AboutJacqueline Jacques, ND Expertise My expertise is in nutrition and weight loss surgery. I can answer questions related to nutritional care, vitamins, deficiencies, diagnosis, treatment and management. I can answer nutrition questions related to any procedure: gastric bypass (RNY), duodenal switch, lap-band, etc
Experience I have spent seven years working almost exclusinvely in the area of weight loss surgery and nutrition.
Publications Bariatric Times, Beyond Change Obesity, WLS Lifestyles, Nutrition and the MD, OH Magazine
Awards and Honors Health Professional of the Year 2004 - Bariatric Support Centers International
Question I was wondering if you can donate a kidney after you have lap-band surgery?
Answer Denise,
If you are healthy and the kidney is healthy, the answer is most likely yes. Because the Lap Band does not cause malabsorption like a gastric bypass, you do not have the same risks. I would talk to your bariatric surgeon if this is something you are seriously considering - they may want you to wait some period of time after your Lap Band placement or have other advice, but I cannot think of any serious reason why this might not be possible.
