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Unable Lose More Weight After Gastric Bypass?

I had a Gastric bypass in July 2006. I only lost about 60 lbs and stopped. I have gained about 30lbs. I dieted and worked out but got no more weight loss. I had anastomosis after the procedure and they ballooned my stomach. Could this be a part of the reason why I failed to reach my ideal weight?

I have started on a 1500 calorie a day diet with 45mins of walking 5 days per week. I am so discouraged and I am not loosing weight. I only lost 4lbs in a month. I have had my thyroid tested, I have been tested for PCOS all have come back negative. Help I am very depressed.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Sadfatperson in moncks corner, sc
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Weight gain after gastric bypass

Unfortunately you are not alone.  This is not uncommon after gastric bypass surgery.  Over time the gastric pouch and stoma enlarge and you can eat more.  There are options to help you.  The best option is placement of a Lap-band over your gastric bypass.  We have had great results with this procedure.  The other option is a ROSE procedure to endoscopically tighten the stoma or connection between the stomach pouch and intestine.  I recommend you seek out a... more

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I never got to goal weight myself and after 5 years regained 30 of 110 lost. Recently had some unexplained pains and sought a new bariatric doctor because mine no longer practiced. I ended up having a Distal RNY which is what my dr thought. I had showed him the Operative Report. If you have the RNY get your operative report if you can't find your original doctor. Inquire what length is your Roux Limb and see if he will move your Y Junction (the area where the new attachment and the common channel are). I believe the most they can bypass is 150 cm of the small bowel. Good luck!
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