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A second surgery can be the next step in reaching your weight loss goals.
When you’ve recovered from bariatric surgery and are adjusting to your new life, the last thing you want to hear is that a second surgery is needed.
But in some cases, a second surgery, or “revision” will help you get the results you want from your weight loss surgery.
There are several reasons why you might need to get revision bariatric surgery.
Your physician may suggest a second procedure if you’re not reaching your weight goals from your first surgery and are still obese, or if you have regained a significant amount of the weight you lost.
Complications and medical conditions may also prompt the need for bariatric revision:
There are several reasons why you might need to get revision bariatric surgery.
Your physician may suggest a second procedure if you’re not reaching your weight goals from your first surgery and are still obese, or if you have regained a significant amount of the weight you lost.
Complications and medical conditions may also prompt the need for bariatric revision:
Before revision surgery you will undergo an extensive evaluation by our bariatric team that aims to identify the underlying reason for the problems you are experiencing
Before revision surgery you will undergo an extensive evaluation by our bariatric team that aims to identify the underlying reason for the problems you are experiencing
Coming out of your revisional surgery, you’ll need to adjust once again to a change in diet and lifestyle, but there is help.
Coming out of your revisional surgery, you’ll need to adjust once again to a change in diet and lifestyle, but there is help.
Learn more from the national association for obesity and bariatric procedures.
Learn more from the national association for obesity and bariatric procedures.