As with any surgical procedure, bariatric surgery reversal carries the risk for complications. Because it is a second procedure, the complexity and risk increases due to the presence of scar tissue and decreased blood flow to the area. However, even with the risk involved, some studies showed positive outcomes for patients who received gastric bypass reversal.
Most of the patients who underwent gastric bypass reversal experienced relief from the side effects that led to the reversal surgery.
If you have severe side effects from previous gastric bypass surgery or other bariatric procedure, you should be following up closely with your surgeon and team of healthcare professionals. They will determine what your best, and safest options are. If gastric bypass reversal is not an option, it is important to discuss long term symptom management for your issues.
Bottom line : gastric bypass surgery and other bariatric surgeries can be reversed. But they are complex procedures and need to be discussed and planned thoroughly with your team of doctors to make the best decision for your health.
Five patients required additional delayed procedures. One patient was lost to follow-up. Symptoms that prompted reversal of the gastric bypass resolved in the majority of patients. However, 1 patient's hypoglycemia did not resolve and 2 continued to have diarrhea. Six patients were weaned off of total parenteral nutrition.
In some cases, gastric bypass reversal is considered. To fully understand if gastric bypass reversal is right for you and to make an educated decision, you need to understand gastric bypass surgery, potential complications that may lead to gastric bypass reversal and the nature of the reversal surgery. Gastric bypass is the most common type of bariatric surgery to combat obesity. The surgery produces long-term weight loss and can lead to an improvement in chronic obesity-related illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes.
During gastric bypass surgery, a small pouch is created from the stomach and connected to the small intestine. Per its name, part of the stomach and small intestine is bypassed and less food can be processed.
Gastric bypass surgery changes how your digestive tract handles the food you eat. Because the stomach is significantly smaller, you feel full after eating less food and stay satisfied for longer periods of time, leading to weight loss.
While gastric bypass is the most common bariatric surgery, it is also the most complex and has the potential for more complications. Even though it can be a great option for many, significant long-term side effects may cause a patient to consider gastric bypass reversal. While your surgeon likely talked with you about the potential complications of gastric bypass surgery, such as long term vitamin or nutrient deficiencies requiring life-long supplementation, the surgery is generally safe and yields great outcomes for most patients.
But for some, side effects from surgery are too significant and gastric bypass reversal is considered. But sometimes, no matter how closely you adhere to recommendations, unwanted side effects persist and impact your daily life. Gastric bypass reversal is a safe and feasible surgical option for patients that have severe, unmanageable side effects following gastric bypass surgery.
During gastric bypass reversal, the gastrointestinal anatomy is restored to normal. The reversal can help the patient return to their baseline of functioning and eliminate unwanted side effects from the original surgery. For most patients, it is well tolerated and leads to a resolution of symptoms. After gastric bypass reversal, weight gain is likely to occur but most of the original side effects may subside.
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