Common Symptoms

• Many people who have had lap band surgery report that band slippage, increased flatulence, diarrhea, and erosion of the band around the stomach as a frequent side effect of the lap band procedure.
  
  

Physical Symptoms

• While the lap band surgery has few complications, many people experience bloating, nausea and ulcers. Hair loss has also been reported due to the procedure.
  
  

Weight Symptoms

• The lap band procedure was intended to help aid in weight loss, however, some potential side effects of the lap band surgery are weight regain or lack of weight loss.
  
  

Food / Eating Symptoms

• People who get lap band surgery may notice that they are unable to eat the foods that they once were accustomed to. Difficulty swallowing may occur, or sickness from certain textures may induce vomiting. Furthermore, the vomiting can lead to dehydration.
  
  

Bowel Problems

• The lap band surgery can lead to constipation of frequent diarrhea. In addition, a person's bowel movements may be inconsistent and irregular.