At or near time of banding or adjustment of band
Acute gastroesophageal obstruction - postop edema at application site forces proximal movement of the band, get KUB
Intra-abdominal bleeding
Perforated viscus
Esophageal pouch dilation – pain, vomiting, nausea
Esophageal pouch dilation – pain, vomiting, nausea
Weeks to years after adjustment or application
Chronic Slippage
herniation of stomach through band
can occur long after surgery
may progress to gastric necrosis and perforation
Gastric Erosion
Band can erode through the full thickness of the gastric wall 
can present as a port site infection, gastrocutaneous fistula or intra-abdominal sepsis
Port Complications
primary overlying skin infection may represent extension of intra-abdominal process
need antibiotic coverage for intra-abdominal and skin flora
Tubing Dislodgement
Port Ulceration
herniation of stomach through band
can occur long after surgery
may progress to gastric necrosis and perforation
Band can erode through the full thickness of the gastric wall 
can present as a port site infection, gastrocutaneous fistula or intra-abdominal sepsis
primary overlying skin infection may represent extension of intra-abdominal process
need antibiotic coverage for intra-abdominal and skin flora
Lap band complications
At or near time of banding or adjustment of band
Masticator space infections
Acute gastroesophageal obstruction - postop edema at application site forces proximal movement of the band, get KUB
Aortic endograft complications
Intra-abdominal bleeding
Left ventricular assist device complications
Perforated viscus