How to Prevent Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery, whether through gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, can be a life-changing step toward better health. But weight regain is a common concern for many patients post-surgery.

One study shows that 37% of gastric bypass patients have a significant weight regain at the seven-year mark. This can be frustrating, especially after going through the challenges of surgery and recovery.

Thankfully, effective and minimally invasive options can help you regain control over your weight without the need for another surgery. At Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics in Atlanta, Georgia, our team offers safe, nonsurgical procedures to help you get back on track.

Here’s what we want you to know:

Understanding weight regain after bariatric surgery

The reasons for regaining weight vary. Over time, your stomach may stretch, or lifestyle habits may gradually shift, allowing for larger food portions or less physical activity. Emotional or stress-related eating can also contribute. 

Watch this video of Dr. Titus Duncan explaining  the 5 common causes of weight regain: 

https://youtu.be/gVxOzdVP1Eo?si=oo7J6XoCeShPfifj

This doesn’t mean the initial surgery failed — rather, it's part of the natural evolution of your body after your bariatric procedure.

If you’re facing weight gain after bariatric surgery, you’re not alone. But the idea of undergoing another surgical procedure may feel overwhelming due to the risks, costs, and extended recovery period involved. 

Fortunately, our nonsurgical approaches can ease your concerns about these challenges.

Nonsurgical solutions: ESG and TORe

Here at Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics, we offer two innovative solutions to help reduce your stomach size and support lasting weight control: endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and transoral outlet reduction (TORe). 

These minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures can significantly reduce the size of your stomach without requiring revision surgery.

ESG is an advanced technique during which an endoscopic suturing device creates folds in your stomach, effectively reducing its size and limiting food intake. This option allows you to regain a sense of fullness sooner while avoiding the longer recovery time and high costs associated with traditional surgery.

TORe is another nonsurgical option to consider if you’ve experienced weight regain after gastric bypass surgery. It reduces the size of your stomach outlet using endoscopic suturing, restoring your stomach’s capacity to hold less food, which helps support weight loss.

Affordability

Many insurance plans cover ESG and TORe, but for those without insurance, we offer affordable cash payment options. These procedures provide an opportunity to reclaim weight control without the financial or physical burden of undergoing another surgery.

If you’ve experienced weight regain after bariatric surgery, you don’t have to settle. Our nonsurgical options can help you stay on the path to a healthier you.

Learn more by scheduling a consultation with our team. Call 404-977-5824 today. We’re located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia.