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Bariatric Revision Surgery in Delray Beach and Across Florida
Regained the weight? Living with reflux after a sleeve? A first procedure that failed is not the end of the road. At South Florida Bariatrics, Dr. Ariel Rodriguez is a board-certified surgeon, FACS and FASMBS, with 15+ years correcting other surgeons’ work.
Bariatric Revision Surgery in Delray Beach by Dr. Ariel Rodriguez
You did everything asked of you the first time, and the weight came back anyway. Or the band slipped, or the heartburn started and never stopped. Whatever brought you here, you are not the exception, and this is not your failure.
Second procedures are harder than first ones. Scar tissue distorts the planes a surgeon works in, the original anatomy may not match what the operative note says, and the margin for error narrows considerably. Dr. Rodriguez has spent more than 15 years and thousands of cases building the judgment this work demands.
He holds FACS and FASMBS credentials and reviews every operative record personally before offering an opinion. Patients seeking bariatric revision surgery in Delray Beach can receive a thorough evaluation to understand whether a conversion procedure, revision, or a non-surgical approach is the right path forward. Some patients who come to us need a conversion. Others need better nutritional support and no surgery at all, and we will tell you which one you are.
What Is Bariatric Revision and Conversion Surgery?
Revision surgery corrects or adjusts a bariatric procedure you have already had. Conversion surgery changes it into a different procedure entirely. Both are performed laparoscopically wherever your previous anatomy allows it.
The most common route we see is a sleeve to bypass conversion, usually because reflux has become intolerable or because weight regain has set in. We also remove failed gastric bands and convert them to a sleeve or bypass in a single operation, and we repair enlarged pouches from earlier bypass surgery.
Every case begins with imaging and an endoscopy rather than an assumption.
What was recorded in your original operative note and what we find on the day are not always the same, and planning around the actual anatomy is the difference between a durable result and a third procedure.
We also provide revision and conversion surgery for patients in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and surrounding areas across Florida. If you are considering bariatric surgery in Delray Beach, our team can evaluate your previous procedure, understand your current goals, and recommend the right surgical approach. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you move forward with a personalized treatment plan.
Your Timeline, Start To Finish
Revision cases take longer to plan than first procedures. Expect 4 to 6 weeks from consultation to surgery.
Records Review
Bring or send your original operative report and any imaging you have. Dr. Rodriguez reads them before your appointment so the consultation starts from facts rather than guesswork.
Diagnostic Workup
An upper endoscopy and a contrast study show us what your anatomy actually looks like now. Bloodwork identifies any deficiencies left over from the first procedure that need correcting first.
Planning And Preparation
We confirm which conversion suits your findings and quote a fixed price. A liver-shrinking diet and a nutritional catch-up run alongside this so you arrive in the best possible condition.
Procedure Day
Revision operations take longer than primary ones because scar tissue has to be worked through carefully. Most patients still go home the same day, though we occasionally keep you overnight.
Follow-up
Closer monitoring than a first procedure, with earlier labs and more frequent reviews. Revision surgery recovery asks more of you, so we stay involved for longer.
Ready when you are.
One procedure that did not work does not close the door on the next one. Book a consultation at South Florida Bariatrics and let us read your records before you decide anything.
Is Bariatric Revision Surgery in Delray Beach Right for You?
Dr. Rodriguez turns patients away when the fit is wrong. Here is where you can place yourself before you ever walk in.
Revision Surgery Is Often A Strong Fit If
- You have regained a significant share of the weight you originally lost
- Reflux started after a sleeve and medication no longer controls it
- Your gastric band has slipped, eroded, or simply stopped working
- An earlier bypass pouch has stretched and restriction has disappeared
- Your first procedure never produced meaningful weight loss at all
- You can supply the operative records from your original surgery
Another Option May Suit You Better If
- Your regain has been modest and a structured nutritional reset has not yet been tried
- Recent complications mean your tissue needs several more months to settle
- Untreated deficiencies or an eating disorder need addressing before any operation
- You have never had bariatric surgery, in which case a primary procedure is your starting point
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FAQs on Revision and Conversion Surgery
Does needing a revision mean I did something wrong?
No, and we hear this worry at nearly every consultation. Anatomy stretches, bands fail mechanically, and some people simply do not respond to a given procedure regardless of effort. At South Florida Bariatrics, we treat regain as a clinical problem to solve rather than a verdict on your discipline.
Do I need my original operative report before I can be seen?
It helps enormously, and we ask you to request it from your previous surgeon before your appointment. If it cannot be obtained, we can still proceed, because imaging and endoscopy will show us your current anatomy. The report simply saves time and tells us what was intended.
How much weight can I expect to lose after a conversion?
Our conversion patients typically lose 50 to 60 percent of their remaining excess weight, which is a lower figure than a first-time procedure would deliver. That is an honest expectation rather than a disappointing one. For most people, the reflux relief or the halt in regain matters as much as the number on the scale.
What does revision surgery cost?
At South Florida Bariatrics, we quote after we have read your operative records and seen your imaging, because a band removal and a full sleeve to bypass conversion are very different pieces of work. What we will not do is give you a headline price and revise it upward later. You get a fixed, all-inclusive figure before you commit to anything.
Better yet, see us in person!
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
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4600 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, Florida 33445, United States
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