Question:
motorcycle riding?

has anyone been riding since the lap band procedure , a family member of mine is concidering the lap band but wants to know if the vibes from the bike can make the band slip out of place?    — vmidiri (posted on June 29, 2009)

June 29, 2009
I think that's a question for your surgeon, or at least A surgeon to answer. I would imagine that the strong vibration COULD cause an issue, but that's just me...and I could certainly be wrong.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

June 29, 2009
The band is actually placed over the stomach and some remaining stomach is then stretched over the band and stitched in place. But there is always that chance of slippage with or without the motorcycle. Also it depends on the size and make of the bike. The lap band isn't just placed over the stomach and that is it. It needs some sort of anchor, so I hope this helps with your answer. I have a picture of the the procedures comparison chart in my profile in my pictures. If you need more info please email me.
   — Kristy

June 29, 2009
i had lap rny and ride all the time but i do not know about the band - sorry
   — bikermama

June 30, 2009
I had lap band in 2003, been riding ever since. No problems whatsoever. My band is stitched in place, I believe that most are. Have your friend ask her doc to make sure.
   — dragonflier