Need Help/advice On Surgery Type

[Capt Kirk 2]

Long story short, I had my pre-op EGD done, and they discovered an extreme hiatal hernia and I was referred to a thorasic surgeon for a consult. The thorasic surgeon wanted an additional EGD + a bunch of other tests. I just met with the surgeon again after my tests results came back, and he said I am not a good candidate for the sleeve.

Basically he said that the valve that controls acid from my esophagus to my stomach does not function and that I have esophagel scarring from reflux in the past. He said that I shouldn't get the surgery, due to a higher chance of throat cancer in the future. He said a RNY or Lap Band is a way better choice for me then a Sleeve. Ultimately if I still wanted to get the sleeve, it would be my decision, but he said that I would live with horrific acid reflux for the rest of my life.

I know no one on here has seen my lab results, but what are your thoughts? How bad is reflux with the sleeve? Does anyone else have similar issues?

I was deadset on getting the sleeve done, and now I don't know what I want to do. I definitely don't want the lap band, but the RNY seems too extreme for me.

SIgh.

[cassieh 136]

I had extreme acid reflux before my sleeve was done. I took nexium and that worked well. After surgery I was put on prevacid that dissolves on the tounge. My reflux has not been bad since surgery. Maybe u should get a second opinion. Good luck tho.

[BeautyVGSJourney 99]

I suggest a second opinion, specially since he is suggesting the lapband which has horrible reflux associated with it. There has been research that shows that the sleeve and the band both can aggreviate reflux, so if you endup doing it you might have to take a pump inhibitor (such as prilosec) for the rest of your life, or at least for a while. But being obese is also a risk factor for reflux, so which is the worse of two evils? I would definitely seek another opinion. My surgeon in Mexico does mostly bariatric surgeries but also hernia repairs and other stuff like that, I can give you his information and I am sure he can give you his opinion (the best part is that he will not charge you for it LOL). IF you want it please message me.

Good luck!

[Capt Kirk 2]

I went with my surgeons advice and am getting the RNY. Supposedly he is the best surgeon in all of Washington state, so we'll see.

[BeautyVGSJourney 99]

Good luck in your journey!