Is regaining of weight common after weight loss
surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery can be an effective treatment for
obesity, and most people do lose weight after the procedure. But you'll always
be at risk of regaining weight you do lose, even years later. The surgery does
not suppress the appetite center in the brain and hence food cravings are not
reduced after all types of bariatric procedures.
To help reach your weight-loss goal and prevent weight
regain, it's crucial to make lifestyle changes along with having gastric bypass
surgery.
If you begin to regain weight after gastric bypass surgery,
talk to your doctor. You may need a thorough evaluation that includes medical,
psychological and lifestyle factors that could contribute to weight gain.
