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Lap Band

Are you located in Cincinnati or in search of an Ohio Lap Band surgery specialist? If so, you have come to the right place! Dr. Trace Curry has performed more Lap Band procedures than any other bariatric surgeon in Ohio. In fact, Dr. Curry is both a Lap Band and Realize Band faculty member, meaning the companies that manufacture the Lap Band and Realize Band each selected Dr. Curry to teach other surgeons how to perform these surgeries. What does all this mean? It means you have found the leading facility for Lap Band surgery in Cincinnati Ohio and surrounding areas! We have performed over 4000 bands with no mortalities.

Approved by the FDA in June 2001, the Lap Band® System is one of the safest, least invasive, adjustable surgical treatments for morbid obesity in the United States. It induces weight loss by reducing the capacity of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food that can be consumed. Since its clinical introduction in 1993, almost 650,000 Lap Band procedures have been performed around the world and over 100,000 in the U.S. alone. Dr. Curry was one of the first surgeons in Ohio to perform the Lap Band procedure, and his team cares for patients from all over the country!

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  1. Donna Appel says

    26/01/2015 at 9:56 am

    Hello, I had lap band surgery about 7 years ago in Michigan. I was going to a place in Groveport for my fills. I have not needed a fill in over 2 years but I think I need one now as I have started to gain weight and able to eat a lot more food. I called the place I used to go to but they are closed now. I was wondering if I could come to your place in Grove City (Columbus) for a fill?? Not sure if my husbands insurance will pay for the fill so could you tell me how much you charge for this procedure?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      07/06/2015 at 9:19 am

      Hi Donna, yes we do aftercare/fills in the Grove City office. Just call Robin at 513-559-1222 and she can help you.

      Dr. C

      Reply
  2. Kasie says

    29/12/2015 at 7:38 am

    Where do i start to see if my insurance helps with surgeries concerning weight loss???

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      08/01/2016 at 4:53 pm

      Hi Kasie – type the word “pverify” in our search box at the upper right corner of the home page and you can fill out a form that will enable us to check your benefits for surgery.

      Dr. Curry

      Reply
    • Marla Sterrett says

      01/06/2020 at 1:01 pm

      I would like to know pricing on procedures

      Reply
      • DrCurry says

        11/06/2020 at 12:27 pm

        Hello you can check out this page for the info: https://journeylite.com/pricing-financing/

        Reply
  3. Laura Travis says

    16/01/2016 at 6:24 pm

    Dr. Curry is there a certain amt. Of weight U HAVE to b for the lap band surgery

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      18/01/2016 at 9:05 am

      Hi Laura,
      It’s based on your BMI – it has to be at least 30 to potentially be a surgical candidate. There’s a BMI calculator on the web site.

      Dr. Curry

      Reply
  4. Shirley says

    21/10/2016 at 7:05 pm

    Dr. Curry, how much do a Lap band surgery cost?

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      31/10/2016 at 8:07 am

      Hi Shirley Lap Band is $12,900 including 2 years of adjustments in the office.

      Dr. Curry

      Reply
  5. Aneissa Randal says

    29/01/2017 at 1:02 am

    Do you do surgery in all the locations , is there a 24 hr stay ? Very interested in a self pay lap band …..how long from consult to surgery usually ? Will be coming from Northern Ohio how many visits are needed pre op and post op after initial surgery? Are u given any thing in the band when it is initially placed , or does that follow surgery? Will be making my appt soon , as long as weather permits… Looking forward to meeting Dr. Curry so he can help me with my journey to health… Thank you

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      29/01/2017 at 10:11 am

      We only do surgery in Cincinnati, but Lap Band is an outpatient procedure so you can go home the same day. We typically can get everything done in 1 visit but it requires planning in advance. Call 513-259-2555 tomorrow and ask them to set you up as an “express patient.”

      Dr. Curry

      Reply
  6. Kelly R. says

    13/09/2017 at 11:41 am

    Dr. Curry I had gastric bypass surgery in 2008 in Cincinnati performed by you. I went from 340lbs to 145 lbs. Within the last two years I have gained about 75lbs. I have tried phentermine, I work out I have a physical job I have tried pouch resetting, I was told by a gastro physician here in Cleveland that my stoma may be a little stretched but nothing else is really wrong. I was recently prescribed victoza. Anyway I am at a point where I am wondering if there are any other surgical options available such as Lap Band or anything else that may be suitable for a patient such as myself?

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      13/09/2017 at 2:11 pm

      Aside from appetite suppressant medications an Overstitch pouch reduction may be the next best thing. Just type overstitch in the upper right hand search box of the web site for more info.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  7. Trace Curry says

    21/02/2018 at 11:07 am

    Ok awesome, just give our patient service reps a call at 513-259-2555!

    Dr. Trace Curry
    Medical Director
    JourneyLite Physicians

    Reply
  8. Joseph says

    30/05/2018 at 7:04 pm

    Interested in getting procedure , but I have no insurance ..Are there payment options like monthly payments or do you recommend a insurance company I should get a plan with that will pay for procedure ?

