Has anyone out there had surgery in the past, regained their weight and had an additional surgery?

Check out the Band to Gastric Bypass and the Band to Sleeve revision sections. I have also heard of some getting Sleeve to bypass and various forms of the DuoSwitch/ sleeve/ bypass.

So to answer your question. Yes many do get revisions. And not just for weight regain. There are many issues that may constitute a revision.

Edited March 16, 201412 yr by Recycled

Hello - I am new to the site, looking for some support, encouragement, and advice.

I am about 15 years post op, but have regained and am hoping for a second chance with a revision. Has anyone had experience with this insurance wise and just overall success wise?

What are the pitfalls to avoid, how do you prep for this, etc?

I was over 400lbs when I had the surgery, and have kept off about 70lbs but have really struggled due to not handling allot of stressful situations well - allot of relocating, five deaths including my father, aunt an uncle all within three years, a bitter divorce, a foreclosure, leaving my job and starting a new job with Disney in Orlando, etc....

I am hoping my surgeon can revise my roux en y by making the pouch smaller, and thus getting me back on the road to health. I have struggled over the last five years and am in such a positive place mentally and emotionally now.

Any advice? Thank you in advance!!