Regarding long-term weight loss for obese individuals, bariatric surgery is one of the most effective methods. However, bariatric surgery patients can start regaining weight later in life.
Are you currently experiencing this problem? Dr. Long and the Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery team can help if so. Call us at (205) 833-6907 to discuss your options, including bariatric revision surgery.
Do I Qualify for Revisional Weight Loss Surgery?
Before determining if revisional weight loss surgery is right for you, it is important that a bariatric surgeon first uncover the root cause of the weight gain. Many causes of your weight could be, increased food consumption, decreased exercise, and more.
At Birmingham Minimally Invasive Surgery, we ask our patients to keep a detailed food journal that notes their exercise habits. It is often a simple fix if we determine that overeating has caused the patient to regain the weight. When the volume of food consumed increases, so does the size of the stomach pouch. By putting our patients on our comprehensive “back-on-track” program, we can help them return to their former diet and exercise regimen to encourage weight loss.
However, if we determine the cause of the weight regain was not due to behavioral issues such as poor diet or lack of exercise, we will consider bariatric revision surgery.
Certified Bariatric Surgeon in Huntsville, AL
Qualified surgeons should only perform bariatric revision surgery in Huntsville, AL, and be experienced in revisions. Why? The procedure poses a greater risk of complications.
Luckily, our bariatric surgeon Dr. Long is nearby if you live near Huntsville. Not only does Dr. Long have experience performing revisional weight loss surgeries, but he also has almost 20 years of experience performing bariatric surgeries such as gastric bypass and gastric sleeve.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Long to discuss your weight regain and bariatric revision options, message us on our contact form or call us!
