Bariatric Revision Surgery
If you had weight loss surgery but are experiencing weight gain or issues like gastric reflux, bariatric revision surgery may be necessary.
The board-certified bariatric surgeons of ALO Bariatrics are highly skilled at performing many kinds of revision surgeries.
Learn why patients travel to ALO Bariatrics' Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, and Tijuana, Mexico, surgical facilities for their surgery...
Reasons to Get Revision Surgery
When a weight loss surgery patient undergoes an outdated technique, or a procedure like gastric sleeve surgery or gastric bypass surgery was performed by an inexperienced surgeon, complications can develop. In other cases, the stomach can become stretched due to overeating or a failure to follow post-operative instructions. Your doctor might recommend a revisional procedure for:
Weight Gain
Thousands of bariatric surgery patients don't experience enough weight loss after their gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or another weight loss surgery. Some of these patients actually gain back the weight they lost.
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease causes food and acidic juices from your stomach to flow into your esophagus. This complication from weight loss surgery can result in intense heartburn or damage to the esophageal lining.
Other Medical Issues
Complications related to gastric bands can also occur over time. If the band slips, you may need it replaced or repositioned. In extreme cases, the stomach tissue can erode or become infected.
Minimally Invasive Techniques for Precise Repairs
We use minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques whenever possible to revise a LAP-BAND®, gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and more. Surgical tools and an endoscopic camera are inserted through a few small incisions, reducing scarring and recovery times.
Our team is highly skilled at working around scar tissue left by a previous bariatric surgery. And we add an extra safety measure by suturing staple lines to prevent leakage.
Want World Class, Affordable Revision Surgery? Contact ALO Bariatrics to Get Started
Our highly experienced, board-certified bariatric surgeons perform affordable, cutting-edge revision procedures at state-of-the-art Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, hospitals.
If you live outside of Mexico, traveling to our warm, sunny country for this procedure could save you thousands of dollars.
To set up a revision surgery consultation and learn about the medical and personal amenities included in our medical tourism package, contact us online or call our Tijuana, Mexico office today. We can get your weight loss journey back on track.
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Our Patients Give Us 5-Stars "You will be in great hands. Highly recommend!"
M Kandola
2020
If you are nervous about getting surgery abroad, don't be. Alo Bariatrics was amazing. The hospital, the nurses, the doctor, the drivers, the coordinators were all amazing. You will be in great hands. Highly recommend!
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Carla Pennington
2020
I am having revision surgery on August 25th and I have had such a great experience with Alo Bariatrics scheduling. I am beyond thrilled with my patient and surgery coordinator Sandra Castaneda!...She has put me at ease and I’m excited for my journey to begin!
View On GoogleWe Excel at Revision Techniques Other Practices Aren't Capable of Performing
We have performed thousands of successful gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, LAP-BAND, and other weight loss procedures, giving us a unique insight into the bariatric revision surgery process. Two types of methods that set us apart include:
Distal Bypass Revision
This low-risk procedure revises a patient's first gastric bypass, resulting in more successful weight loss. The pouch created during the original gastric bypass surgery is redone to correct current weight loss issues. We also shorten the small intestine to decrease calorie absorption. We are one of the few teams to perform this gastric bypass revision procedure.
Gastric Sleeve to Distal Bypass
We also perform distal bypass revisions to correct the size of the gastric sleeve created during previous gastric sleeve surgery. This can provide better long-term weight loss results and prevent complications like GERD and weight gain.
Full List of Revision Surgery Procedures
- Revision to distal bypass
- Revision from sleeve gastrectomy to distal bypass
- Revision LAP-BAND to sleeve
- Revision LAP-BAND to bypass
- Revision LAP-BAND to mini bypass
- Revision LAP-BAND to duodenal switch
- Revision LAP-BAND to plication
- Revision LAP-BAND to SADI
- Revision sleeve to sleeve
- Revision sleeve to bypass
- Revision sleeve to mini bypass
- Revision sleeve to distal bypass
- Revision sleeve to duodenal switch
- Revision sleeve to SADI
- Revision bypass to distal bypass
- Revision mini bypass to bypass
- Revision mini bypass to distal bypass
- Revision ring to sleeve
- Revision ring to bypass
- Revision ring to duodenal switch
- Revision ring to SADI
- Revision plication to sleeve
- Revision plication to bypass
- Revision plication to mini bypass
- Revision plication to distal bypass
- Revision plication to duodenal switch
- Revision plication to SADI
Revision Surgery Cost United States vs. Mexico
Payment Options and Financing
We accept cash, credit cards, and money orders. We also offer flexible financing options to make your bariatric revision surgery as affordable as possible.
What's Included in Our Bariatric Surgery Fees?
The following amenities are included in our bariatric surgery medical tourism packages, regardless of whether you choose our Tijuana, Guadalajara, or Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, locations. Please note that airfare is not included.
Private Driver
Chauffeured round-trip transfers from airport to hotel to hospital
Medical Procedures
Surgery, lab exams, x-rays, medical evaluation, pre-op prep, and more
Hospital Stay and Costs
Hospital and surgery rooms, surgeon, and anesthesiologist fees
Post-Op Care
Prescription drugs, certified nurse care, customized nutrition and meal plans from a certified nutritionist
Lodging
You will stay at a modern, relaxing hotel near the local hospital, so you can turn your visit into an experience that feels more like a vacation than medical care
Amanda Talks about ALO's Superior Patient Care
Amanda flew to San Diego from her Alberta home for weight loss surgery at our Tijuana location. A year later, she's lost over 145 pounds and loves that she can still contact Dr. Lopez for support.
Why should you choose ALO Bariatrics for your revision surgery?
World-Class Surgeons Dedicated to Superior Results
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Dr. Alejandro Lopez
Dr. Lopez is a highly regarded, board-certified surgeon who has performed over 6,000 bariatric surgery procedures since 2005. Dr. Lopez is a published medical author and received specialized training at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Salvador Ramirez
Also a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Ramirez is a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. He has practiced since 2012. His goal in life is to bring happiness to his patients through his work.
5-Star Reviews for Our Patient Care "Dr. Lopez and his staff were so good to me."
Lynn Wade
2019
Great experience, Dr. Lopez and his staff were so good to me. I had gastric sleeve surgery June 3, 2019. Every detail from my first encounter with them was top notch...I can email, call, or message them day or night and they are there to answer all of my questions. I am 3 weeks out started at 233 down 201 32 pounds already so awesome I couldn't have done this without them. Forever grateful. Thank you.
Jennifer Tawdi
2019
I received the best care at ALO Bariatrics TJ location, the whole medical staff amazing! I promise you will not regret allowing them to give you the tool to kick obesity out of your life. I'm forever grateful. The doctors at ALO are very humble and driver is super nice. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy...Heaviest Weight 275...Surgery Weight 248.6 Current weight 130
View On GooglePricing for Other Weight Loss Surgeries
Having your initial weight loss procedure performed by the renowned surgeons of ALO Bariatrics is a good way to avoid future revision surgery. On average, our prices are 80 percent lower than in the United States:
| Location | Gastric Sleeve | Gastric Bypass | Duodenal Switch | LAP-BAND |
| Tijuana | $4,700 | $6,300 | $6,800 | $5,500 |
| Puerto Vallarta | $4,900 | $6,500 | $7,200 | $6,500 |
| Guadalajara - Real San Jose | $5,100 | $6,700 | $7,400 | $6,700 |
| Guadalajara - Puerta de Hierro | $4,500 | $6,100 | $6,600 | $5,300 |
