I am 45, Had gastric bypass 5 yrs ago. Can you have this done again or some other type?
i know this may sound a bit harsh, but considering it's a dangerous surgery - why go through it again if it didn't work?? It only works if you can disconnect from food as your "drug of choice' and that often means years of therapy, setting up a strong boundry system, commiting to daily exercise and recoginizing that even with the surgery - you have a lot of personal responsibility to keep the weight loss off and prevent the gastric pouch from stretching. I have heard some people repeat the surgery - with the same dismal results the second time around - becuase they can't "fight the food battle." it's also quite costly and insurance will never cover it a second time.
I would recommend geting long term help from a therapist who works with these issues and spend the money on a trainer and dietician, who along with the therapist can hopefully help you to resolve your lifestyle issues.
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Hi Tammy,
Yes,you can have another surgery that I am looking into for myself as well. It is a type of revision and it's call a duodenal switch. Good luck!
Deidre 
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Hi, I also had a bypass 4 years ago and am starting to put the weight back on. I am no where near to where I was(410lbs), but it is scaring me. I recently heard of a procedure that is called R.O.S.E. I am not sure what it entails surgically, but it sounded like it was just a stitch or two to retighten where the pouch may be stretching. I am waiting to hear from a surgeon in my area, as we have moved and I am no longer near my surgeon. Good Luck!! Sue
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Kathy
Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 11:45 PM
IM 46 AND HAD THIS PROCEDURE TWICE ALREADY, I GUESS IT VARIES FROM PERSON TO PERON HOW OFTEN THIS SHOULD BE REPEATED FOR PEACE OF MIND, I AGREE ITS NOT A FUN PROCEDURE BUT I FEEL A NECESSERY ONE TO HAVE DONE, IM SURE YOUR DOCTOR MUST HAVE FELT THE SAME WAY.
WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST........
ELIZABETH
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I had gastric bypass in 2001. I was keeping if off with controlled eating and exercise. I was in an auto accident that prohibited me from doing the exercises for almost 2 years. I have gained about 50 pounds back and it is depressing. I asked my surgeon about having it redone and he told me it was a very, very risky procedure and he would rather I did not do this. He referred me to a nutritionist and I am starting back into exercise slowly. I am not saying to not do it, but please check and double check about the procedure, because the 2nd time around your life is more at risk than the first time. Good luck with whatever you choose!!
Deb
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I have known someone who had it done twice but the real problem is what you are eating. And how much. Counselling might help but I think the best thing is to go to
a weight support group such as Weight Watchers or Tops. You lose the weight on your own and it is more apt to stay off.
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I gotta ask why did you have the surgery in the first place. Didn't you go to your support groups, didn't you learn anything at all from it, from what you read, from what the dietitian instructed you on. If you failed at it the first time what makes you think the second time around is going to work. It's all about change, changing what you eat, portion control, exercise and support. I've just started going thru the process to ready myself for the surgery and got the thumbs up from the Psychologist which is great. I see the dietitian again in about 4 weeks and hopefully after that they give me the list of the doctor's so I can choose whom I'd like to have do my surgery. Due to my insurance I can only have the Bypass and I'm totally okay with that. I currently don't have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or heart disease or many other diseases that go along with obesity and I want to keep it that way. I'm just 45 years old and want to be around to see my children reach their goals, start families and etc. When I went to my first support group there was a gentleman there and he was still going to the support group and he'd had his bypass done over 10 years ago. Get out the bible (as they call it) they gave you and start reading it again, get back to your support group. When I go out with my fiance or my kids to eat I'm getting a salad as my meal when I can, I've given up soda for good. Like someone else stated there is no guarantee the second time around will be successful either. Good luck either way and don't give up.
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blakey1888
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 03:50 PM
I think your response seems a little bit harsh, and perhaps naive. I had the surgery about 7 years ago, and lost 180 lbs. I've since gained back about 30, and I fluctuate up and down a bit. Yes, I did change my eating habits considerably, but it's not as simple as eliminating sodas and malts.
Much of it also depends on the surgery. My surgeon refused to take a portion of my colon. Many of the people that reached their goal weight and keep it off, were lucky enough to have that done.
Many of us became obese due to medications. I have bipolar disorder, and the medicines I take cause weight gain. I also tend to revert back to old habits when I am in long term deep depression. It's not that I didn't learn my lesson. There are just many contributing factors.
I am currently approximately 100 lbs. overweight, and would like to be able to lose that. But when I diet, I still yo-yo, just like before... which as a candidate for weight loss surgery I would imagine you're familiar with.
I do my best to be diligent in my diet and exercise, but it hasn't finished the job. I also had no access to a dietician or psychologist specializing in such as I live in a rural area and my insurance would not cover it.
I would love to have a 2nd procedure to help get me closer to a healthy weight. And my heart goes out to people who, for whatever reason, were not able to lose or keep off the weight from their surgery
It may be time to go to weight watchers and learn how to eat.
I considered that surgery 4 years ago, but all surgery is a risk, so I went to weight watchers.
I have lost 120 lbs and need to lose about 20 more. I realized that I control my weight it did not control me.
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Risky, I would say and wouldn't fix your obesity problem permanently. Every case is different and particular. The problem most Gastric Bypass patients encounter is a weight regain after a few years, mostly due to an enlargement of the stomach pouch.
Consider discussing your case with a Bariatric-Laparoscopic Surgeon... and maybe put a LAP-BAND in place.
Surgery is not a magic bullet for weight loss and there are risks to the procedures. Patients should be fully informed about the benefits, risks, and post-operative expectations and needs. In addition, patients will need nutritional counseling and may need behavioral modification, emotional support and an appropriate exercise program.
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check out www.sergicalweightlossinstitute.com
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SUE,
What did you find out about R.O.S.E. I tried to look it up on the internet but could not find anything about it, I had my surgery in 2004 and have gained back alamost half of the weight I lost, I need help. Thanks.