LAP-BAND® Procedure is not for everyone.

Whilst it will produce excellent weight loss results in most people, there are a few circumstances where the LAP-BAND® Procedure might not suit and an alternative procedure type may be preferable..

Dr Wilkinson will take into account your medical history and personal preferences  when evaluating your suitability for obesity procedures.

  • You have an inflammatory disease or condition of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcers, severe oesophagitis, or Crohn’s disease.
  • You have severe heart or lung disease that makes you a high risk for surgery.
  • You have had a lot of previous surgery in your abdomen.
  • You are pregnant. (If you become pregnant after the LAP-BAND® Procedure has been placed, that is fine, but the band may need to be deflated if you have a lot of morning sickness.)
  • You are addicted to alcohol or drugs.
  • You have an infection that could contaminate the surgical area – this would need to be cleared up first
  • You are on chronic, long-term steroid treatment.
  • You cannot or do not want to follow the dietary rules that come with this procedure.

The final decision to proceed with the LAP-BAND® program however will be the result of discussions between you and your surgeon, Dr Stephen Wilkinson.

The LAP-BAND® System is not right for you if:

  • You have an inflammatory disease or condition of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcers, severe oesophagitis, or Crohn’s disease.
  • You have severe heart or lung disease that makes you a poor candidate for surgery.
  • You have some other disease that makes you a poor candidate for surgery.
  • You have a problem that could cause bleeding in the oesophagus or stomach. This might include oesophageal or gastric varices (a dilated vein). It might also be something such as congenital or acquired intestinal telangiectasia (dilation of a small blood vessel).
  • You have portal hypertension.
  • Your oesophagus, stomach, or intestine is not normal (congenital or acquired).  For instance you might have a narrowed opening.
  • You have symptoms of one of these diseases.

What else do you want to know about LAP-BAND® Procedure?

If you want more information about how LAP-BAND® Procedure can help you, contact us with your questions and we can arrange a consultation with Dr Stephen Wilkinson.

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