Can someone try the Orbera balloon if they've previously had a gastric bypass?

Prior gastric bypass is a contraindication for Orbera.  In other words, any type of gastric bypass or bariatric surgery is a reason why you cannot have Orbera or any other type of intragastric balloon.

Hi, great question. Unfortunately, if you've had any type of stomach surgery you cannot have an Orbera balloon (or other intragastric balloon, such as ReShape and Obalon). This includes gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, lap band, or hiatal hernia repair (fundoplication). The reason is that your risk of stomach injury or perforation is increased if you have had prior surgery. This is an absolute contraindication.

Hello,
Orbera is contraindicated after gastric bypass. With gastric bypass the size of the stomach has be made smaller and placing a balloon would quite possibly completely obstruct anything that you would attempt to eat or drink.
I hope this helps,

Take care.

You cannot have the Orbera balloon after gastric bypass. After the bypass surgery, there is a very small stomach pouch conected to your esophagus (food pipe) and thus cannot accomodate the balloon. Also, the gastric bypass should have produced better results than those expected from the balloon. If the gastric bypass outcome was not as expected, it usually indicates a dietary problem. If there is reason to suspect a complication from the surgery, such as a fistula (hole) towards the bypassed stomach, you should then seek medical evaluation. If not, then you should consult a dietician/nutritionist and engage in an exercise program if possible

No you can not have the Orbera or reshape gastric balloon after gastric bypass or after any previous gastric surgery. Band over bypass is a great option as revision to gastric bypass.