For those who are overweight or obese, bariatric surgery is one of the most successful long-term weight loss options. However, years after a successful weight loss procedure, it is possible to begin gaining weight. Diet and fitness regimes may fall by the wayside as life goes on. The amount of food you eat, as well as the size of your stomach pouch, may begin to rise as a result of this and other factors. As a result, the weight is regained.
Mild weight gain can sometimes be reversed with a change in diet and a renewed focus on exercise. Others may require a revisional bariatric procedure. Only a skilled surgeon with experience in revisions should perform this treatment.
Nashville Minimally Invasive Revisional Weight Loss Surgery
Patients seeking revision frequently complain about severe weight gain when they visit Birmingham Minimally Invasive. Prior to undergoing any operation, it is vital to assess all possible causes of weight increase.
Patients should bring a food journal detailing a week’s worth of meals and physical activity to our office. We’ll utilize this data to see if overeating is the source of the problem. If the patient has gotten off track with their post-bariatric diet, we have a complete program to get them back on track. This enables the patient to resume their previous diet and lose weight. If it’s determined that it’s not a behavioral issue, we will then discuss revisional weight loss surgery as an option.
When To Have Revisional Weight Loss Surgery
Because there is a higher risk of problems, a revisional surgery should only be performed after all other options have been exhausted. We have extensive experience with bariatric and revision operations and can help you better understand your weight-loss alternatives.
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