Insufficient weight loss after a primary bariatric surgery is possible. In fact, up to 35 percent of people who have had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass weight-loss surgery report inadequate weight loss and in some cases regain body weight. A bariatric surgeon training and expertise in revision bariatric surgery can provide a conversion option tailored to your weight-loss management. As Medical Director of the Surgical Weight-Loss Program at Delray Medical Center, Erica Podolsky, MD, FASMBS leads one of the only programs in the area offering revision bariatric surgery including Lap-Band revision.

In some cases, Lap-Band® revision and management may be necessary. In other cases, primary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy has resulted in a higher chance of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following the procedure. To remedy, converting a sleeve gastrectomy to a gastric bypass can be an effective way to alleviate GERD. Another option includes converting a gastric bypass to a distal bypass. If weight gain or reoccurrence of medical issues transpire after bariatric surgery, follow-up with a revision bariatric surgery specialist with a multidisciplinary team in place.