Expert: Karla K. - 10/29/2008

Question
ia had a rny gastric bypass on 08/08 this year i need to know how soon can i have it reversed i have had a lot of problems

Answer
Hi Nadia:

Most surgeons would want to work with you to see if they could resolve your problems before putting you under the knife again.  A reversal has a lot more risk than the original gastric bypass.  If for whatever reason your surgeon is not able to help you with your problems, you could see if a skilled revision surgeon could help you.  That way, if a true reversal does become necessary, you will have a relationship with the surgeon--and s/he will be familiar with your issues.  

If you follow up and give me some idea to the area of the country you are in, I'll try and give you a list of skilled revision surgeons in your area.  It is worth traveling to a skilled revision surgeon.  This is not something that you want to trust to a surgeon who has no experience doing revisions/reversals.

Hope this helps,
Karla