What is a Gastric Sleeve and Bypass Revision?
If you recently underwent gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery and unfortunately did not manage to lose the desired weight or you gained weight after surgery then a gastric sleeve or bypass revision is the ideal solution for you. Perhaps you were suffering from acid reflux will continued to sickness following your surgery. This is another indicator as to whether or not your surgery was successful. There are in fact a few different choices that are available for you when it comes to your revision. Your SALUSS surgeon will make the best recommendation for you based on your health status and medical history.
The Re-Sleeve
This has always been the most suitable option for most cases. It is usually a choice for those who have a stretched stomach after their original sleeve operation. This is the least invasive procedure and is almost identical to the original gastric sleeve that you underwent.
The Laparoscopic Distal Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
This is a minimally invasive procedure that is designed to treat you for your weight regain after your original bypass surgery. By reducing your ability to absorb food and calories, this surgery will help you lose weight more successfully than the original gastric bypass that you underwent. The advantages are that it offers more durable and significant weight loss. There are also much lower risk than other surgeries and he will be able to go home after a few days in hospital.
What is the outcome and what are the benefits?
Your revision will offer you significant weight loss outcomes and will prevent re-gaining weight after your original procedure. There is also an extremely low mortality rate and minimal risk. Apart from that the outcome and benefits are similar to those of your original procedure.
Who is this suitable for?
If you have underwent a previous gastric sleeve or bypass surgery and were unable to lose weight or even gained weight, then this is the ideal solution for you. If you were unable to lose 70% of your excess weight in your first year of surgery then you should most definitely contact your surgeon and discuss options for revision.
How do I prepare for surgery?
Make sure to consume a lot of protein and compensate your body for its needs after your surgery. You will be going into rapid weight loss. You will have to use multivitamins and also adopt a very healthy diet. Your own doctor will be able to give you dietary recommendations if you wish.
Why should I choose SALUSS?
Treatment wish SALUSS has always been all inclusive. Included in your treatment is full VIP transportation, airport transfers, 5* beachside hotel accommodation in the sunny resort city of Antalya, Turkey, full consultations and medical reports, full prescriptions, translation services, shopping and city tours, exchange services, aftercare and more.