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Gastric Bypass
Can I get a revision and how much it would cost me?
Gastric bypass can be an extremely effective at helping people lose weight. This can significantly help reduce other serious health issues related to obesity including diabetes, sleep apnea and others. Most of the physicians on this site are not general surgeons. It is a general surgeon or a bariatric surgeon (a division of general surgery) that specializes in the concerns you have. You should seek a board-certified general surgeon for advice on this.
Clinical Context
Revision surgery after gastric bypass is less common than the original operation and is usually considered when specific problems arise, such as stretching of the stomach pouch, widening of the outlet, or an abnormal connection between parts of the stomach. These are confirmed with imaging or endoscopy before any surgery is planned. Because a general or bariatric surgeon performs these procedures, cost and candidacy depend on that surgeon's evaluation. Insurance typically requires documentation of a medical problem, not simply regained weight.
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