If there was insufficient weight loss or weight regain after your bariatric surgery, you may benefit from revisional weight loss surgery. This article will discuss what revisional bariatric surgery is, the different types, and how it can benefit you.
If you’re considering revisional weight loss surgery, contact Dr. Blake Movitz at the Detroit Weight Loss Center. He is helping many people reach their weight loss goals in Southfield and Commerce Charter Twp, MI.
Revision bariatric surgery is a procedure used to correct or improve previously performed bariatric procedures. Bariatric surgery is also commonly referred to as weight loss surgery.
Most patients will benefit after their first bariatric surgical procedure. However, over time, it can lose its effectiveness. This is when you might consider revisional surgery.
There are several types of revision surgeries. The best type for you will depend on the previous surgery that you had and the reason why you may benefit from the revision.
Wherever possible, Dr. Movitz will perform each of these bariatric procedures as a minimally invasive procedure. The different revision procedures include the following:
There may be various reasons why patients may benefit from additional surgery after sleeve gastrectomy. Revision surgery can be performed to:
The small stomach pouch and stoma may stretch and become larger over time. Revision surgery can be used to:
If your gastric band is no longer effective, or contributing to vomiting, heartburn, regurgitation or trouble swallowing, gastric bands can be removed and patients may benefit from conversion to the modern bariatric surgeries. These procedures are more durable and aid significant weight loss.
You may be a candidate for revision bariatric surgery if:
You may benefit from bariatric revision surgery for the following reasons:
You may benefit from revisional bariatric surgery in the following ways:
As with other bariatric procedures, there are some risks associated with revision bariatric surgery. These risks could include the following:
Initially, your diet will primarily consist of liquids to help your intestines heal. Subsequently, you’ll progress through a phased diet, transitioning from pureed foods to softer foods and eventually to solid foods.
Adjustments to your dietary habits may be necessary based on the altered size of your stomach. To reduce the risk of nutritional deficiencies, you’ll be advised to take bariatric vitamins and protein supplements.
Your health will undergo regular monitoring during the initial months following your weight loss surgery to ensure a smooth recovery. You should expect rapid weight loss during the first three to six months, which might lead to various side effects, such as fatigue, body aches, increased sensitivity to cold, hair thinning or loss, dry skin, and fluctuations in mood.
At the Detroit Weight Loss Center, Dr. Movitz can provide ongoing coaching support to assist in adjusting to lifestyle changes and maintaining weight loss achievements.
If a previous weight loss procedure is no longer producing the desired results, it may be time to think about revision bariatric surgery. Contact us at Detroit Weight Loss Center in Southfield and Commerce Charter Township, Michigan to see if bariatric revision surgery is right for you. Dr. Blake Movitz will be happy to discuss the options available to you.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Blake Movitz, MD, FACS
Dr. Blake Movitz
Fellowship trained from the Mayo Clinic in Minimally Invasive Advanced GI Surgery, Complex Endoscopy and Bariatric Surgery.
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