Many of us went into weight loss surgery believing not only that surgery would be the only “thing” we needed to find and maintain a healthy weight, but that having a second bariatric surgery was not even on our radar. But for thousands of bariatric patients every year, revisional surgeries are medically needed and necessary. 
A “revisionist” has a revisited attitude to a previously accepted situation or point of view. A Revisionist is someone who never stops seeking answers and is open to new and different possibilities. A Revisionist is someone who never gives up on themselves, and in today's episode, you will learn how Jason became a Revisionist. 
Bariatric revision surgeries are needed for many different reasons. Some patients experience the onset or return of acid reflux or GERD, others have complications that are related to or unrelated to surgery, and other patients see the result of metabolic conditions, syndromes, or disease or the onset of these issues after their procedure. Sometimes, patients cannot reach a weight that would allow them to be metabolically well, and other times it is a combination of factors that require revision surgery. No matter the reason, patients need to be supported, seen, and heard throughout their lifetime if they are to continue to access the care and treatment needed to manage their lifelong and chronic disease of obesity. 
In this episode, Jason shares his Revisionist story, explaining how we went from never wanting another surgery to being on the path to a revision from VSG to SADI. He talks about the mindset shifts he had to make and the conversations he needed to have with himself and others that made this change possible. He will share what he wishes he had done the first time around and the changes he plans on making after surgery to do all that he can to treat his disease. 
A revision might not be in your future. But learning and the struggles of other members of our greater bariatric community will only add to your understanding of the disease of obesity and help you become an ally for those who are working so hard to onboard the treatment the disease of obesity requires. If you think a revision might be in your future, this episode will empower you to become a Revisionist through self-reflection and patient advocacy. 
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About BariNation: BariNation is a bariatric educational organization on a mission to empower patients to access and utilize the tools, resources, and education needed to find and maintain personal wellness. We connect patients with the support they need, when and where they need it. BariNation produces an award-winning weekly podcast and hosts a support membership community that teams up with credentialed and licensed bariatric experts and clinicians. 
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