The LAP-BAND® System Risk Information

Contra-indications
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 esophagitis, or Crohns 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 esophagus or stomach. That might include esophageal 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 esophagus, stomach, or intestine is not normal (congenital or acquired). For instance you might have a narrowed opening.
* You have/experienced an intra-operative gastric injury, such as a gastric perforation at or near the location of the intended band placement.
* You have cirrhosis.
* You have chronic pancreatitis.
* You are pregnant. (If you become pregnant after the LAP-BAND® System has been placed, the band may need to be deflated. The same is true if you need more nutrition for any other reason, such as becoming seriously ill. In rare cases, removal may be needed.)

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To receive more information on the LAP-Band® System or other weight-loss options offered by Tri-City Reigional Medical Center Bariatric Program please call
1-877-4OBESITY.

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