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve,Type 2 Diabetes, Weight loss surgery, Obesity, Life after Lapband, Lapband prices.... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:21:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Lap Band Leaks: What You Should Know by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-leaks/comment-page-1#comment-1472 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:21:21 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=318#comment-1472 Hello George, Is the Doctor recovering any fluid during the lapband fill? When there is a leak the fluid inside the lap band is kind of yellowish and it is much less amount of what is expected... Hello George,
Is the Doctor recovering any fluid during the lapband fill? When there is a leak the fluid inside the lap band is kind of yellowish and it is much less amount of what is expected…

]]> Comment on Lap Band Leaks: What You Should Know by george http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-leaks/comment-page-1#comment-1471 george Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:21:47 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=318#comment-1471 Got banded in December, 14 cc band. Have had fills of 3.5, 3.0, 1.2, 1.1, .5. Every time I go in the barium flows right through like it did the first time. Do I have a leak. Or am I paranoid. Got banded in December, 14 cc band. Have had fills of 3.5, 3.0, 1.2, 1.1, .5. Every time I go in the barium flows right through like it did the first time. Do I have a leak. Or am I paranoid.

]]> Comment on THE GASTRIC BANDS AND THE LAPBAND PROCEDURE by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/the-gastric-bands-and-the-lapband-procedure/comment-page-1#comment-1470 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:55:59 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=673#comment-1470 Hello Katherine, The Lap Band Port is placed beneath the fat and is as small as a flat wacht. No one can see it unless using a fluoroscopic machine.The saline is inyected by the doctor to increase food restiction. Hello Katherine,
The Lap Band Port is placed beneath the fat and is as small as a flat wacht. No one can see it unless using a fluoroscopic machine.The saline is inyected by the doctor to increase food restiction.

]]> Comment on THE GASTRIC BANDS AND THE LAPBAND PROCEDURE by Katherine Forrest http://arturorodriguezmd.com/the-gastric-bands-and-the-lapband-procedure/comment-page-1#comment-1469 Katherine Forrest Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:08:56 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=673#comment-1469 Where does the saline solution come from? This port I don't understand is it something that needs to be hooked to a saline bag? This doesn't sound like something I want to have done if it requires added embarrassment and discomfort. Where does the saline solution come from? This port I don’t understand is it something that needs to be hooked to a saline bag? This doesn’t sound like something I want to have done if it requires added embarrassment and discomfort.

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1467 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Sat, 20 Feb 2010 23:33:52 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1467 You will do great Veronica, you will see... Gracias You will do great Veronica, you will see…
Gracias

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Nica http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1466 Nica Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:19:32 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1466 Thank you! I have been on liquids for three full days, and have been able to lose 4lbs. So i'm very pleased. I wasn't sure i'd be able to handle two weeks of only fluids. I think I will try two more days on liquids. I usually do between 40 to 80 minutes on treadmill. So I will continue that. I will have to go back to my Doctor in about a month, and see what has happened to my band/pouch. I hope I can report good news to you then. Nica Thank you! I have been on liquids for three full days, and have been able to lose 4lbs. So i’m very pleased. I wasn’t sure i’d be able to handle two weeks of only fluids. I think I will try two more days on liquids.
I usually do between 40 to 80 minutes on treadmill. So I will continue that.
I will have to go back to my Doctor in about a month, and see what has happened to my band/pouch.
I hope I can report good news to you then.

Nica

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1465 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:33:06 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1465 Hi Veronica, I usually let the patients eat what they want after removing the fluid out. The pouch will not grow because will be not restriction to allow to be forced. I do not remove the Lapband because of been concentric or not having the right angle or either re-position the lapband because of this. I will recommend you to increase your activity and not having the lapband been to tight in the future and these will prevent you from complications. Hi Veronica,
I usually let the patients eat what they want after removing the fluid out.
The pouch will not grow because will be not restriction to allow to be forced.
I do not remove the Lapband because of been concentric or not having the right angle or either re-position the lapband because of this.
I will recommend you to increase your activity and not having the lapband been to tight in the future and these will prevent you from complications.

