Perform gastric bypass revision laproscopically? Effective? Safe?

Hi. I need some info. and hope you can help me. I had a gastric bypass (open) surgery 5 years ago. I was not extremely overweight but had severe sleep apnea which necessitated this surgery, along with a UPPP surgery at the same time. I lost 50 lbs. I maintained this loss for about 5 years. Suddenly, beginning this January and over a period of about 6 months, I gained 36 lbs. Several of my doctors believe this is a result of medication side effects (I take many medications). I had an upper GI and an endoscopy, both of which show that the "tube" or "opening" attached to the bottom of my stomach has enlarged and is now the same size as my stomach (the stomach has not enlarged). The doctor says that this results in a feeling of not feeling full or of not having eaten, causing increased hunger. He also says the surgery to repair this is very complicated. Can you tell me why this would occur. My doctor's response was "Time." Is there a name for this? Also, is this indeed very complicated and why? Can you tell me what the procedure is to repair this and can it be done laproscopically? Has anyone had a similar experience? Thank you very much for your help. My doctor (who is a man of few words) doesn't perform laproscopic surgery so I am seeking a laproscopic doctor as the initial surgery I had was a nightmare regarding pain and care, though I was lucky (and I'm grateful) I did not suffer serious complications from the surgery. Cindy

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