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Complications and Who to Call
Complications and Who to Call
If you have any problems during your recovery or at any time after LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System surgery, please call your surgeon. Call right away if you have:
- A fever of 101 degrees or higher
- Sudden shortness of breath or chest pain
- Pain, redness, or swelling in one or both of your legs
- Nausea or vomiting
- Severe pain in your belly
- Pain, swelling, or fluid leaking from your cuts
You should also call your surgeon if you experience anything that you think or feel is unusual. If something just feels wrong, don't be afraid to call.
In the case of a medical emergency or when you are out of town, you will need to go to the nearest emergency room facility. You should let the medical personnel there know that you have a LAP-BAND® System implanted.
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To learn more about living with the LAP-BAND® System, you can also download and read the post-op LAP-BAND® System patient booklets. Download Booklet 1 and Download Booklet 2 |