What can be done to address weight regain after initial gastric bypass procedures?
The one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is a commonly performed weight loss surgery worldwide. However, weight recurrence over time often requires further treatment, which carries increased risks. Dr. Alexander Shapsis at EndoSlim Clinic NY of Atlantic Gastroenterology of Brooklyn, New York, is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist who performs the non-surgical gastric bypass revision procedure (not another bariatric surgery) for those who need it. This is a secondary incisionless procedure designed to correct or improve what was performed initially to ensure the desired results. Patients who have had gastric bypass surgery in the past may need another procedure in the future, depending on the goals … Continue reading