Flipped stomach

[SnapIGotThis 44]

Has anyone been told that their stomach has flipped, prior to banding. They found out mine has flipped when they did the upper GI & so I had to do a barium swallow as well. My GI Dr said that the surgeon would have to put it back in place prior to banding me. I am at higher risk of having a regular incision.

[line-dancer 810]

how does that happen? wow hope things get better soon.

[SnapIGotThis 44]

Lol. I have no idea. Dr said they may be able to tell during surgery.

[Baba Wawa 543]

Do you think maybe it "slipped"? If you have a hiatal hernia, the stomach can "slip" up into the chest...

[SnapIGotThis 44]

Dr said the Hernia I have is more complex. The bottom of my stomach is flopped up to the top and is herniated through the diaprham.

[kyrasgrandma 228]

wow, does it cause you lots of pain or heartburn? Just think how good you will feel once it is fixed. I had a huge hiatal hernia and after being banded and having the hernia fixed at the same time I feel 100% better. No more heartburn and no more stomach pills.< /p>

[SnapIGotThis 44]

Yes, my symptoms were getting worse with time. Shortly before I started on my liquids I could not eat a full meal without feeling like it would come back up if I took another bite. (kind of like the band will be I imagine, lol) I found out the hard way recently. food came back up as I was driving....I was not ready for that. I have been on stomach meds forever. Lots of heartburn & reflux.