Weight gain after Bariatric Surgery

I had Gastric bypass surgery a year ago, and I am now gaining the weight back. How can I restart my weight loss?

5 answers to “Weight gain after Bariatric Surgery”

A: Weight Gain after Gastric Bypass

By Ricardo M. Bonnor, MD - Houston Bariatric surgeon

Gastric Bypass is a powerful tool that can help you achieve near ideal body weight BUT in order to achieve that goal one must eat well. A patient that gains weight over time after surgery is related to the same nurtionally bad habits that originally led to significant weight gain. Therefore it is... more

A: Weight Loss after Gastric Bypass Surgery: Plastic Surgery after Gastric Bypass

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery are able to metabolize calories in a manner similar to individuals who have not undergone the surgery. The difference is the size of the neo-stomach and the feeling of early satiety, or feeling of fullness after surgery. Patients who have undergone... more

A: Your surgeon

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

You need to see your bariatric surgeon and explain your weight trend. Bariatric surgery does not make it impossible to gain weight but if you are gaining weight and have not met your goal a discussion with the bariatric team may get you back on track. Good luck.

A: Gastric Bypass

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you are gaining weight then you probably need to go back to your bariatric surgeon.

A: Go back to your bariatric surgeon

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It is possible for you to gain weight even after gastric restriction surgery. Sometimes your diet needs to be re-evaluated and sometimes the gastric pouch has stretched. Either way, your bariatric surgeon and their team should be your best resource!