Question:
I have Crohn's and a colostomy. What is the best WLS for me?

The surgeon who performed my colostomy and treats my Crohn's Disease is the one who is encouraging me to have WLS. I was turned down 2 years ago by several surgeons because of Crohn's, but now I have started looking into WLS again. I live near Lexington, KY, and I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks! Pam    — Pam M. (posted on May 8, 2004)

May 8, 2004
my surgeon dr philip schauer does the adj band LAP BAND on those with crohns. You might check Inameds website the band manufacturers website for surgeons near you. good luck!
   — bob-haller

May 8, 2004
I believe Dr. Weiss at the Georgetown hospital is doing the lap band now. You might check into it. It's the Bariatric Surgery Center.
   — Delores S.

May 13, 2004
I have very mild Chrons since 1989 and I had 2 surgeons refuse me. The onlt surgeon they will even consider is the Band because they do not want to operate on an already diseased bowl for fear of the chrohns appearing somewhere else. I had the Band in Nov, 03 and I lost 33 lbs, thats all Good luck
   — Karel