{"id":880,"date":"2026-05-21T22:09:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/lap-band-removal-guadalajara\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:21:55","slug":"lap-band-removal-guadalajara","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/en\/lap-band-removal-guadalajara\/","title":{"rendered":"Lap Band Removal &#038; Conversion in Guadalajara, Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_lben_hero{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a56db;margin-bottom:10px\">GUADALAJARA \u00b7 MEXICO<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Lap Band Removal &#038; Conversion in Guadalajara, Mexico&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:38|text_align:left|color:%23004a80|line_height:1.2&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>We no longer place new lap bands<\/strong> \u2014 but we are specialists in <strong>removing them safely<\/strong> and converting to gastric sleeve or bypass in the same surgical session.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">If you had a lap band placed years ago and are experiencing complications, regained weight, or want to convert to a more effective procedure, you are in the right place.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Free Consultation via WhatsApp&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwa.me%2F16196536739|target:_blank&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fab fa-whatsapp&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Call USA +1 (619) 653-6739&#8243; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; link=&#8221;url:tel%3A%2B16196536739&#8243; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-phone&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.obesityguadalajara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/banda-gastrica-ajustable.webp\" alt=\"Lap band removal and conversion in Guadalajara, Mexico\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px;display:block;box-shadow:0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\"\/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_lben_why{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important}.vc_custom_alo_880_1{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 60px !important; padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;alo-light&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why we stopped placing lap bands&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">The adjustable gastric band (Lap-Band) was popular in the 2000s but has been largely abandoned by modern bariatric centers worldwide. We agree with the data:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.9;list-style:none;padding-left:0\">\n<li>\u274c <strong>Foreign body in the body<\/strong> \u2014 long-term migration, erosion, infection risks<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Lower weight loss<\/strong> than sleeve or bypass<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>High weight regain<\/strong> \u2014 most patients gain weight back within 5-10 years<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>High re-operation rate<\/strong> \u2014 30-40% require removal or conversion within 10 years<\/li>\n<li>\u274c <strong>Frequent adjustments<\/strong> needed \u2014 additional cost and clinic visits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.7\">If you currently have a lap band that is no longer working for you, the solution is <strong>removal + conversion<\/strong> to gastric sleeve or bypass. We do this routinely.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_lben_when{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;When to remove your lap band&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:160px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\">\ud83d\udcc9 Band failure \/ weight regain<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">You lost weight initially but have gained most of it back. Band is no longer producing restriction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:160px\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\">\u26a0\ufe0f Band complications<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Slippage, erosion into the stomach wall, port infection, severe acid reflux, or chronic vomiting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:160px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Intolerance \/ quality of life<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">You cannot tolerate certain foods, vomit frequently, or have lost normal eating ability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px 22px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);min-height:160px\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#004a80;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px\">\ud83d\udd04 Want more effective surgery<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">You want to convert to gastric sleeve or bypass for better long-term results \u2014 done in same procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_lben_journey{padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important}.vc_custom_alo_880_3{background-color: #ffffff !important; padding-top: 60px !important; padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;alo-light&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Your 4-night journey to Guadalajara&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:center|color:%23004a80&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;background:#eff6ff;padding:24px 28px;border-radius:10px;border-left:4px solid #1a56db\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 12px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#1e3a5f\"><strong>If converting to gastric sleeve: 4 nights total<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;color:#1e3a5f;line-height:1.8\">\n<li><strong>Night 1:<\/strong> Hotel Ejecutivo Express (after GDL airport pickup)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Night 2:<\/strong> Hospital Puerta de Hierro (band removal + sleeve in same surgery)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nights 3-4:<\/strong> Hotel recovery before flight home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-size:15px;color:#1e3a5f\"><strong>If converting to bypass: 5 nights total<\/strong> (1 hotel + 2 hospital + 2 hotel)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:14px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#1e3a5f;font-style:italic\">All transfers between airport, hotel, and hospital coordinated by our team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;alo-soft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_alo_880_4{background-color: #f5f7fa !important; padding-top: 60px !important; padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#004a80;padding:60px 40px;border-radius:10px;text-align:center;margin:40px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:34px;margin:0 0 20px;line-height:1.2\">Ready to remove your lap band?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:17px;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 30px;line-height:1.6\">Free consultation with Dr. Alejandro L\u00f3pez \u2014 we will evaluate your band status and recommend removal alone or removal + conversion to sleeve or bypass. In English.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:15px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/16196536739\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#25d366;color:#ffffff;padding:15px 35px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udcf1 WhatsApp Free Consult<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:+16196536739\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ff9800;color:#ffffff;padding:15px 35px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:16px\">\ud83d\udcde Call USA +1 (619) 653-6739<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_lben_hero{padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;background-color:%23f5f7fa !important}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]GUADALAJARA \u00b7 MEXICO[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Lap Band Removal &#038; 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