Gastric Revisional Surgery
What is gastric revisional surgery?
After bariatric surgery, there can be cases of weight regain or insufficient weight loss. Gastric revisional surgery can correct prior weight loss surgery and help you achieve weight loss targets by adding more restriction or malabsorption. There are two potential procedures to consider.
When is Gastric Revisional Surgery Required?
Gastric revisional surgery is only used to correct previous weight loss surgery.
In some circumstances, patients opt to have their adjustable gastric band changed to a full gastric bypass.
We often perform revisional history on patients who opted for cheaper surgeries abroad, but now lack the aftercare needed to heal properly and see real weight loss results.
Benefits of gastric revisional surgery include:
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Disclaimer
As with any surgical procedure, there are possible risks and complications, including bruising, pain & swelling, reaction to anaesthetic, excessive bleeding, infection, gallstones, deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (clot to the lung), internal small bowel hernia, intolerance to certain foods, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nutritional deficiencies, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and death. These are uncommon and we will do everything possible to prevent them from happening.
Occasionally, patients may require an additional corrective procedure after the initial surgery and some patients might fail to lose a significant amount of weight. 10% of patients regain weight within five to ten years as the pouch dilates, hunger returns and malabsorption fades. 40% of patients may require plastic surgery procedures after weight loss has levelled off, to treat loose skin.
Approximately one in six patients may develop symptomatic gallstones after weight loss, which would require a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Please speak to your Tonic surgeon to discuss the risks in more detail and any concerns you may have.
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Is Gastric Revisional Surgery Right for Me?
If you have had weight loss surgery in the past, but haven’t achieved your goals or are experiencing complications, revision surgery might be the right option for you.
At Tonic Weight Loss Surgery, we understand and cater to individual patient needs. We aim to support, guide and help you determine which type of revision surgery is best for you.
How revisional surgery works
When revising a surgery, there are two options to consider: a gastric bypass or a gastric sleeve.
A conversion of an adjustable gastric band to a gastric bypass can take place in one procedure.
It is critical that revisional surgery is carried out within highly experienced centres, such as Tonic Weight Loss Surgery, as there is almost double the risk of major complications than with first-time bariatric surgery.
The whole team at Tonic will be in touch before and after surgery to advise about appropriate preparations and aftercare.
Patients will often need to go on a liver-shrinking diet (800 calories a day), for around two weeks before surgery. After the operation, patients will be advised to go on a specialist diet to help with the healing process. This involves a liquid diet for two weeks, a puréed diet for one to two weeks and soft, easy-to-chew foods for one to two weeks.
How revisional surgery works
When revising a surgery, there are two options to consider: a gastric bypass or a gastric sleeve.
A conversion of an adjustable gastric band to a gastric bypass can take place in one procedure.
It is critical that revisional surgery is carried out within highly experienced centres, such as Tonic Weight Loss Surgery, as there is almost double the risk of major complications than with first-time bariatric surgery.
The whole team at Tonic will be in touch before and after surgery to advise about appropriate preparations and aftercare.
Patients will often need to go on a liver-shrinking diet (800 calories a day), for around two weeks before surgery. After the operation, patients will be advised to go on a specialist diet to help with the healing process. This involves a liquid diet for two weeks, a puréed diet for one to two weeks and soft, easy-to-chew foods for one to two weeks.
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I’m a Tonic Patient Coordinator; I’m here to help you start your weight loss journey.
It’s my job to support you through your journey with Tonic, from initial consultation where we’ll learn all about you and your weight loss journey to date, through to your 5 years of aftercare with our specialist team.
We’re here for you at every stage.
Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right for You?
We offer a wide variety of weight loss surgeries; we’ll never recommend a surgery unless it’s 100% right for you.
Compare our available surgeries here:
Gastric Bypass
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Allurion Pill Balloon
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Gastric Band
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Mini Gastric Bypass
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Gastric Sleeve
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Gastric Revisional Surgery
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Average recovery time after surgery
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10-14 Days
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2-3 Days
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5-7 Days
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10-14 Days
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7 days
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7 days
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Surgery procedure time (in minutes)
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60 mins
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0 mins
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45 mins
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70 mins
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60 mins
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70 mins
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Estimated weight loss
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60 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
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20% Excess Weight Loss
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50 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
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60 - 70% Excess Weight Loss
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70–75% of their excess weight
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25-50% of total body weight
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Tonic premium aftercare
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Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Included |
Scarring?
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5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
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No
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5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
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5 x Small (12mm) abdominal incisions across the middle and upper abdomen
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5 small abdominal scars
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5 small abdominal scars
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Disclaimer for all Weight Loss and Bariatric Procedures
Weight loss surgery results may vary: causes for being overweight or obese vary from person to person.
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No Other Provider Offers Aftercare Like Tonic
We pride ourselves in providing the most comprehensive support package around you after your procedure.
Weight loss surgery is a tool to help you lose weight. Our aftercare team is composed of nurses, psychotherapists, personal trainers, bariatric surgeons and other weight loss specialists. It’s our job to ensure your weight loss journey goes as smoothly as possible.
You will not get 5 years of aftercare included with your surgery anywhere else.
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