Do you feel like you might need revision surgery but carry shame, fearing it means you "failed" your original procedure? Dr. Melissa Bagloo of Advent Health joins us to bring insight and encouragement. She’ll walk us through what revisional bariatric surgery is, explaining that sometimes it's necessary—not due to any fault of the patient. Dr. Bagloo also shares how to know if you’re a candidate for a revision and why finding a surgeon you trust is vital. We share our journeys, which include revision surgery, and discuss why it’s essential to understand that obesity is a chronic disease requiring ongoing care. Plus, we explore the challenges of tracking bariatric data and the importance of choosing a highly skilled surgeon. Don’t miss this discussion about whether revisional surgery might be the right step for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[0:28] This episode is sponsored by Advent Health Central Florida.
[1:17] Revision surgery is defined as a surgery that comes after your original surgery and is nothing to be ashamed of.
[4:02] Jason and Natalie share their revision stories.
[8:03] When patients are too high-risk, revision surgery is often necessary.
[13:25] There are continual advancements in bariatric surgery.
[21:09] Getting the proper patient/physician relationship and support from the BariNation Membership Community.
[23:40] When would a patient know they would benefit from revisional surgery?
[26:22] Jason and Natalie reveal when they knew they were candidates for revisional surgery.
[37:10] What to look for in a surgeon.
[42:49] Advent Health offers self-pay options if insurance refuses to pay.

[52:56] How to make connections to Advent Health and take advantage of Special Advent Health Discounted Monthly Member and Join the BariNation Membership community to support your journey.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Revisional bariatric surgery is sometimes a necessary step, often due to factors beyond the patient’s control. Both patients and providers need to see it as part of a continued journey, not a failure.
Finding the right surgeon is essential: Patients considering revision surgery should seek a surgeon experienced in various bariatric procedures and with whom they feel comfortable.
Obesity is a chronic disease. Obesity requires ongoing management and care, and addressing the emotional aspects, such as patient shame, can improve patient experiences and long-term results. The critical point is understanding and accepting that it is a chronic disease.

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BIOGRAPHY: Melissa Bagloo, MD

Melissa Bagloo, MD, is a board-certified bariatric and general surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Bagloo joined AdventHealth after training and initiating her practice in the northeast. Upon receiving her medical degree from the University of Florida, College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, Dr. Bagloo went on to complete a general surgery residency at New York University School of Medicine and a minimally invasive and bariatric surgery fellowship at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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