Lap-Band problems:Are almost never life-threatening (gastric band surgery has a survival rate of 99.9%)Include inadequate weight loss and potential complicationsMay or may not require removal of the bandRead the sections below for everything you need to know about adjustable gastric band problems and complications.At around 0.1%, LAP-BAND® surgery has an extremely low mortality rate (death rate).And fortunately, many of the complications are minor and are easily repaired, and the typical worst case is the removal of the band.At 5 years post-op, LAP-BAND® removal is required in about 9% of patients (fewer than 1 out of 10) who maintain continued interaction … Continue reading Lap-Band Problems and Complications – The Complete List