Bariatric Revision Surgery
If your bariatric surgery led to medical complications or poor results, it can be difficult to remain hopeful about your weight loss goals.
Bariatric revision surgery can address the shortcomings of your first procedure and help you achieve your desired results—for good.
Unsatisfied with the results of your bariatric surgery? The Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery in Plano, TX, can help you.
Why You Should Consider Revision Weight Loss Surgery
There have been many new advances in technology and surgical techniques in recent years, significantly improving bariatric surgery and leading to better results. Long-term weight loss success is possible, and even easier with these developments. If your bariatric surgery has failed, you can still experience:
Improved Results
If gastric band surgery, gastric bypass surgery, or gastric sleeve surgery did not produce the results you wanted, or if you gained weight back, bariatric revision can help you achieve better results or restart your weight loss.
Better Overall Health
By reducing or even reversing comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol, a successful weight loss procedure can help you improve your overall health. If you suffer from acid reflux, a gastric bypass can be used to redirect acid away from the esophagus, reducing symptoms like heartburn.
Superior Quality of Life
Bariatric surgery revision gives patients a second chance to lose excess weight. In some cases, this means a new lease on life. The confidence that comes from greater comfort often translates to every part of your life.
Carly's Revision Story
"My life before I had Weight Loss Surgery. I didn’t realize how much my weight was limiting me before bariatric surgery. I was 32 years old, had Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and was on the verge of being put on cholesterol-lowering medicine. I hated being in crowded places because I always had to plan my “exit strategy” which always included the largest pathway, I couldn’t ride roller coasters because they wouldn’t close over my body, and I didn’t have the energy to walk my dogs or chase them around the back yard.
I considered WLS for years before I finally decided to do it. My future is what made me go for it! Dr. Cribbins and staff have been so great to work with. They kept me updated every step of the way while we were waiting on insurance approval for my revision, appointments are easy to make, and Dr. Joe is kind and encouraging. My experience with Texas Center For Bariatrics has been 100% positive and a vast improvement from my previous bariatric experience.
I LOVE my confidence! It has improved so much that I don’t want to blend in anymore! I will dance crazy moves in the middle of my classroom just to make my students laugh. I never would have brought attention to myself before. The confidence I have gained is priceless and has finally allowed my true joy to shine through."
Bariatric Revision Surgery Gives You a Fresh Start
Don’t lose hope if your first bariatric surgery didn’t produce the results you wanted. The Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery offers a fresh start through bariatric revision surgery in Plano, TX. Our board-certified surgeons use laparoscopic techniques to revise gastric sleeve gastric bypass, LAP-BAND®, and more.
What Are Your Surgical Options?
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy to SADI-S, also known as an "Enhanced Sleeve"
People who have had a VSG and did not achieve their desired weight loss goals are able to have their sleeve enhanced. With this procedure, your surgeon can help you achieve your desired weight loss by adding an enhancement to the original surgery.
Gastric Bypass Revision
Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach and reroutes the intestines, so it is a highly effective form of weight loss surgery. But if you did not lose a sufficient amount of weight, experienced weight reoccurrence, or suffered complications after a gastric bypass, it may be time to consider a revision like a distalization to your gastric bypass surgery. Pouch size and the length of intestinal limbs can be altered to achieve desired weight loss goals.
Sleeve Revision/Re-Sleeve
Gastric sleeve/vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is a highly effective type of bariatric surgery. However, not all gastric sleeves are the same due to anatomy and liver size. If you are unsatisfied with the results of your gastric sleeve, you can choose:
Gastric Sleeve to Gastric Bypass
Re-Sleeve
Gastric Band Removal & Revision
Many patients who received a gastric band in the past choose bariatric revision because of weight reoccurrence, band erosion, or band slippage. Their options include: band to gastric sleeve, band to gastric bypass surgery, band to SADI-S, band to duodenal switch.
Gastric Band Revision
Many patients from Plano, Dallas, and other parts of Texas come to us for gastric band revision, port replacements, and routine band adjustments/fills. Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery has an in-house LAP-BAND® fill and maintenance program. Patients who received a gastric band in the past may now require maintenance or revision surgery to address: reflux, weight regain, or a slipped band.
Discouraged by Your Results? We Are Here to Help You
You do not have to live with the unsatisfactory results of weight loss surgery of years past. Surgical advances in bariatrics can help you take control of your future and achieve effective and durable weight loss with the help of our surgeons.
At Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery, we offer many surgical and non-surgical solutions to help patients succeed with revisional bariatric surgery in Plano, the DFW metroplex, and surrounding areas.
Our board-certified surgeon, Dr. A. Joseph Cribbins III, has 20 years of experience, advanced training, skill, and expertise that set him apart. He is affiliated with several associations, including the:
- American Board of Surgery (ABS)
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
- Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery (TABS)
- Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
- Surgical Review Corp Master Bariatric Surgeon, Master Revision Surgeon, Master Robotic Surgeon, and a Surgeon of Excellence
You have options and we can help. To learn more, request a consultation at our Plano, TX, practice or call us:
What Patients Are Saying About Us
Cathy Samples
Plano, TX
2024
Dr. Cribbins is always caring. He listens and gives great advice and guidance. He is consulting with my other doctor to get the best possible results. Dr. Cribbins staff is amazing.
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Plano, TX
2024
Dr. Joe and his staff is aways so wonderful. Dr. 8Joe has been my weight loss doctor for over 24 years now. I'm grateful for all he has done for me on this journey. I have had great success with my lap band. Lost 125 pounds.
