My lap band was installed in Chicago over seven years ago by a different doctor. The last couple of years I've been having a lot of issues with acid reflux. I finally realized, with a few other symptoms, that it was the lap band that was causing me the problem. My Chicago doctor forgot to tell me that I need to have the lap band x rayed once a year to confirm it stays in place properly!
Since we had moved I looked for a good bariatric specialist in AZ thinking that I would need to have the lap band removed and have the surgery for the gastric sleeve. Imagine my surprise when his staff calmly and matter of factly did an upper GI and said yes the lap band is your problem. See the pouch that has developed?
Then Dr. Simpson saw me and said let's try the most conservative treatment first. He removed the water from the band and put me on a liquid diet for two weeks. He explained all of the options and told me let's just take it one step at a time.
I was really impressed with his knowledge, manner and professionalism. I feel confident that he will fix the band moving and will then help me maintain the weight loss. Great job!