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Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery
You need to see your bariatric surgeon and explain your weight trend. Bariatric surgery does not make it impossible to gain weight but if you are gaining weight and have not met your goal a discussion with the bariatric team may get you back on track.
The surgery works by limiting how much you can eat or absorb, but over time habits, portion sizes, and activity levels can drift, and the stomach pouch or absorption changes can also shift slightly with the years. A slow, steady gain usually points to diet and lifestyle, while a sudden or rapid change is worth flagging quickly since it can signal a medical issue that needs evaluation. Your bariatric team may bring in a dietitian or run some tests depending on what they find. This is worth sorting out on its own before we talk about any body contouring surgery.
Clinical Context
Weight regain after bariatric surgery can happen gradually or suddenly, and the pattern can offer clues. A slow increase over time is often related to eating habits or activity level, while a rapid change may point to a medical issue that needs evaluation. Your bariatric surgeon may involve a dietitian or other specialists depending on what they find. Addressing weight regain is usually a separate step from any later discussion about body contouring.
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