Research: Bariatric Surgery Revisions Carry Greater Risks Than Initial Procedure

Revisional bariatric surgery appears to be associated with a higher risk of complications than the initial procedure, according to a study published in the February issue of Archives of Surgery.

News - Bariatric Surgery Revisions Carry Greater Risks Than Initial Procedure

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I read the article and couldn't determine which TYPE of Bariatric Surgery they were discussing.

I can totally understand that Gastric Bypass revision would be risky - or a revision from one type to another.

Have not heard or read of any negative statistics on LAP BAND revisions. Which type is this article discussing???

Interesting articles. I had revision surgery for a slipped lap band and had a new lap band placed 1 1/2 years ago. The new band slipped twice and I had my lap band removed totally a month ago. I'm sure that is a complication of revision surgery because my surgeon said that I had so much scar tissue from my previous surgeries that the scar tissue pushed my band up into my esophagus. Certainly this is a complication of revision surgery?

I am looking into a lap band revision, but was also given the option of Gastric Sleeve... Was wanting to get opinions on what people think of the sleeve compared to a band revision?

There is a little more risk intially to the sleeve, so you need to be careful in choosing your surgeon. Make sure that they have a lot of experience in doing the sleeve. If I had it all to do over I would get the sleeve. People that have it really like it. The restriction is perfect, there are no fills, no foriegn object in your body, and no malabsorption issues. There is a forum for the the Gastric Sleeve, google it and ask people there what they think. Good luck!