Many patients in Plano, TX turn to Total Wellness & Bariatrics when their original weight loss surgery no longer delivers the results they hoped for. Whether you’re dealing with weight regain, complications, or poor outcomes from a procedure like the gastric band, our experienced bariatric team provides a thorough medical evaluation and builds a personalized revision plan to help you get back on track.
At our Plano bariatric clinic, you’re never treated like “just another case.” We take the time to understand what went wrong, and what can be done to help you succeed moving forward.
Come visit us if you’re experiencing the following symptoms:
Many LAGB procedures require inconvenient and frustrating adjustments and tweaking. Worse yet, many patients come to Total Wellness with complaints of abdominal pain, reflux vomiting, and persistent weight gain. Even more concerning, is the unique ability of the lap band to cause scar tissue around the stomach, leakage of the band or port itself, and infections associated with the port. There are also reports of significant esophageal reflux with dilation of the esophagus. Little wonder that lap band removal rates can be around 50% or more within 10 years of a lap band procedure. In general, Total Wellness discourages the gastric lap band procedure because of these associated risks.
Many gastric bypass patients regain around 10% of their lost weight within 5–10 years. This often happens when the stomach pouch or the connection to the small intestine stretches, reducing restriction and increasing hunger. A bypass revision can restore proper function and help you regain control of your weight loss.
This is one of the most common problems we treat and our goal is losing ALL of the regained weight. This is can be performed with a Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) approach with an average hospital stay of 1 day.
Common in the 1980s, VBG created a small stomach pouch using a silastic band. Over time, scar tissue often forms, making solid foods difficult to tolerate, leading patients to rely on soft, high-calorie foods that hinder weight loss. Staple line disruption can also occur, eliminating restriction altogether. Our team provides effective revision options to correct these issues and support healthier outcomes.
While these operations were performed through an open incision we can correct these problems by laparoscopic and/or endoscopic techniques. This can be converted to a more effective result by revising the VBG to a gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or duodenal switch. Long-term results are similar to a primary procedure.
If your sleeve gastrectomy hasn’t produced the weight loss you expected, a conversion may be the best next step. Our Plano surgeons often recommend transitioning the sleeve to a gastric bypass or duodenal switch, both of which can significantly improve weight loss and metabolic results.
It’s a fact: no weight loss procedure is perfect for everyone, and long-term challenges can happen. But experiencing weight regain does not mean you failed—and it definitely doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
With more than two decades of experience, our Plano bariatric team identifies exactly why your first procedure fell short and provides a tailored revision plan to help you succeed moving forward.
“I had a my reversal done 3 weeks ago and they have kept up with me. The surgical team who did the my surgery 9 years ago pushed me in & out with no updates or follow up. Very glad I found a doctor who took me seriously and one who cares about patients. Crystal is a beautiful soul that will do everything possible for you & makes sure day or night she will call to check in with you. I appreciate both of them for their hard work and caring spirit. It’s really a family you come into. Don’t look nowhere else.”
“I live in Austin and went to see Total Wellness because all bariatric surgeons that I contacted in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston refused to see me. I had bariatric surgery 3 years ago in NC and have been experiencing complications for 2 years. I have been unable to get a bariatric surgeon to take my case to correct an internal hernia that has caused multiple hospitalizations and much distress. I explained my situation and all I had been through over the last 2 years. I told them that I could find no bariatric surgeon willing to help me. Total Wellness replied “We will help you”. I almost cried right there. They showed such compassion. The surgeon did perform surgery on me to correct the internal hernia and now I am able to eat without nausea, bloating, or pain. They have changed my life for the better. I will be forever indebted for their compassion and skill in bariatrics surgery. I would highly recommend Total Wellness to anyone seeking bariatric surgery or management of complications. Thank you doctor! Blessings to you!”
