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Lady_in_London
Member
Yes, they can be reversed, but only in extremely rare and necessary occasions. I really hope things get better for you. Best wishes xxx
Just found this for you hun on the BUPA website
Is the gastric bypass operation reversible?
The gastric bypass operation should be considered to be a permanent weight loss measure. In exceptional circumstances it's possible to fully or partly reverse it.
Explanation
Gastric bypass surgery is considered to be a permanent weight-loss measure. However, in exceptional circumstances it's reversible, for example, in an emergency or if you experience severe side-effects or complications from the operation. Side-effects can include severe nausea or vomiting.
A full reversal requires another operation on the same, or greater scale, with the same, or greater, risks than your original operation. Because of this, you will usually only be considered for the reversal operation if you experience long-term side-effects or complications.
An alternative to a full reversal which is sometimes is performed is an operation to reduce the amount of your bowel that was originally bypassed. This won't mean that you will be able to eat more, but it will allow you to absorb more of your food.
Overall, further surgery to reverse the operation is performed in less than 2 in 100 gastric bypass patients.
A full reversal of your gastric bypass operation will usually mean that you regain any weight you have lost.
If you are worried about having your gastric bypass operation reversed, or if you are not sure which operation is most suitable for you, contact your surgeon for advice.
Further information
* British Obesity Surgery Patients Association (BOSPA)
0845 602 0446
BOSPA - The British Obesity Surgery Patient Association
Sources
* Surgical interventions in obesity management. Association for the Study of Obesity. Association for the study of obesity. ---, accessed 31 March 2008
Is the gastric bypass operation reversible?
The gastric bypass operation should be considered to be a permanent weight loss measure. In exceptional circumstances it's possible to fully or partly reverse it.
Explanation
Gastric bypass surgery is considered to be a permanent weight-loss measure. However, in exceptional circumstances it's reversible, for example, in an emergency or if you experience severe side-effects or complications from the operation. Side-effects can include severe nausea or vomiting.
A full reversal requires another operation on the same, or greater scale, with the same, or greater, risks than your original operation. Because of this, you will usually only be considered for the reversal operation if you experience long-term side-effects or complications.
An alternative to a full reversal which is sometimes is performed is an operation to reduce the amount of your bowel that was originally bypassed. This won't mean that you will be able to eat more, but it will allow you to absorb more of your food.
Overall, further surgery to reverse the operation is performed in less than 2 in 100 gastric bypass patients.
A full reversal of your gastric bypass operation will usually mean that you regain any weight you have lost.
If you are worried about having your gastric bypass operation reversed, or if you are not sure which operation is most suitable for you, contact your surgeon for advice.
Further information
* British Obesity Surgery Patients Association (BOSPA)
0845 602 0446
BOSPA - The British Obesity Surgery Patient Association
Sources
* Surgical interventions in obesity management. Association for the Study of Obesity. Association for the study of obesity. ---, accessed 31 March 2008
Miss Tickle
Well-Known Member
I'm so sorry to hear of the pain and suffering you are experiencing. I think it wouldn't hurt to seek an urgent appointment with your consultant and to ask his opinion about a reversal or partial reversal.
I tend to write all the points down that I want to make when I go to the doctors about a big issue otherwise I get flustered and forget important things so if you're like me be prepared.
From your post it seems to a lay person like me that your experience is exceptional. The level of pain, the hypoglaecemia, the amount and type of medication and the frequent admission to hospital is far from the norm.
At 23 your BMI is fantastic and with a partial reversal you stand a great chance of maintaining your weight. The consultant will surely need to make his decision based on your overall health and well being, not on your weight.
I wish you the very best and hope you get the medical support you need very soon
x
I tend to write all the points down that I want to make when I go to the doctors about a big issue otherwise I get flustered and forget important things so if you're like me be prepared.
From your post it seems to a lay person like me that your experience is exceptional. The level of pain, the hypoglaecemia, the amount and type of medication and the frequent admission to hospital is far from the norm.