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Nica http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1464 Nica Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:33:22 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1464 Hello Doctor, Thanks for your response. My Doctor didn't tell me how big a pouch I have. He showed me that it was enlarged, and the band wasn't angled. And that is was called a concentric band/pouch. But when he took all the fluid out,the pouch became smaller, and the band changed position where it looked like it had a little bit of an angle. But he said there was a 50/50 chance that it would fully correct itself within a month. So he said I would have the option of taking the band out, or leaving the band without fluid, if it did not correct itself. This happened three days ago, and I have been on complete fliuds since then. The night coughing, and gerd have completeley stopped. Do you recommend your patients go on a liquid diet for two weeks for this kind of problem? I ask because, I have been doing some searching on the net, and I havent found anything that states it is necessary to do full liquids. I have lost 60lbs, and need to lose another 10lbs. Again thanks for taking time to answer my questions! Nica Hello Doctor,
Thanks for your response. My Doctor didn’t tell me how big a pouch I have. He showed me that it was enlarged, and the band wasn’t angled. And that is was called a concentric band/pouch. But when he took all the fluid out,the pouch became smaller, and the band changed position where it looked like it had a little bit of an angle. But he said there was a 50/50 chance that it would fully correct itself within a month. So he said I would have the option of taking the band out, or leaving the band without fluid, if it did not correct itself.
This happened three days ago, and I have been on complete fliuds since then. The night coughing, and gerd have completeley stopped. Do you recommend your patients go on a liquid diet for two weeks for this kind of problem? I ask because, I have been doing some searching on the net, and I havent found anything that states it is necessary to do full liquids.
I have lost 60lbs, and need to lose another 10lbs.

Again thanks for taking time to answer my questions!
Nica

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1463 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:53:46 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1463 Hello Nica, How big is the pouch? I am not concern about a patient having a concentric pouch because only means that is dilated. By removing fluid should be improvement in the size of the pouch but I would make it to wait 1 month, check and if is OK I start with very litle fills ...The Lap Band can stay there without causing any problem... Hello Nica,
How big is the pouch? I am not concern about a patient having a concentric pouch because only means that is dilated.
By removing fluid should be improvement in the size of the pouch but I would make it to wait 1 month, check and if is OK I start with very litle fills …The Lap Band can stay there without causing any problem…

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Nica http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1462 Nica Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:35:54 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1462 Hello, I just found out that I have a concentric pouch, due to bieng too tight. I have had the band for almost two years. The Doctor suggested I go on liquids for two weeks, and hopefully the band will re-position itself, and the pouch will get to the size it should be. So my question is are there any long term complications to leaving the band in place if the band doesnt re-position itself. The Doctor stated that I can leave the band in without getting it re-filled, or that I can have it removed. He will check me agaoin in two weeks with a barium swallow. And I am somewhat nervouse about the situation I am in. So please if you can answer my question, about any long term complications with leaving the band in place once you've had a concentric pouch. Thanks in advance, Nica Hello,
I just found out that I have a concentric pouch, due to bieng too tight. I have had the band for almost two years. The Doctor suggested I go on liquids for two weeks, and hopefully the band will re-position itself, and the pouch will get to the size it should be.
So my question is are there any long term complications to leaving the band in place if the band doesnt re-position itself. The Doctor stated that I can leave the band in without getting it re-filled, or that I can have it removed.
He will check me agaoin in two weeks with a barium swallow. And I am somewhat nervouse about the situation I am in.
So please if you can answer my question, about any long term complications with leaving the band in place once you’ve had a concentric pouch.

Thanks in advance,
Nica

]]> Comment on CHEAP Lap Band or Gastric Sleeve Costs – What Does it All Mean? by Jacqueline http://arturorodriguezmd.com/cheap-lap-band-or-gastric-sleeve-prices-what-all-does-it-mean/comment-page-1#comment-1461 Jacqueline Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:32:40 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=121#comment-1461 How much is the cost for the gastric sleeve.... If paying it cash... How much is the cost for the gastric sleeve…. If paying it cash…

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1460 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:29:31 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1460 Hello Joe, You should stay on liquids 3 days plus Maalox e/4 hrs and Zantac e/12 hrs...Pain should go away and in the case is persistent or the port area gets infected you will need to be check for stomach erosion. Hello Joe,
You should stay on liquids 3 days plus Maalox e/4 hrs and Zantac e/12 hrs…Pain should go away and in the case is persistent or the port area gets infected you will need to be check for stomach erosion.

