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

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