Question:
has anyone had a wls redone

i had a wls about 27 years ago and am looking into haveing it redone it was done diff, at that time in a way that allowed it to stop working, and almost revrese itself and i gained a lot of wt. back was just woundering if anyone else has gone through this and what was the out come for you ?? think you for any responce    — charles S. (posted on June 11, 2005)

June 11, 2005
Charles, do you mind me asking what kind of surgery you had 27 years ago? My mother had the mason shunt in '74 performed at KUmed. I read your profile, have you found a new surgeon that is willing to work with you? And have you checked out side of the KC area?
   — RebeccaP

June 11, 2005
It is more common than you know to revise. I'd recommend getting on the Grad list, whose link I do not have handy. Many of us have had at least two surgeries, some more. If you email me privately, I'll send you the link. [email protected]
   — vitalady

June 11, 2005
Whatever the surgery you had 27 years ago, things have changed markedly (for the better) The outcomes are very positive if you are prepared to work with your new tool. Because your surgery was so long ago many people on line may not know much about your surgery, or be able to tell you what you want to know. But there are ,many who have had revisions of WLS of the more recent types. It still comes back to you, you need to be motivated (follow your nutritional advice and exercize regime as set out by your treating surgeon together with his team) I sugest that you cantact an acredited surgeon in WLS and see what you and he can come up with as an answer to your problems and return you to your former slimer and healthy self. I do wish you well on this lifelong search for weight loss.
   — Lise K.

June 12, 2005
I had my stomach stapled about 23 years ago. I have gained back all my weight and then some. I will be having bypass surgery tomorrow, Monday June 13. My doctor informed me Friday that there are greater risk with revisions. So make sure to be honest with your surgeon about your last surgery.
   — Patricia C.