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.
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.
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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