Lap-Band of Louisville at UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Weight Loss Center is accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Program. Drs. John Olsofka and Vincent Lusco have performed over 5,000 Lap-Band procedures and offer:
Dr. John Olsofka has been in practice for over two decades with Louisville Surgical Associates and now with the University of Louisville. He completed undergraduate training at Western Kentucky University, attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and remained in Louisville for completion of his general surgery training. Dr. Olsofka is board certified in General Surgery and has a special interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is known nationally as a clinical instructor for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernias, is a member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Louisville Surgical Society, as well as the Kentucky Medical Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
48 years old, Lost 147lbs
If you are thinking of having Lap-Band surgery, do it. It is a tool, just use it to your advantage.
53 years old, Lost 111lbs
I have lost 111lbs and my A1C has gone from 9.8 to 5.1 after my Lap-Band procedure!
47 years old, Lost 100lbs
I feel like I'm finally getting back things that I have long sought after: being able to comfortably sit in stadium seats, exercising without getting so short of breath, and generally feeling better about myself.
34 years old, Lost 140lbs
I was pre-diabetic and am no longer. I can now run around with the kids without getting short of breath.
61 years old, Lost 120lbs
I am an older parent and wanted a quality of life with my children. — to be able to do sports with them and not sidelined because of my health.
Vincent Lusco, III, M.D. has extensive training in advanced laparoscopy and bariatric procedures, including placement of the first laparoscopic adjustable band in 2001. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his residency at the University of Louisville in general surgery. He has trained over 35 surgeons on Lap-Band placement and has participated in three FDA studies related to the safety and efficacy of the Lap-Band. He is a member of the Louisville Surgical Society, the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons and the Kentucky Medical Association and Greater Louisville Medical Society. He has been recognized as a Top Surgeon by Louisville Magazine and received the Abrahms-Waterman award for most compassionate surgical resident.
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What to expect from the program
Your first step toward successful surgical weight loss is meeting with the qualified surgeons at Lap-Band of Louisville. During the consultation you’ll learn if the Lap-Band® Program is a good fit for you.
Lap-Band® is placed around the stomach to reduce its capacity, which helps promote a feeling of fullness, limits the amount of food that can be consumed at one time, and slows the movement of food from your stomach.
Recovery is typically faster than other bariatric surgeries. Placement is performed same-day within an ambulatory surgery center or other outpatient setting, and usually takes less than an hour.
The Lap-Band® Program offers the most comprehensive aftercare program in the industry and is fully customized to your needs for adjustments and other aftercare support.
Speaking with Lap-Band of Louisville can help you resolve any questions or concerns your might have. If you are wondering if the Lap-Band® Program is right for you, Dr. John Olsofka and Dr. Vincent Lusco are ready to guide you to help you lose weight and keep it off. Your weight loss journey is right around the corner.
Call 1-844-543-0346 to schedule a consultation.
The ReShape Lap-Band Systems are approved for adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of at least 30 with health conditions related to obesity, who have not seen success with other weight loss methods, like supervised diet, exercise, and behavior modification programs. Choosing this surgery means committing to changes in eating habits for the long term.
The Lap-Band procedure is not approved for individuals under 18 yo, those with conditions that may make them poor surgical candidates or lead to poor results, such as inflammatory or cardiopulmonary diseases, problems with the stomach and digestion, symptoms or family history of autoimmune disease, scarring of the liver, individuals unable or unwilling to follow the necessary dietary restrictions, individuals with alcohol or drug addictions, or those currently pregnant. Individuals who become pregnant after band placement may require deflation of their bands.
The ReShape Lap-Band Systems, a long-term tool, may need to be adjusted if you get pregnant, sick, or malnourished. Be careful with anti-inflammatory drugs as they could make the band wear away. Like any surgery, placement of the Lap-Band may have complications such as risks from drugs and methods used, general surgery risks, how well your body handles a foreign object, or in rare cases, risk of death.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with metabolic and bariatric surgery that you and your doctor should discuss. Potential risks associated with the Lap-Band include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach blockage, constipation, swallowing difficulty, diarrhea, abnormal stools, abdominal pain, weakness, incision pain, infection, fever, hernia, chest pain, band movement, stomach pouch expansion, unusual healing, pain at the port site, port movement, and/or hair loss. Additional surgery might be needed. Losing weight quickly could lead to complications requiring more surgery.
Talk to your doctor, and/or visit our website at www.lapband.com/safety/ for more information on its benefits and risks.
