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Why is weight loss revision slower in weight loss?

tdbk22Jul 30, 2015
Yes I am aware that gastric bypass is a tool. I was a very successful in my weight loss until I developed a fistula when I was pregnant. But why is weight loss revision slower in weight loss? What's the actual difference from the initial procedure? The pouch is now back to the smaller size it was when I first had surgery Thank you

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Dr. Elias Darido, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jul 31, 2015
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Dr. Mark Pleatman, MD (retired)
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