Laparoscopic Revisional Weight Loss Surgery

Patients generally seek bariatric procedures to help them shed excess pounds that have become a threat to their health. However, these surgeries may not be sufficient to achieve desired results over the long term. The professionals at AMISurgery also provide revisional weight loss procedures to help patients improve and retain weight loss results

If you have had weight loss surgery in the past, but have recently been gaining weight, talk to our staff at AMISurgery about your concern. Dr. Bonheur is well-versed in the area of revisional surgery and can help you determine whether surgery is the best choice for you.

Benefits of Laparoscopic Revisional Weight Loss Surgery

There are many benefits to laparoscopic revisional weight loss surgery, including:

• Most procedures/revisions can be done laparoscopically, which means smaller incisions, less pain and quicker recovery
• Most patients only require a hospital stay of one to two days
• Recovery time is shorter overall

With many options in revisional surgery today, it is important to choose an experienced surgeon who can help you make the best choice for your needs. Dr. Bonheur is a board certified surgeon who is well versed in revisional weight loss surgery. Despite recent weight gain, loss of restriction and added hunger, not all patients will need revisional surgery. During your consultation your needs will be heard and options discussed directly with Dr. Bonheur. AMISurgery’s comprehensive approach to weight loss ensures that the positive results you receive from your experience with us will help you maintain long term success with proper exercise, diet and stress management techniques.

If you have gained weight since your original bariatric procedure, it may be time to consider laparoscopic revisional weight loss surgery. Talk to your doctor, or contact our team of experienced professionals to find out which procedure is right for you.

Do I Need Revision Weight Loss Surgery?

Revision weight loss surgery repairs or revises a prior bariatric surgery. Even if you maintain good habits and you made use of a qualified surgeon and reputable surgical center, there is always a possibility that you need a revision weight loss procedure.

Some common situations that may require a revisional weight loss operation may include the following:

• Complications from a previous open gastric bypass procedure
• Failure to lose adequate weight after a gastric banding