Question:
how do you go about getting a revision done when you've gained weight?

i had lap rny in august 2002 and had lost about 150 lbs. now i've gained back 40 lbs. should i look into getting a revision done?    — ann6088 (posted on December 23, 2005)

December 23, 2005
In my opinion, getting a revision based on 40lbs of weight gain is excessive. Now if it were a case where you had gained 75% to all of the weight back, I would consider it. 40lbs can be lost by going back to the basics that you used when you initially had surgery. It will take a commitment and will power from you to lose that weight but it can be done. Walking, monitoring your portions as well as what you eat can assist you in losing the weight you have gained back. The surgery was a last resort, you do not want to use it as a crutch anytime you gain weight. Just think about the requirements that you had to meet to get the surgery in the first place. I am not trying to be judgemental in any way, shape or form, but I would definitely exhaust all other options before considering a revision. I hope this helps. Tiffany
   — Tiff's On a Mission

December 23, 2005
Generally you can only get a revision done if there is a problem with the mechanics of the surgery. If the problem is that you have been "eating around" the surgery,not exercising, etc., you probably are not a candidate for a revision. You would need to see your surgeon and probably have an EGD to see if there is a problem.
   — koogy

December 24, 2005
Have you discussed your regain with your surgeon? Do you go to support groups? Most will only do a revision if you have either got comorbidities back or if there is some staple line defect or similar. Besides.... if we all gained back 40 lbs after a few years and had it revised we would hvae a lot of surgeries before the end of our lives. Not safe ata ll. Many surgeons will only doa revision witha strict food diary that shows you are following the rules. Not everybody maintains all of thei weight loss. If you hvae kept off greater than 50% of your excess weight then you are successful. I wish you luck but unfortunately you may have to eat less and exercise more just like pre op. Good luck to you, Hugs, Stef
   — SteffieBear15

December 24, 2005
EITHER THAT OR GO BACK TO THE BASICS AFTER YOU FIRST GOT YOUR SURGERY..IE; LIQUIDS, PROTEIN,4 OUNCES THREE TIMES A TIME...BASICS
   — Angelfirewithwings

December 25, 2005

   — Kasey

December 27, 2005
Because you are further along post-op, I'm going to recommend the Grad list. MANY of us have had regain/revisions issues. Here's the link:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG
   — vitalady

December 30, 2005
Some people are not comfortable with being thin. Some people feel they need to keep on some extra weight to hide what is emotionally bothering them. It is a type of protection from being hurt again. If you could find out what is bothering you, maybe an unresolved childhood issue, an emotional porblem, etc....Once you deal with this part of your life, I believe it will be very easy to control the eating and to loose the weight again and to keep it off for good. I strongly believe that we became morbidly obese because of our past/childhood trauma. When I dealt with my issues and I begun the healing process it was very easy for me to loose my weight and to follow the nutritionist instructions given to me by my surgeon and not to feel hungry all the time any more. I had my GBP done in 1996.
   — Dani96