LAP-BAND surgery places an adjustable band around the opening of the stomach. This band restricts how much food enters the stomach and was a popular weight loss procedure because it was seen as less permanent than other gastric surgery options, but also came with certain complications.
Common LAP-BAND complications include food intolerance, band slippage or erosion, heartburn, reflux, and esophageal dilation. Scar tissue can also form after a LAP-Band procedure is performed. Many LAP-BAND patients find that they do not see as impressive results after undergoing LAP-BAND surgery than other forms of bariatric surgery.
For more info about how we can help you remove the LAP-BAND, contact one of our offices below.
Meet Your Surgeons
Dr. Jean-Pierre
After his general surgery training in Chicago, Dr. JP began his fellowship with a concentration in bariatrics at the Morehouse School of Medicine through Atlanta Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
Dr. Menachery
Dr. Menachery is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, and the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeons.
Dr. Hall
Dr. Hall is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery that specializes in both Bariatric and General Surgery. She received her education and training for Emory University.
Dr. Major
Dr. Major is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Southeastern Surgical Congress.
Dr. Renee
Hilton
Dr. Hilton is Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. She is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery and specializes in bariatric and foregut surgery. She completed a fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Yale University.
Dr. Aaron Bolduc
Dr. Bolduc is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery and specializes in bariatric, foregut and adrenal surgery. He completed a fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Vanderbilt University.
Dr. Jaine McKenzie
Dr. McKenzie is board certified by the American Board of General Surgery and specializes in bariatric and foregut surgery. She completed a fellowship in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Vanderbilt University.
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