Dr. James G. Redmann, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric Surgeon
3100 Galleria Dr. Ste 300 Metairie LA, 70001
About
Dr. James G. Redmann is a board-certified surgeon and expert in bariatric surgery. He specializes in performing various procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band, gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and incisionless POSE. With Surgical Specialists of Louisiana, he has performed and assisted in thousands of bariatric procedures for surgical weight loss. Dr. Redmann is also a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He has an impressive bedside manner and has been named one of the Top Surgeons in America. Dr. Redmann is the Chief of the Medical Staff at Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell.
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Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1994
Board Certification
American Board of Surgery
American Osteopathic Board Surgery
Provider Details
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What is the recovery from gastric sleeve surgery?
After laparoscopic or robotic sleeve procedures, most people stay one night in the hospital and start driving 3 days later. Some programs are starting same day discharge for select patients. Return to work is usually at 1 week. READ MORE
Should I take vitamins after gastric sleeve?
Yes. You should take vitamins after sleeve. B12 may be harder to absorb and should be taken in an altered form or as a sublingual tablet under the tongue weekly, a nasal spray weekly, or an injection monthly. READ MORE
Do you have to taper off Phentermine dosage to quit after only 2 weeks of taking it?
You do. It have to taper off phentermine to stop it. Cold turkey is safe. Congratulations on your weight loss efforts and on listening to your body. READ MORE
What foods to avoid after gastric sleeve?
After gastric sleeve, there are no foods to avoid. For weight loss, avoid sugar and sweet foods. Protein should be your main food intake. If you haven’t eaten a particular food in a while, your body may feel heavy or nauseated after eating it. Staying on lean protein and less processed Whole Foods is the best plan. READ MORE
How long after gastric bypass can I lift weights?
If your procedure is laparoscopic or robotic with small incisions, you can generally lift weights at 2 weeks as long as you inhale and exhale with each rep. If your procedure is open with a long incision, you should wait 6 weeks. READ MORE
When can I eat normally after gastric bypass surgery?
After gastric bypass surgery, the diet progresses through a series of steps from liquid to solid over about 6 weeks. Generally all foods are acceptable to try by 6 months. Your portions will be small, and you have to chew well and go slowly; but that is what makes you successful. READ MORE
What anesthesia is used for gallstones surgery?
General anesthesia, where the patient is asleep, paralyzed, and a tube is placed in the windpipe, is typically used for gallstone surgery where the gallbladder is removed. The patient will be comfortably asleep while the procedure takes place. READ MORE
Can I drink alcohol after gastric sleeve?
Yes, you can. I recommend you wait until 6 months after surgery to drink alcohol. Remember you will have a low tolerance and less weight, so the alcohol may affect you more. Also, drinking alcohol reduces inhibitions and may make it easier to eat foods you should avoid. Good luck! READ MORE
How long is gastric sleeve surgery recovery?
Most patients after sleeve surgery can drive 4 days after the procedure and return to work at 1 week. READ MORE
Which anesthesia is selected for endoscopy?
During endoscopy, whether gastroscopy through your mouth or colonoscopy, the anesthesia typically is IV sedation or twilight sleep. This technique allows for good relaxation during the procedure and quick awakening afterward. You shouldn’t drive on the day if your procedure. READ MORE
Do I need general anesthesia for gastric sleeve surgery?
Yes. You need general anesthesia for sleeve gastrectomy as well as for gastric bypass, even robotic like I perform. The general anesthesia is the safest and best anesthesia for these procedures because the patient is completely asleep and pain free and their airway is 100% protected. It is the only way to have these weight loss procedures which change your life for the better. READ MORE
What medications should be avoided after bariatric surgery?
After bariatric surgery, medicines with aspirin or ibuprofen should be avoided. They can increase your chance of getting an ulcer. Taking only a few doses with a stomach protector that reduces acid can minimize your ulcer risk. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for gastric bypass surgery?
General anesthesia is used for gastric bypass procedures and for sleeve gastrectomy. General anesthesia gives the patient the safest, most comfortable experience and allows the surgical team perform the most efficient procedure. In particular with general anesthesia, the patient’s airway is completely protected, allowing the anesthesia provider to position instruments into the stomach through the mouth safely. READ MORE
Does bariatric surgery help GERD?
