Question:
Can I have a 2nd surgery?

I had GB in July of 2002. I weighed in at 304. I am 41. I am 5' 4". I still weigh at this moment 240. I am still considered morbidly obese. Can I have a second surgery or is this out of the question?... And where do I start. Thank you, JG    — JoAnne G. (posted on October 21, 2005)

October 21, 2005
Hi, well, I know with the mini-gastric bypass that I had, yes you can get more intenstines bypassed. As for the RNY, I'm not sure. Paula
   — shoutjoy

October 21, 2005
What are you eating? how much of it? and are you taking all the vitiamns we now need? Yes you can go back but you may not have to write me and let me know answers to these questions Ok hun? Thanks [email protected]
   — Flo

October 21, 2005
In general, revisions to the RNY and from the RNY to another surgery, such as the duodenal switch, are possible. Whether a revision is technically possible for you, and whether a revision is the answer to your problem even if it is technically possible, are questions no one can answer here. Revisions raise many issues more complicated than those in first-time surgeries. Two good sites to get you started are the following Yahoo groups: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WLSrevisionsupport and http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG/ Good luck.
   — Kay B.

October 21, 2005
Yes you could chose another type of WL procedure. The one I had in mind might suit you well. These are BPD and Roux en y. But you will definitely need to exercise as that is a key component of ANY WL surgery. without this, then you will lose a few pounds more and despite your best efforts to watch what you eat, you will still come to a dead stop. Combine your nutritional needs at the discretionof your surgeon but connect them to a good daily walk program, and the weight will start to fall off much more easily. With BPD, when you get to the disired level of weight reduction, it will be much easier to maintain and you wont have to exercise as much. Did you know that even healthy peoiple need to exercisre daily. Good luck
   — Lise K.

October 21, 2005
I never had a GB at all. Last week I had a LapBand surgery and it is completly adjustable and reversible. Many people inquire about this weightloss surgery after other surgeries are not working as well as time goes by. It can be done after other surgeries, is less evasive, and recovery time is one week for most and then back to work. You should research it.
   — TM1975

October 21, 2005
I just recently went to Pac. Bariatrics for a conference and sad to say that they do not do revisions. I do know that Dr. Tanaka is a fabulous surgeon and would welcome a conversation with you. They are always happy to talk to patients, even if your surgery was years ago. They welcome the follow-up. I would suggest that you keep a diary of your food intake before speaking with him - because that it is the first thing any doctor is going to address.....How are YOU using your tool? Best of luck!
   — MissKimberly