Question:
Is a revision more risky than the first WLS?

My WLS doctor told me that a revision had a much higher risk for death than the first WLS due to the "extra stomach" now being attached to other vital organs. He stated that this made the revision much more dangerous. Has anyone heard this before or does anyone have information regarding this?    — TBarr (posted on February 4, 2005)

February 4, 2005
Revisions are riskier but can be doine safely. What part of the country are you in. There are surgeons who specialize in cases like yours. Dr Philip Schauer in cleveland is one of those.
   — bob-haller

February 4, 2005
Absolutely revisional surgery is more risky, but I don't know if it's for the reason your surgeon stated. I hope you will consider the DS as a revision procedure. Please read this paper before you proceed: http://www.dssurgery.com/aboutus/Research/safeoperation.pdf
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 9, 2005
He is talking about possible adhesions. He will have to separate the organs by cutting the adhesions. Adhesions are scar tissue in your abdomen from previous surgeries. My DH gets a lot of adhesions. Some people don't get them as badly. The surgeon has to be careful not to nick something that shouldn't be cut and the surgery takes longer so you are under anesthesia longer. All risk factors. Good luck.
   — catleth