{"id":21213,"date":"2026-06-23T17:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medispa-physimed.com\/?p=21213"},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:56:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:56:42","slug":"bariatric-surgery-why-do-patients-regain-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medispa-physimed.com\/en\/doc-albert-md\/chirurgie-bariatrique-pourquoi-les-patients-reprennent-ils-du-poids\/","title":{"rendered":"Bariatric surgery: why do patients regain weight?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-path-to-node=\"5\">The operation is a tool, not a definitive solution.<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Dear patients and friends,<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Bariatric surgery is a powerful intervention that transforms the lives of thousands of people. However, it is sometimes the case that some patients experience weight regain over time. This is an often taboo reality, but one that is essential to understand in order to address it better.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">But here's an important reality:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Bariatric surgery modifies your anatomy, but it doesn't change your lifestyle habits or the complex hormonal mechanisms of hunger.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">In this short video clip, I explain why weight regain occurs and, more importantly, how we can intervene to regain control of your health journey.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Key factors often involved:<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Progressive enlargement of the stomach pouch or eating habits that \u201cstretch\u201d the system<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">\u2714\ufe0f The return of hormonal cravings (the return of \u201cfood noise\u201d)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Loss of nutritional and medical follow-up after a few years<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Nutritional deficiencies that affect metabolism<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Underlying psychological mechanisms that influence the relationship with food<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">At Physimed, we don't judge, we support. We have developed expertise in helping patients who have undergone bariatric surgery to stabilize or reverse weight regain.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">\ud83c\udfa4 <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">This episode is from our Podcast:<\/b> <i data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"47\">\u201cPost-Surgery: Maintaining Your Results Long-Term\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">In this episode, we discuss:\n* The difference between surgical failure and metabolic adaptation\n* Medical options (including GLP-1s) for post-surgical patients\n* The need for ongoing psychological support\n* How to \u201creset\u201d habits after regaining weight<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18\"><b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Do you need follow-up for your post-bariatric surgery journey?<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">If you've had surgery and are noticing weight regain, don't wait: \ud83d\udcde You can book a free initial medical consultation at 514-747-8099.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L&#8217;op\u00e9ration est un outil, pas une solution d\u00e9finitive. Chers patients et amis, La chirurgie bariatrique est une intervention puissante qui transforme la vie de milliers de personnes. Cependant, il arrive que certains patients observent une reprise de poids avec le temps. C&#8217;est une r\u00e9alit\u00e9 souvent taboue, mais qu&#8217;il est essentiel de comprendre pour mieux l&#8217;adresser. 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