more spent on lap band removals/complications than on original lap band placement

[Larra]

Well, I know this group is already well aware of the failure and complications rates for lap band, but it's good to know the rest of the bariatric surgery community is catching on.

http://www.generalsurgerynews.com/I...-Reoperations-Costly-Medicare-Data-Show/41547

 

[southernlady]

Thanks for sharing that.

 

[JackieOnLine]

wow, that's horrible. but people need to know about it.