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Joe Robbin http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1459 Joe Robbin Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:57:35 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1459 Hi I have a question I was trying to call my Dr. about but he is away on vacation. Of course self diagnosis on the internet is not good - BUT I was searching and I came across your website which I found very informative. I had the band placed in july of 2008 and I a have so far lost 165 lbs down from 440lbs. I have never had any problems such as vomiting in all this time. I only had minor fills during the first couple of visits to get the band comfortable. 2 days ago I had root canal and the dentist gave me vicodin for the pain. I took it before bed, I had also eaten (possibly a little too fast and too much). In the morning I woke up with pain in the port area. I thought it would go away - I only drank liqueds yesterday, but I had pain throughout the day (not major-like someone punched me in the port area) Should i stay on liqueds? Any ideas? Thanks, Joe Hi
I have a question I was trying to call my Dr. about but he is away on vacation. Of course self diagnosis on the internet is not good – BUT I was searching and I came across your website which I found very informative. I had the band placed in july of 2008 and I a have so far lost 165 lbs down from 440lbs. I have never had any problems such as vomiting in all this time. I only had minor fills during the first couple of visits to get the band comfortable.
2 days ago I had root canal and the dentist gave me vicodin for the pain. I took it before bed, I had also eaten (possibly a little too fast and too much). In the morning I woke up with pain in the port area. I thought it would go away – I only drank liqueds yesterday, but I had pain throughout the day (not major-like someone punched me in the port area)
Should i stay on liqueds? Any ideas?
Thanks,
Joe

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1458 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:56:50 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1458 Hello, You should have been frequently vomiting in order the band to be slipped in such a short time after surgery. If is not your case need your band be checked by another doctor. Also need to know what kind of band you have. Hello,
You should have been frequently vomiting in order the band to be slipped in such a short time after surgery.
If is not your case need your band be checked by another doctor.
Also need to know what kind of band you have.

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Boise-gal http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1457 Boise-gal Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:04:47 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1457 My band slipped shortly after surgery. 8 weeks--my first fill. 12 weeks my second fill. I did not experience any of the symptoms of having my eating limited and I began to worry. After my upper gi test, with barium contrast material, found out my band in below my stomach. Stayed true to the diet for the first 6 weeks. What could have caused my band to slip. My band slipped shortly after surgery. 8 weeks–my first fill. 12 weeks my second fill. I did not experience any of the symptoms of having my eating limited and I began to worry. After my upper gi test, with barium contrast material, found out my band in below my stomach. Stayed true to the diet for the first 6 weeks. What could have caused my band to slip.

]]> Comment on Talking About Several Lap Bands? The Hidden Story Behind the Lap Band…PART I by wanda miller http://arturorodriguezmd.com/talking-about-several-lap-bands-the-hidden-story-behind-different-lap-bandspart-i/comment-page-1#comment-1456 wanda miller Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:15:24 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=127#comment-1456 Funny u talk about surgeons in the U.S not being upfront about the risks involved with design of band, ect.In 2007 daughter went to Puerta Villarta and had band surgery.18 months later she was minutes from death,and hopsitalized for 10 days,and thousands in hospital bills,because the band had eroded into her stomach.Doctors everywhere need to advise of the risks.It was never discussed,i was there,i know.She gained back all her weight,is depressed,and cannot get the band again.AND doctors in mexico are not being held accountable. Funny u talk about surgeons in the U.S not being upfront about the risks involved with design of band, ect.In 2007 daughter went to Puerta Villarta and had band surgery.18 months later she was minutes from death,and hopsitalized for 10 days,and thousands in hospital bills,because the band had eroded into her stomach.Doctors everywhere need to advise of the risks.It was never discussed,i was there,i know.She gained back all her weight,is depressed,and cannot get the band again.AND doctors in mexico are not being held accountable.

]]> Comment on THE GASTRIC BANDS AND THE LAPBAND PROCEDURE by Deanne http://arturorodriguezmd.com/the-gastric-bands-and-the-lapband-procedure/comment-page-1#comment-1455 Deanne Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:02:32 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=673#comment-1455 How much does it cost? How much does it cost?

