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Expert: - 8/26/2009


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I was wondering if you can donate a kidney after you have lap-band surgery?

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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.

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Dr. Jacques

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Jacqueline 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

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I have spent seven years working almost exclusinvely in the area of weight loss surgery and nutrition.

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Bariatric Times, Beyond Change Obesity, WLS Lifestyles, Nutrition and the MD, OH Magazine

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Health Professional of the Year 2004 - Bariatric Support Centers International

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