Second surgery

[us211119 0]

Has anyone out there had surgery in the past, regained their weight and had an additional surgery?

[Recycled 2,182]

Check out the Band to Gastric Bypass and the Band to Sleeve revision sections. I have also heard of some getting Sleeve to bypass and various forms of the DuoSwitch/ sleeve/ bypass.

So to answer your question. Yes many do get revisions. And not just for weight regain. There are many issues that may constitute a revision.

Edited March 16, 2014 by Recycled

[GoferGalMN 0]

Hello - I am new to the site, looking for some support, encouragement, and advice.

I am about 15 years post op, but have regained and am hoping for a second chance with a revision. Has anyone had experience with this insurance wise and just overall success wise?

What are the pitfalls to avoid, how do you prep for this, etc?

I was over 400lbs when I had the surgery, and have kept off about 70lbs but have really struggled due to not handling allot of stressful situations well - allot of relocating, five deaths including my father, aunt an uncle all within three years, a bitter divorce, a foreclosure, leaving my job and starting a new job with Disney in Orlando, etc....

I am hoping my surgeon can revise my roux en y by making the pouch smaller, and thus getting me back on the road to health. I have struggled over the last five years and am in such a positive place mentally and emotionally now.

Any advice? Thank you in advance!!