★★★★★ 4.9 from 850+ reviews
Lap-Band revision · Tijuana
I already have a Lap-Band and am considering another bariatric procedure. What options can Renew evaluate? Our surgeons evaluate conversion to a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass.
Revision is quoted separately from removal. HSA and FSA accepted.
Free, no-obligation review
A coordinator will contact you about your options and quote, with no commitment.
Prefer to talk? Call (844) 736-3963, available 24/7.
Prefer to talk? Call 24/7 (844) 736-3963
Renew Bariatrics does not perform new Lap-Band placements. We offer Lap-Band removal and revision surgery in Mexico. Explore the options below or submit your health application for review.
Revision options
Custom quoteAfter your medical review
The band is removed and about 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow sleeve. It holds much less food, affects hunger hormones and needs no adjustments.
About the gastric sleeve →Custom quoteAfter your medical review
The band is removed, then a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is performed. It combines a smaller stomach with reduced absorption and can help with reflux.
About gastric bypass →Only want the band taken out? See Lap-Band removal.
What the research says
Recent studies compare the two conversions in thousands of patients. Bypass tends to bring more weight loss in the first years, while sleeve has a lower rate of serious complications. Your surgeon will help you weigh the trade-offs.
| Lap-Band to gastric sleeve | Lap-Band to gastric bypass | |
|---|---|---|
| Excess weight loss at 1 and 2 years | Lower | Significantly higher (19 studies, 19,532 patients) |
| Excess weight loss at 6 months | Comparable (Greatbatch et al., 2025) | |
| Serious complications in 30 days | 3.3% | 5.2% (12,085 US patients) |
| Share of US band conversions, 2020–2021 | 63% | 37% (Dang et al., 2023) |
Clinical review
Weight regain, slippage, pouch enlargement, erosion or reflux all shape the plan.
When and where it was placed, and whether laparoscopically or with open surgery.
Your current weight, health conditions and what you want from a second procedure.
Your surgeon decides whether removal and conversion happen together or separately.
Is revision more complex than a first surgery? Yes. Any revision is more complex than first-time bariatric surgery, so it should be done by a surgeon who has performed it many times. A gastric bypass also brings its own risks, such as dumping syndrome, dehydration and gallstones. Meet our surgeons.
Pricing
Your revision quote depends on your band history and the procedure you choose, and it is separate from Lap-Band removal alone. For reference, a first-time gastric sleeve is $4,899 and a gastric bypass is $6,299. Revisions are quoted separately.
Send your health history and our surgeons will review your band. Virtual consultations are available.
Patients who had weight-loss surgery with Renew Bariatrics.
Video testimonial
A Renew patient who went from a Lap-Band to a gastric sleeve shares their experience.
5-star reviews from Google. Want to talk with a past patient? Ask your coordinator.
“Dr. Perez was outstanding. He said I was one of his difficult cases because of all the scar tissue from having my lap-band removed in 2024. He was able to complete my sleeve, and I feel great. I’m a RN in the US and the care I received was very high. This was the best decision ever with the best doctor!”
“The care, from applying to post-op, has been amazing. As a nurse, I am completely happy with the surgery and how I have been cared for. I am currently 2 years post surgery. I’ve lost 100 lbs and can keep up with my kids.”
“It was awesome from when I walked in. Awesome staff, awesome doctors. I had a few issues with my body not cooperating, but everyone from nurses to doctors were right on it.”
“Very satisfied, I highly recommend them. The staff, from the coordinator to the medical team, is excellent. The doctor gave me a lot of confidence; there was no discomfort that I couldn’t tolerate. My best decision.”
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Our surgeons evaluate conversion from a Lap-Band to a gastric sleeve or to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, based on your band history, health and goals.
It depends on you. A 2025 meta-analysis of 19,532 patients found more excess weight loss at 1 and 2 years after conversion to bypass, while a large US study found fewer serious complications after conversion to sleeve.
Either can be appropriate. A study of 12,085 US patients found similar 30-day safety for 1-stage and 2-stage conversions. A 2-step approach is usually advised if the band has eroded. Your surgeon decides after reviewing your case.
Lap-Band revision is priced by custom quote after your medical review. It depends on your band history and the procedure you convert to.
Any revision is more complex than first-time bariatric surgery, so it should be done by a surgeon who has performed it many times. Your surgeon will go over the risks of the option you are considering.
Recovery follows the procedure you convert to, including its diet stages. Because a revision is more complex, your surgeon will give you a plan for your own case.
Free surgeon review
Tell us a little about you and your band, and our team will follow up with your options and quote. No commitment.
Double board-certified surgeons with 9,000+ surgeries.
Prefer to talk? Call 24/7 (844) 736-3963
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