Revisional Bariatric Surgery, Dallas


Revisional bariatric surgery, Dallas is performed to alter or repair a preexisting operation for treatment of morbid obesity. In light of the increasing number of surgical procedures performed, the need to revise and correct operations is also on the rise.

The Center for Weight Loss & Metabolic Medicine is one of the only weight loss surgery, Dallas centers in the tri-state area with bariatric surgeons skilled enough to perform revisional bariatric procedures.
Questions About Revisional Surgery, Dallas

Will you do my revision if another surgeon performed the original operation?

Revisional bariatric surgery, Dallas is one of our specialties, so it’s quite common for our patients to have received their first bariatric operation from a different operating surgeon.

What are the reasons to perform revisional bariatric surgery, Dallas?

There are two: 
1.      Poor weight loss or weight regain. 
2.      Complications of the original procedure. These are generally procedure-specific, e.g., ulcers for RY gastric bypass, slippage for the LAP-BAND, etc.

Will my insurance provider cover the procedure?

In general, the coverage by insurance providers for revisional bariatric surgery, Dallas mirrors that of the primary procedure, e.g., if you’re 100 pounds over your ideal weight or you have significant obesity-related health problems. Many insurance companies require another diet history.

Does weight regain after a bariatric operation “automatically” qualify me for revisional surgery, Dallas?

No. Regaining a small amount of weight is common following all bariatric operations. The key is to limit the amount of weight gain.
If weight control becomes a problem again, you should seek out your original bariatric surgeon for evaluation. Additionally, we’d be happy to answer any of your questions. Contact us for assistance.

What are the results of revisional operations?

In the hands of an experienced bariatric surgeon, the results of operations for complications are generally good.

Conversely, patients who fail gastric bypass tend to lose less weight following conversion to a more malabsorptive bariatric procedure. Additionally, patients who have “popped” their staples usually do well when the situation is repaired.

What are the risks of revisional procedures?

Historically, revisional bariatric surgery, Dallas has been high-risk. Two decades ago, the overall complication rate approached 50% with a mortality rate as high as 5-10% in some published reports.


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