Is it possible to get the ORBERA Intragastric Balloon if you already have a lap band?

I agree with the previous two answers.  It is contraindicated to insert a gastric balloon in a patient who has a lap band.  However, if you get the band removed (since it does not seem to be effective at this time), there may be an option for the balloon then.

Hi,
As others have noted, you cannot have an Orbera balloon if you have a LapBand. However, I'd like to clarify that even if the band is removed, you are still not a candidate for Orbera. This is because you will have scar tissue around your stomach after the LapBand is removed, which can lead to an increased risk of complications from Orbera, including stomach injury or perforation. These are extraordinarily rare events, but we would not want to place you at any risk with an elective procedure like this.

Orbera Balloon is FDA approved for patients who have no prior gastric surgery. Your LapBand procedure disqualifies you from this intervention. The thought process is that prior stomach surgery could increase your risk of a complication such as an ulcer or perforation.