Bypass for reflux and hernia

[Knitchic 97]

Hello everyone! I have been lurking for a few weeks. I originally went to the surgeon thinking he would say I needed a Nissan Fundiplication but I was surprised when he said with my BMI of 38 I wouldn't be a good candidate for that procedure and he recommended a gastric bypass as it has a 99% success rate for reflux.

My question is has anyone on here had a similar experience? My insurance specifically EXCLUDES all bariatric procedures. We are waiting to hear if they will cover this due to it being for reflux and hernia repair.

[robysrose 14]

Hello I also had a bypass for hernia repair because a Nissan failed. However I'm 9 months out and still get heartburn but it's controlled with nexium. I received the gastric bypass at a starting weight of only 171 lbs insurance did cover it though. It's been quite a road living this lifestyle and recovering from the surgery as there were a few complications. The bypass took 10.5 hours 8 days later the bowel obstructed and 5 months later the gallbladder had to go. So it's been trying. My advice is just do a lot of research on living after surgery as it is quite different in a mental aspect. Good luck

[LoraLei2 18]

I have a hiatal hernia and godawful reflux. They told me I would benefit also. I am so looking forward to lying down and not feeling like I am drowning. I am going from a band to bypass.

[WendyA 7]

I just now was approved by insurance, that has to be done first before any further, so 8/31/15 is my first scheduled appt of many I'm sure. However, 3 yrs ago I did have a Nissan Fundoplication done, due to hiatal hernia and severe GERD, ended up with Barrett's esophagus. I still have the Nissan, and realize they may have to take it down to do the bypass which is fine with me, due to at my last EGD with my GI specialist it showed I still get reflux, so that didn't even stop it, but the extra weight is pulling on it and makes it uncomfortable, I so cannot wait for this weight to be gone, I will do everything necessary, no doubts there. So it seems the bypass is preferred over the sleeve if you have reflux, saw that on a youtube video....how many of you were advised for the same reason?

[toasty 371]

I have seen a bunch of people on these boards mentioning about problems with reflux with the sleeve. Many of them end up having a revision to RNY because of it. If you already have reflux, my understanding is that the sleeve is not recommended, since it is likely to make it worse.

By the way, congratulations on your approval and beginning the process.

[jamiemarie_11 18]

Same here. Hernia, acid reflux. Looking forward to not having it anymore

[justaboutme 42]

I was originally thinking of the sleeve but I have horrible acid reflux and am second guessing my decision. I am currently on a 6 month insurance required medically supervised diet so I have time to talk to my surgeon about it.

[Nancy1955 31]

Hello everyone! I have been lurking for a few weeks. I originally went to the surgeon thinking he would say I needed a Nissan Fundiplication but I was surprised when he said with my BMI of 38 I wouldn't be a good candidate for that procedure and he recommended a gastric bypass as it has a 99% success rate for reflux.

My question is has anyone on here had a similar experience? My insurance specifically EXCLUDES all bariatric procedures. We are waiting to hear if they will cover this due to it being for reflux and hernia repair.