Revisional bariatric surgery is performed on patients that have undergone previous weight loss surgery but have not experienced the desired weight loss outcomes. There can be several reasons for this such as:
Revision weight loss surgery is not for everyone. The risks and benefits should be thoroughly discussed with your surgeon. The decision to undergo revision weight loss surgery is significant because it is considered to have more risks than the initial weight loss surgery.
Each individual patient circumstances are unique. It is recommended to speak with your surgeon regarding your particular situation based on previous surgeries and the safe options available for revision.