Answering 4 FAQs About Revisional Bariatric Surgery

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Answering 4 FAQs About Revisional Bariatric
Surgery
Bariatric surgeries help patients tackle morbid
obesity and improve the overall quality of life.
While most bariatric procedures have positive
outcomes, some patients experience health
complications, side effects, or regain lost
weight after surgery. Opting for revisional
surgery gives patients another shot at attaining
their health and lifestyle goals by addressing
the underlying issues with the initial
procedure. DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery
offers revisional weight loss surgery in Dallas
after assessing health complications, medical
history, and other parameters of the patient. In
this blog, we answer some of the frequently asked
questions on revision weight loss surgery in
Dallas. FAQ1 What Problems Warrant a
Revisional Bariatric Procedure Post Bariatric
Surgery? Several reasons qualify a patient for
Revisional Bariatric Surgery after the initial
procedure. Acid reflux, vomiting, esophageal
dilation, and gastric fistula are some
complications that may arise after a bariatric
procedure. If patients fail to lose weight or
regain a significant amount
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of weight after a bariatric surgery, they may
qualify for revisional bariatric surgery.
However, regaining weight does not automatically
guarantee qualification for revision
surgery. FAQ2 Which Bariatric Surgery has the
Highest Rate of Revisional Surgery
Cases? Revisional surgery becomes an option due
to lifestyle changes, weight gain, health
complications or side effects of Surgery. Some
bariatric procedures are more complicated than
others, increasing the chances for revisional
surgery. It is important to understand the risks
and complications associated with each procedure.
At present, lap band revision is the most
common. FAQ3 How Does the Cost of Revisional
Bariatric Surgery Compare to the Initial
Bariatric Surgery? The overall cost of a
revisional bariatric surgery depends on several
factors. These include the complexity of the
surgery, the necessity of anesthesia, and the
medical history/chronic illnesses of the
patient. In most cases, revisional bariatric
surgery falls under the insurance policy and is
partially or wholly covered. It is wise to talk
to insurance providers beforehand about
insurance cover. FAQ4 Can I Undergo Revisional
Bariatric Surgery at DFW Bariatrics if my First
Surgery was Done Somewhere Else? Yes, a patient
can undergo Revisional Bariatric Surgery at a
different centre than the one where the first
procedure was done. Our team of medical experts
can perform revisional bariatric surgery despite
not having done the original procedure. The
patient will have to furnish all medical records
and disclose all necessary information about
their medical history. DFW Bariatrics and
General Surgery is a top-rated centre for
bariatric procedures including revision weight
loss surgery in Dallas. Wrap Up Revisional
Bariatric procedures give a new lease of life to
those suffering from health complications or
weight regain after initial surgery. At DFW
Bariatrics and General Surgery, experienced
medical experts conduct all types of revisional
bariatric surgery. We offer Bariatric Surgery
Revisions in Dallas, Texas to those who have
undergone weight loss procedures and are
currently suffering from adverse reactions/
health complications. Call us at 469-620-0222 or
email us at leads_at_texasweightlossdocs.com to
discuss how revisional bariatric procedures can
help patients achieve their weight goals.
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