Can a gastric bypass be reversed?

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I had a gastric bypass 11years ago and now am having problems eating. There are no obstructions and had slight improvement when the balloon stretching thing was done with the endoscopy procedure. My GI doctor is trying to help but says there is no way to reverse the ruen-y (sorry I know I butchered that spelling) So now I throw up every time I try to eat or if I do keep anything down it is so painful that I don't want to eat... Is there anything else I can do?

Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS · Answer

yes a gastric bypass can be reversed but it does carry major risks. You should really be seen and have your issues investigated by an experienced bariatric surgeon that does their own endoscopy to see why you are having issues.  Sometimes gastroenterologists are not that familiar with gastric bypass anatomy.  You should also be check for a possible internal hernia.I recommend you see a bariatric surgeon ASAP.

Carson C. Cunningham, MD · Answer

Yes, a gastric bypass can be reversed. Your GI MD needs to refer you to a bariatric surgeon for their opinion.

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