At 23 your BMI is fantastic and with a partial reversal you stand a great chance of maintaining your weight. The consultant will surely need to make his decision based on your overall health and well being, not on your weight.
I wish you the very best and hope you get the medical support you need very soon
x
Lady_in_London
Member
Yes, you have lost the weight, but it seems as if the quality of your life is certainly not as it should be. Your GP should be jumping through hoops on your behalf and I hope you can get something done. Yes, there are risks to reversals, but I don't know about them and only a surgeon can advise and of course you have to weigh up the pros and cons. I so hope it all gets better for you.
emergingbutterfly
New Member
Sorry to hear that you are struggling. Dont let the GP fob you off, fight to be heard.
StephieAck
I know Ive changed!
There is nothing that I can say to help, I just wanted to offer my support and thoughts, I feel so awful for you and I will add you to my prayers and will pray for a solution for you xx
Steph xx
Steph xx
shazbrad
New Member
oh dear hun you have been in the wars, like others have said you really need to make your consultant aware of how debilitating it is for you and how it affects your everyday life, write a list of all the points you need to make so you don't forget anything and basically insist that something is done to alleviate (s) your pain. I hope you get some help, good luck 
Postop
Sports Goddess
Here's a thread that discusses reversal. In fact one girl had it reversed. She discusses how it's gone on her blog. Best of luck to you:
Gastric Bypass Reversal
Have you considered a revision?
Gastric Bypass Reversal
Have you considered a revision?
fatbutnot4eva
Loves her gorgeous family
Hi
Did you pay for your wls ?
if so I woudl go back to your provider and discuss this with them in detail.
Write a diary of everything you are eating drinking and feeling, when you are sick etc.
If NHS paid then your GP cant just shrug his shoulders, You need to go back and see him and it is up to him to contact your consultant to discuss where to go from her.
They must have records of all the times you have been in hospital etc.. everything that has been done.
I Would still write down a diary and next to the food write down if you managed to eat it or not etc...
No matter whether private or NHS this needs sorting out whether they reverse the bypass or go back and see if something is wrong with it.
xxx
Did you pay for your wls ?
if so I woudl go back to your provider and discuss this with them in detail.
Write a diary of everything you are eating drinking and feeling, when you are sick etc.
If NHS paid then your GP cant just shrug his shoulders, You need to go back and see him and it is up to him to contact your consultant to discuss where to go from her.
They must have records of all the times you have been in hospital etc.. everything that has been done.
I Would still write down a diary and next to the food write down if you managed to eat it or not etc...
No matter whether private or NHS this needs sorting out whether they reverse the bypass or go back and see if something is wrong with it.
xxx
cah-ching
Moderator
I'm really sorry to read you're going through the mill with this. Do you feel that it is directly linked to your bypass?
I hope you find a resolution to this soon. I'd not be fobbed off by the GP - you need help and I don't want you to have revision only for the problem to be attributed to something else entirely. Get a referral. Wishing you the best of luck x :hug99:
I hope you find a resolution to this soon. I'd not be fobbed off by the GP - you need help and I don't want you to have revision only for the problem to be attributed to something else entirely. Get a referral. Wishing you the best of luck x :hug99:
wannaloose18stone
From The Black Country
:-( xxxx
Lady_in_London
Member
Your GP or another GP in the Practice should be a go-between between you and your consultant. That is what GPs are supposed to do. Yours is one of the most tragic posts that I have read on this forum. As I said before, your quality of life is zilch, and you really need someone, perhaps a family member or someone who is eloquent and determined, to help you through this. If your GP simply shrugs his shoulders - hmm I better not put into words what is in my head. Everyone here really feels for you and there is a way round it, and I wonder whether anyone on here has contacts or can put you on the right track. I would love to advise but am not able to. When possible, please keep posting on here, and we will all support you as best we can along the way. Please don't feel that you are being troublesome, as everyone here really wants to see you sorted.
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