View on GoogleReasons to Consider Revision Surgery
Weight Reoccurrence
Whether your weight regain occurred years later or soon after your initial procedure, revision can help. If you suffered a weight regain it is important to understand that there are options. Several different factors could have caused you to gain weight, including surgeon factors (improper post-operative instructions, poor technique, outdated technology, surgical skill, and experience); patient factors (deviations from your weight loss plan, behavioral changes, lifestyle changes, stress, or pregnancy); and anatomical factors that limited the surgeon in the first surgery.
Complications
Although the risk of complications from gastric bypass, LAP-BAND, and other surgeries is low, complications can occur. If your original procedure was not performed correctly, our board-certified doctors can help.
We use careful planning and state-of-the-art technology with Da Vinci® Xi and Da Vinci 5 to ensure safe, successful outcomes each time.
Updated Procedures
Weight loss surgery has evolved dramatically over the past few years. Many patients from Plano, Dallas, and other parts of Texas come to us for the latest procedures like gastric bypass or gastric sleeve that could help them lose weight more efficiently and effectively. Some patients who received a gastric band in the past now require revision surgery to address reflux, weight regain, or a slipped band.
There are also many patients who come to us for a re-sleeve or a sleeve to bypass to achieve greater weight loss results that were not achieved from their first surgery. Dr. Cribbins uses the Da Vinci Xi surgical system, which provides him with 3DHD vision and increased accuracy during the surgery, resulting in better patient outcomes.
Does Insurance Cover Revision Surgery?
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Yes. Most primary weight loss procedures and revision surgeries are partially or fully covered by medical insurance. As policies and coverage can vary, be sure to check with your insurance provider.
Worried About the Cost of Revision Weight Loss Surgery?
Is Revision Surgery Worth It?
If you are worried about the cost of revision surgery, you are not alone. Many patients who already invested in an initial bariatric procedure are hesitant to pay for a second surgery and its associated costs.
Many patients who choose revision surgery feel that the improved weight loss and resulting health benefits justify the price. We can help you consider the advantages of revisional treatment during a consultation.
Financing Options
Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery accepts financing through Prosper™ Healthcare Lending and CareCredit®. These financing options divide the total cost of your revision procedure into manageable installments.
During your consultation at our Plano bariatric surgery office, we can go over payment and financing options and determine an affordable, cost-effective solution that fits your budget.
Take the Next Step Contact Our Practice Today
If your gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or gastric band was unsuccessful, don't feel discouraged. Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery can help you continue your weight loss journey. Contact our practice online to get answers from experienced bariatric surgeons. You can also reach our office in Plano by phone.
Which Revision Surgery Is Right for You?
Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery takes several factors into account when deciding which surgery to perform:
Your General Anatomy
We start with gathering your prior medical and surgical history. We often perform an EGD to take a look inside and evaluate the esophagus and stomach to determine which procedure is best suited to your anatomy.
Your Health and Lifestyle
Before performing revision bariatric surgery, our doctors want to find out why the weight gain or complications occurred so that we can find a procedure that is suited to your needs. We will examine genetics, nutrition, behavior patterns, prior surgical technique used, and environmental factors at home that could be influencing your weight.
Which Procedure You Initially Underwent
We will also take into account which procedure you underwent the first time to decide which revision bariatric surgery is right for you. Training, experience, technique, and technology make a difference in surgical outcomes.
Long-Lasting Results, Lifelong Change Patients from Plano Share Their Stories
Brian Wofford
Plano, TX
2024
Dr Cribbins did my VSG surgery in April last year. Great team to work with, they made the process as easy as it could be. Thank you for all the help and a special shout out to Marty
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Plano, TX
2024
I love all them, they’re wonderful people! Such a great experience and wonderful results! Dr. Cribbins is a very professional delightful caring person and helping his patients! Mickey is very laid back in tune with patients! Ms. Frazier is such a lovely lady and very helpful! The staff is amazing!
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The Da Vinci Xi Surgical System
Ultra Minimally Invasive Technology
for Improved Surgical Outcomes
Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery utilizes the latest technology available and exclusively performs revision surgeries on the Da Vinci Xi surgical system. Dr. Cribbins and Dr. Chen are highly trained in Da Vinci surgery.
The technology on the Da Vinci Xi surgical system provides the surgeon with 3DHD magnified vision and true depth perception. This allows your surgeon to see beyond the capability of the naked eye. The Da Vinci Xi system also allows the surgeon increased precision and a greater range of motion while operating. This translates to a precise surgery with even better results for patients and a faster recovery time.
This platform offers several benefits over traditional methods of bariatric surgery:
- 3DHD visualization
- Better angles
- Less pain
- Improved outcomes
- Minimal scarring
- Faster recovery
- Better results
Maintaining Your Weight Loss—For Good
At Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery, we want to ensure that your revision surgery is successful. After surgery, we help our patients maintain their weight loss by:
Providing Lifelong Support
When you undergo weight loss surgery at Texas Center for Bariatrics & Advanced Surgery, you are not just a patient. You are a part of our family. We have been in practice dedicated to changing lives since 2001. Our doctors maintain a lifelong commitment and relationship to our patients and their success.
Setting You Up With an Expert Team
Our board-certified doctors have assembled a team of trusted bariatric specialists, nutritionists, and psychologists who can provide guidance, support, and tools to help you maintain your results.
More Reviews from Patients
Victoria Houston
Plano, TX
2024
I had my consultation with Dr. Joe yesterday. Everyone was so friendly! Dr. Joe took his time and answered all of my questions and i felt like he had my best interest in mind and he listen to all I had to say and having the best plan for me and my case. Thank you. I can’t wait to begin this new journey!
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Plano, TX
2024
I love Dr. Cribbins and his whole staff they make you feel right at home. They don't make you feel dumb for asking questions no matter what the question is even if I have a question in the middle of the night, he literally will email me back my stay was wonderful, shut out to medical city Frisco and their staff I will always be grateful to everyone who assisted
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