Bariatric surgery does help GERD, gastroesopageal reflux disease/heartburn, most of the time. Losing abdominal weight decreases pressure on the stomach which means less force to push stomach juice up into the esophagus. The gastric bypass is especially good at curing GERD. Some sleeve gastrectomy patients will get a worsening of their GERD. If a hiatal hernia is present where the diaphragm opening for the esophagus is wide which allows the stomach to slide up into the chest and cause GERD, that hernia can be repaired at the time of the bariatric procedure, potentially curing GERD or decreasing its chance of occurring. READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for gastric sleeve surgery?
You do get general anesthesia for sleeve gastrectomy. Typically the procedure is done in under 60 minutes which keeps the risk of problems from general anesthesia very low. READ MORE
Are there any food restrictions after general anesthesia?
No READ MORE
How long does it take to get approved for gastric sleeve surgery?
Insurance companies have various requirements before approving payment for sleeve gastrectomy. Each policy is different and can take 1 month to 6 months. If the patient is investing in himself or herself and paying cash for the procedure and avoiding often unnecessary insurance requirements, the sleeve gastrectomy can be scheduled 1-2 weeks after the first visit with the surgeon if the patient is otherwise healthy and has a low risk for anesthesia. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Inside New Orleans Magazine 2021 Castle Connolly
- Louisiana Life Magazine 2022 Castle Connolly
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Sleep Apnea
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
Dr. James G. Redmann, MD, FACS, FASMBS's Practice location
Surgical Specialists of Louisiana - Metairie
3100 Galleria Dr. Ste 300 -Metairie, LA 70001Get Direction
Surgical Specialists of Louisiana
7015 Highway 190 East Service Rd Suite 200 -Covington, LA 70433Get Direction
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Get to know Bariatric Surgeon Dr. James G. Redmann, who serves patients throughout the State of Louisiana.
An exceptional bariatric surgeon, Dr. Redmann is affiliated with Surgical Specialists of Louisiana, tending to patients at their offices in Covington, Metairie, and Slidell. His clinical interests include the surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), including Nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair, and the LINX reflux management system. Gallbladder surgery, hemorrhoid surgery, and hernia repair are also part of his surgical repertoire.
With the Surgical Specialists of Louisiana, he has performed and assisted in thousands of bariatric procedures for surgical weight loss; and he sees patients for nonsurgical weight loss in the MyWeight clinic. A proctor for the da Vinci robotic surgery system, he specializes in performing the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band, gastric bypass, duodenal switch and the new incisionless POSE procedure.
Born in Metairie, Louisiana, Dr. Redmann graduated summa cum laude from Jesuit High School in New Orleans. His Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin is from The University of Texas at Austin, and his medical degree is from Louisiana State University in New Orleans.
After completing his residency in general surgery at LSU, he moved to Eunice, Louisiana, where he performed all aspects of General Surgery for the area. He served as Chief of Surgery and Chief of the Medical Staff at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice, and held the offices of Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of the St. Landry Parish Medical Society. Having lost his mother to lung cancer while he was living in Eunice, he felt compelled to move back to the Northshore with his wife, Dody, when his father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
Maintaining fellowship status, he is a Fellow of both the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (FASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and is a Volunteer Site Surveyor for MBSAQIP. He also serves as the Chief of Medical Staff at Southern Surgical Hospital in Slidell, and has maintained quality healthcare for patients in the area.
Bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Long-term weight loss through Standard of Care procedures (Roux en Y Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch) is largely achieved by altering gut hormone levels that are responsible for hunger and satiety, thereby leading to a new hormonal weight set point. A doctor who specializes in this type of surgery is known as a bariatric surgeon.
With his impressive bedside manner and excellent surgical skill, Dr. Redmann has been named one of the Top Surgeons in America. He recently received the distinction of Top Doctor 2020 by New Orleans Magazine. This recognition of achievement personifies the trust and confidence of his patients as well as doctors nationwide. His excellent clinical skills, coupled with humble interpersonal skills, endear him to his patients, staff and colleagues.
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