]]> Comment on Here is my Lapband Story… by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/here-is-my-lapband-story/comment-page-1#comment-1453 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:24:21 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=533#comment-1453 <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script> <script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-1009208-3"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script>

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1452 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:30:49 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1452 Congratulations Di!!! I would take 1/2 cc out to prevent complications since you are in your weight now and eating slowly, chewing well and increasing your physical activity will do the rest.. Lap band is working!!! Congratulations Di!!!
I would take 1/2 cc out to prevent complications since you are in your weight now and eating slowly, chewing well and increasing your physical activity will do the rest..
Lap band is working!!!

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dianne http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1451 Dianne Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:08:33 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1451 Hi there bandits. My name is Di. I have had my band for 3 yrs. My son who is now 17 has had his for almost 2 and doing well. I have had acid reflux since 6mnths after the band was inserted, so I know all about the waking up in the night almost asperating on gastric fluid, I also get episodes of sore throat and laryngitis. I find that maxalon and buscopan help alleviate these symptoms. I reched my goal weight a year ago and have since had 3cc removed over a period of 9 months, the symptoms I have described to you have been relieved by doing this, and I have only put on 5 kgs... so I think I'm maintaining pretty well, but I cannot go without my chronic medication of nexiam 40mg daily, if i stop this medication it feels as if I'm having a heart attack. I have had 2 gastroscopes when these symptoms have appeared and both times its been a case of food being stuck in the band, but no erosion or prolapse has been found. What I am worried about is the potential for slippage and erosion in the years to come, does anyone have any advice on how to prevent this? Hi there bandits. My name is Di. I have had my band for 3 yrs. My son who is now 17 has had his for almost 2 and doing well. I have had acid reflux since 6mnths after the band was inserted, so I know all about the waking up in the night almost asperating on gastric fluid, I also get episodes of sore throat and laryngitis. I find that maxalon and buscopan help alleviate these symptoms. I reched my goal weight a year ago and have since had 3cc removed over a period of 9 months, the symptoms I have described to you have been relieved by doing this, and I have only put on 5 kgs… so I think I’m maintaining pretty well, but I cannot go without my chronic medication of nexiam 40mg daily, if i stop this medication it feels as if I’m having a heart attack. I have had 2 gastroscopes when these symptoms have appeared and both times its been a case of food being stuck in the band, but no erosion or prolapse has been found. What I am worried about is the potential for slippage and erosion in the years to come, does anyone have any advice on how to prevent this?

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1450 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:24:11 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1450 Be just on liquids for couple days taking Maalox and Azantac and if is not a change in what you feel you should have half cc taken out.. Be just on liquids for couple days taking Maalox and Azantac and if is not a change in what you feel you should have half cc taken out..

]]> Comment on Lapband Slippage: Causes & Prevention by Mary http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-slippage-causes-and-prevention/comment-page-1#comment-1449 Mary Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:49:30 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=259#comment-1449 i just had my lap band filled 2 days ago, and it is painful to both drink and eat. I can however swallow will this go away as I lose more weight or should I see my doctor? i just had my lap band filled 2 days ago, and it is painful to both drink and eat. I can however swallow will this go away as I lose more weight or should I see my doctor?

]]> Comment on Lap Band Leaks: What You Should Know by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-leaks/comment-page-1#comment-1448 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:27:03 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=318#comment-1448 You probably have an old lapband model and that was its normal shape... You probably have an old lapband model and that was its normal shape…

]]> Comment on Lap Band Leaks: What You Should Know by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-leaks/comment-page-1#comment-1447 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:26:08 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=318#comment-1447 You have to check under fluoro why your lapband is not holding fluid before doing anything else... You have to check under fluoro why your lapband is not holding fluid before doing anything else…

]]> Comment on Lap Band Leaks: What You Should Know by Dr. Arturo Rodriguez http://arturorodriguezmd.com/lap-band-leaks/comment-page-1#comment-1446 Dr. Arturo Rodriguez Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:24:17 +0000 http://arturorodriguezmd.com/?p=318#comment-1446 It is very important to do the fill under fluoro because many times doctors and nurses inject the saline in the fat tissue and not in the port.... It is very important to do the fill under fluoro because many times doctors and nurses inject the saline in the fat tissue and not in the port….

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