Question:
Can lapband surgery cause the to go into shock?

   — Toby2 (posted on April 28, 2008)

April 28, 2008
I don't quite understand the question, could you please clarify? I think there are a few words missing or something. Dawn
   — DawnVic

April 29, 2008
Only if you don't have insurance and you have to pay for it yourself - LOL
   — Danette C.

April 29, 2008
I'm assuming you omitted the word "body"... and if so, yes, lapband surgery can cause the body to go into shock. Shock is a condition where the tissues and organs of the body don't get enough blood flow. This can happen for many reasons, including an allergic reaction. It is unlikely that it would happen during lapband surgery, however, if it did, because of the monitoring done during surgery, it would be caught quickly and treated (with fluids--saline, maybe blood, and medication).
   — mrsidknee