Endoscopic gastric bypass revision restores a stretched gastric pouch to its original size, or smaller.
Endoscopic gastric bypass revision, also known as bariatric revision or transoral outlet reduction (TORe), is an outpatient, non-surgical procedure designed to stop weight regain and jumpstart weight loss after gastric bypass bariatric surgery. The procedure is performed by a highly-trained gastroenterologist who uses advanced techniques to help tighten the surgical pouch and outlet created during the original gastric bypass surgery to their original size – promoting rapid, sustainable weight loss.
Patients lose the weight they’ve gained, experience a restored sense of fullness, and regain control of their health and life – all with a non-surgical procedure that takes less than 30 minutes. Most patients are back to work and regular activities in just two to three days.
Endoscopic gastric bypass revision is for patients who originally underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. However, we can also use this procedure to revise an enlarged vertical sleeve gastrectomy. In this case, the technique is more like our endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, which is another effective, non-surgical weight loss treatment we offer.
You may be a candidate for endoscopic gastric bypass revision if you did not lose sufficient weight after your initial bypass or if you have gained weight back over time. Because it is a non-surgical procedure, it can also be appropriate for individuals who are not good candidates for additional surgery.
Endoscopic gastric bypass revision may not be right for you if you experienced symptoms after your original procedure like ulcers. It is also not recommended for patients who have gained weight for reasons beyond enlargement of the gastric pouch or outlet. Our physicians will assess your specific situation and medical history to determine whether this weight loss treatment is the right choice for you.
Our most successful patients are those who commit to lifestyle changes after the procedure. At True You Weight Loss, our team offers a personalized approach to care you won’t find anywhere else. We provide individualized, ongoing support after your treatment, including medical team follow-up, one year of personalized nutrition counseling, and our encouraging online support group and community. We are committed to helping every patient achieve their weight loss goals.
Endoscopic gastric bypass revision is an outpatient procedure performed under sedation. Once you are asleep, your physician will place the endoscope into your mouth and thread it down to your stomach. The endoscope has a light and camera that allows your doctor to clearly visualize the treatment area via video without the need for any incisions.
The endoscope also has a revolutionary suturing device that gives your doctor the ability to place sutures directly into the enlarged gastric pouch and its outlet to reduce their size. The treatment takes less than 30 minutes to complete in our office. You’ll be able to return home the same day as your procedure, allowing you to rest and recover in familiar surroundings rather than a hospital room. Most patients return to work and other activities within two to three days after their procedure.
The revision of your gastric bypass will help you feel full with smaller portions and it also allows you to stay full for longer. By reducing your hunger and food intake, you’ll be able to stop weight regain and quickly start losing weight again. Most of our patients lose around 10-20% of their total body weight. While this amount may not be as substantial as what you lost after your original bypass surgery, this weight loss should be more long-lasting.
Total weight loss varies from patient to patient and depends on many factors – including your commitment to adhering to the True You Weight Loss program and following dietary and exercise recommendations. We provide ongoing support and education, including one-on-one nutrition counseling, after your procedure to keep you on track and help you realize your weight loss goals.
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At True You Weight Loss, we believe in price transparency so our patients know exactly what their procedure and accompanying services will cost them. Currently, the price of our endoscopic gastric bypass revision is $11,995. This amount includes your initial consultation and any pre-procedure labs ordered by your doctor.
Unlimited medical follow-up and 24/7 direct access to your physician are also included. Plus, we provide 12 months of one-on-one nutrition counseling, so you have all the support you need to achieve your weight loss goals and maintain them.
Unfortunately, insurance does not cover the cost of endoscopic bariatric revision at this time. We offer a variety of financing options to ensure your weight loss treatment is affordable for you.
Yes. While endoscopic revision is most commonly used to fix a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, we can also correct an enlarged vertical sleeve gastrectomy. The procedure involves endoscopically suturing the sleeve to make it small again. This process is closely related to the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure. Contact us to learn if you may be a candidate.
