LAP-BAND Surgery in Norman,
OK Information from DR. RONNIE KEITH, D.O.

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LAP-BAND surgery is a safe and effective weight loss procedure that is ideal for patients who may face a higher risk for gastric bypass post-op complications. During a thorough LAP-BAND surgery consultation at his Norman, OK bariatric surgery center. DR. RONNIE KEITH, D.O. will discuss the LAP-BAND procedure in detail and go over the risks and benefits of surgery. To learn more about this procedure, please click on the links below:

• About LAP-BAND Surgery
• LAP-BAND vs. Gastric Bypass Surgery
• LAP-BAND Adjustment
• Benefits of Lap-Band Surgery
• Possible Risks and Complications

About LAP-BAND Surgery

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During LAP-BAND surgery, a silastic (silicon and plastic) band is wrapped around the upper part of the stomach to create a small stomach pouch. The procedure is usually performed laparoscopically. Unlike in gastric bypass surgery, the upper part of the stomach remains connected to the lower, larger part of the stomach through a small outlet created by the band. Food passes through the outlet slowly. This limits the amount a person can eat, reduces appetite, and slows digestion. Patients who undergo LAP-BAND surgery at our Norman, OK location will be asked to adhere to a strict meal plan. They will be required to chew their food thoroughly and swallow slowly.

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LAP-BAND vs. Gastric Bypass Surgery

LAP-BAND surgery is less invasive than gastric bypass surgery because neither the intestine nor stomach is cut or stapled during the procedure. Unlike gastric bypass surgery, it is also completely reversible. Because LAP-BAND surgery does not permanently alter a patient’s anatomy, it is a good option for morbidly obese patients who are hesitant to receive gastric bypass surgery. LAP-BAND may also be a safer choice for patients who are under 20 or over 60, and others who are at a high risk for complications following bariatric surgery.

For more information about LAP-BAND surgery, contact our Norman, OK practice location today.

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LAP-BAND Adjustment

The advantage of LAP-BAND surgery is that your bariatric surgeon can adjust the size of the outlet created by the band. The band is connected by tubing to a reservoir of saline that is laced beneath your skin during your initial LAP-BAND surgery. Later, at our Norman, OK location DR. RONNIE KEITH, D.O. can control the amount of saline in the band by piercing the reservoir through the skin with a fine needle. Similar to a blood pressure cuff, the inner surface of the band inflates or deflates, changing the size of the opening between the two parts of your stomach. Changing the size of the opening is a normal part of follow-up care for patients who have undergone LAP-BAND surgery at our Norman, OK practice site. We offer fluoroscopy (x-ray) adjustments to provide a more accurate evaluation of the LAP-BAND’s function.

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Benefits of LAP-BAND Surgery

LAP-BAND surgery produces rapid weight loss in the same manner as gastric bypass surgery. Most patients who undergo LAP-BAND surgery see immediate weight loss in the first few months, and steady weight loss for the next few years. This weight loss can bring about significant improvements in health and overall quality of life.

Aside from the obvious health benefits associated with significant weight loss (including improvement in obesity-related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension), LAP-BAND surgery patients experience what can only be described as dramatic improvement in self-image and self esteem. This is the result not only of looking better, but of being able to fully participate in everyday activities and enjoy a more active social life.

In order to achieve the greatest success with surgery LAP-BAND offers My LAP-BAND Journey which is a personalized homepage where patients can find everything they need for a newer, healthier lifestyle. My LAP-BAND Journey is powered by FitDay and provides online support to patients before and after surgery.

My LAP-BAND Journey provides patients with numerous tools helping them achieve long term success post operatively. While using My LAP-BAND Journey patients will be able to manage their LAP-BAND information, track weight loss, receive important LAP-BAND related reminders before and after surgery, discover healthy recipes, and upload pictures to visualize their successes.

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Possible Risks and Complications

LAP-BAND surgery carries many of the same risks as the other weight loss surgery alternatives available at our Norman, OK practice. However, due to the less invasive nature of the procedure, the risks of LAP-BAND surgery are significantly less severe than the complications associated with open gastric bypass. As a result, DR. RONNIE KEITH, D.O. often recommends LAP-BAND surgery to patients who run a higher risk for post-op complications.

Possible LAP-BAND complications include:

LAP-BAND Erosion — Rarely, a band can erode into a patient’s stomach. This requires an additional LAP-BAND surgery to remove the eroded band.

Other Band Complications — Occasionally, the band can lead to obstruction or perforation of the stomach. These complications may require revisional LAP-BAND surgery. Also, the pouch may stretch or the restricting band may break or migrate, allowing patients to eat too much.

Access Port Problems — sometimes, the access port may be twisted or leaky and an additional procedure may be required to fix the problem.

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For more information about LAP-BAND surgery, contact our Norman, OK bariatric surgery center today. Our staff will be happy to help you schedule a consultation with DR. RONNIE KEITH, D.O.

To schedule a LAP-BAND surgery consultation with DR. RONNIE KEITH, D.O., contact our Norman, OK practice today.