Possible to Have Second Gastric Bypass Surgery?

I had gastric bypass surgery 30 years ago. I received no follow-up support. The surgery was reversed about 8 years later. I had lost a lot of weight and kept it off until after the reverse.

I am quite obese again. What are the chances I could be approved for another bypass surgery? I believe the surgery is much improved and there is better support. My knees are failing because of my weight.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by jenljoh in Portland, OR

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Repeat bariatric surgery after reversal of gastric bypass

If I understand your question correctly, your gastric bypass has been reversed, and you are now again morbidly obese. The short answer is that you could still have another weight loss operation. The long answer is that we need to get an accurate history of what was actually done before, and why it had to be reversed. You may not have actually had a gastric bypass. You may have had a jejuno-ileal bypass, or some other type of malabsorptive procedure. The... more

Revision after gastric bypass

Revision surgery is almost always more difficult (and carries a higher risk) because scarring occurs after every operation. However, this does not mean you are not a candidate for a repeat gastric bypass. You would need to consult with a bariatric surgeon experienced in revision operations. He/She would likely want to review your old records to understand exactly what procedures were done and discuss what procedures (if any) you may be a candidate for. more

Second gastric bypass

The risk of another gastric bypass with that history is extremely high. I would consider a Lap-Band instead which would have much lower risk, Shawn Garber, MD FACS The New york Bariatric Group

Revision Gastric Bypass Surgery

First of all revision surgery for gastric bypass has a higher potential complication rate than primary gastric bypass (gastric bypass for the first time). Revision is a catch all word that means change so a patient can have revision from lap band to gastic bypass, revision from sleeve gastrectomy to gastric bypass, revision VBG to gastric bypass etc.. Once a bariatric procedure is revised to a gastric bypass, it is very rare to have a second surgical revision although a patient may be... more