Barrett's Esophogas

[teddie james 0]

Hi!

I was just given my surg. date in 4 weeks. As part of the pre-op I had to have an endoscopy. I did not have any symptoms, this was done as part of the prelims for surg.

I just received a call from my doc and was told that I have Barrett's esophogus and that I should not have the sleeve but opt for the bypass instead.

Has anyone heard of this or dealt with a similar problem. I am reading alot about those of you that have the haital hernia,but haven't seen anything about Barrett's.

Thanks for helping out!

[JDHenin 165]

Hi!! Yes I had to have 2 endoscopies done. The first one 'suspected' the Barrett's. Because of this, I had to go for an EUS which is a endoscopic ultra sound. This is a much more thorough test and they actually biopsy the esophagus. I was told that a regular endo doesn't see as much as the eus. By having this done, they saw no indication of Barrett's. My surgeon told me the same thing. Sleeve is not recommended for ppl with barretts. Can cause severe acid reflux, and can cause esophageal cancer. Most ppl who have Barrett's never know they even have it. I'm thankful it was ruled out for me. Did they suggest an EUS for you?

[teddie james 0]

Thanks for responding! They did a biopsy while they were in there and I have another meeting Mon with my doc. I need to find a GI doc ASAP.

Did you have the sleeve and do you have issues with reflux?

[JDHenin 165]

My surgery is this monday the 9th. Because I was cleared of the Barrett's is

why I can be sleeved. I do have esophagitis which I take a med called Dexilant

daily. I don't FEEL any reflux but my doc said u don't have to feel it to have it.