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      31/05/2018 at 8:16 am

      We don’t finance procedures directly but you can apply for financing on our site through Propser Healthcare Lending.

      Reply
  9. Steph says

    30/08/2018 at 8:47 pm

    I am 5’ 150lbs with hashimotos,Psoriatic Arthritis,osteoarthritis in my SI joint and L5, had PAO hip surgery for hip dysplasia on both hips. I’m wondering if not a candidate for surgery would I be a candidate for weight loss drugs? I’ve tried everything to get the extra weight off but am limited due to the arthritis,back and hip issues and feel like If I could get the weight off it would elevate some of my pain.

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      04/09/2018 at 11:28 am

      The issues you have mentioned would not exclude surgery or most weight loss medications. Losing weight would definitely help with pain related to arthritis, the results can be very dramatic.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  10. jackie Hoover says

    04/09/2018 at 11:06 am

    was just wondering if you ever came across the band growing in the stomach. was in hospital over the week end for chest pains and they said after x-ray is looked like band was grown into
    stomach. it there any way you can run the die through like you do for a fill and find out.

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      04/09/2018 at 11:24 am

      Yes you are most likely talking about a gastric band erosion. Sometimes you can see these with an Xray dye test but sometimes it requires more extensive imaging like a CT scan or even an endoscopy.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  11. Paula James says

    16/09/2018 at 7:20 pm

    Hi – I was wondering if you perform band removal without a revision? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      18/09/2018 at 8:47 am

      Yes we sure do, you can send an email to psr@journeylite.com or call 513-259-2555 for more info.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  12. Debbie Schafer says

    03/12/2018 at 8:39 pm

    Is he band left in for life?

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      28/12/2018 at 10:51 am

      As long as there are no issues with it, yes it is!

      Dr. Curry

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    30/12/2018 at 2:51 am

    I had lap band surgery 10 yrs ago and haven’t had a fill in about 9. I’ve gained weight and I’m thinking about having the band removed and get the sleeve or SIPS. I’m not sure if I should keep the band and get a fill or try another method. Would I be able to come get a fill and if I decided to do another method can the removal of the band be done at the same time as the other procedure?

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      30/12/2018 at 9:51 am

      I would certainly try getting on track with the band before another procedure is considered. Usually it can be done in one step if conversion is deciced upon, but we never really know for sure until we get in there.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  14. Toni Osborne says

    08/02/2019 at 1:43 pm

    I am 72, had a gastric bypass in 2002. Lost 125 but gained 70 afterwards. I am currently 285. I need spine surgery but surgeon wants me to lose 50. I have no heart, lung, liver issues, no diabetes. Most of my health problems are related to fibromyalgia, thyroid, pain, and kidney function is at 60%, on the good side of stage 3. I think lapband would help me lose weight so I can have the spine surgery and I can get more mobile again. Can you help me or recommend someone in Ohio. I live close to Mansfield Ohio. Can we consult through the computer or phone before I make a long drive. Cincinnati is about 5 hour drive for me.

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      14/02/2019 at 9:48 am

      We don’t do band-over-bypasses anymore as the complication rate is too high. I don’t know of any surgeons who do in Ohio. A medical weight loss program or possibly an Overstitch procedure are the best options.

      Reply
  15. Toni Osborne says

    15/02/2019 at 7:52 pm

    Thank you! I appreciate your response. I will look into the other options you suggested.

    Reply
  16. Kim kuhlmann says

    09/08/2019 at 5:55 pm

    My weight has always been a problem and I have tried everything and I’m at 5’4 at 209 and I’m 45 . I applied for care credit and they only gave me 1000.00 . Am I candidate and can I get help paying for this.

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      29/08/2019 at 2:51 pm

      Most likely you’d be a candidate but can’t say for sure unless you come in for a consultation. We unfortunately don’t finance procedures directly.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  17. Mel says

    28/08/2019 at 6:32 pm

    I have had the lap band for ten years now. I have not had a fill in over 6 years or even an appointment. Should I schedule an appointment to verify everything is okay still ? I have not had any of the indicators but keep reading you should have it checked after so many years to make sure it isn’t eroding or slipping.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      29/08/2019 at 2:49 pm

      Yes, we recommend having a fluoroscopy done once a year in our Cincy office.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    29/08/2019 at 2:36 pm

    Does your practice/surgeons still preform the lap band procedure?

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      29/08/2019 at 2:49 pm

      Yes we do, if you’d like to make an appointment just fill out a request!

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  19. Marilyn Amshoff says

    29/05/2020 at 11:58 am

    I am 76 years old and have diabetes and am overweight. Am I too old to have this done. What hospital do you do this?

    Reply
    • DrCurry says

      29/05/2020 at 12:54 pm

      Unfortunately 70 is the upper limit for our practice.

      Dr. Curry

      Reply

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