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It is a common misperception that a gastric bypass can not be reversed. In fact, many people will choose a different operation because they have been told that a gastric bypass is "permanent" or "irreversible". Having done it 5 times myself, I can assure you that it is ABSOLUTELY possible to reverse a gastric bypass! While it is possible to reverse a gastric bypass, it still remains exceeding unusual to come across a clinical situation that would require reversal. Here are a few reasons that might justify a reversal:1) Ulcers at the gastrojejunal anastomosis (connection between the gastric pouch and the small intestine) that will not heal or continue to come back over and over. This is most commonly associated with a patient that starts smoking after their gastric bypass. Usually if the ulcer is due to a medical reason the ulcer can be healed with medications and rarely an operation (not a reversal).2) Severe malnutrition. Again extremely unusual that nutritional issues can't be addressed without reversal.3) Psychological issues. Some patients can't mentally adjust to life after their gastric bypass and may become a danger to themselves. There are likely additional reasons why a surgeon might suggest a reversal of a gastric bypass but these are the ones that jump to mind. As you can see, it would be an extreme reason to reverse a gastric bypass and that's why it isn't done often, but it certainly can be done. One thing to keep in mind, if a gastric bypass is reversed the patient generally regains a significant amount of the weight they were able to lose with the operation.
Hello !The decision to reverse versus revise is difficult; currently, there are no established guidelines.You can ask your certified doctor to help answer all your doubts.
The ideal weight to undergo gastric bypass surgery depends on your BMI and overall health. Typically, candidates have a BMI of 40 or higher or a BMI of 35–39.9 with obesity-related health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. At 340 lbs, you likely qualify for the p...
Unfortunately, insurance does not cover a tummy tuck. Occasionally with documentation of recurrent infection they will pay for a panniculectomy (simply removing loose skin).#tt#tummytuck
Thank you for your question, and congratulations on your remarkable weight loss. After such a significant transformation, it is very common to have a large amount of excess skin, and your concern about understanding how much it weighs is completely valid. Unfortunately, there is no precise way...