Veteran Sleever having complications

[imawlsfailure 1]

I had a revision from a band to a sleeve in 2012 because my band ulcertated. When I had my sleeve, I was told that if it ever ulcerated I'd have have to revise to the bypass. I've been avoiding the symptoms for a year and now I can not eat or have a sip of Water without vomiting. I have heartburn almost always, and I belch frequently. I've moved to another state since surgery, and there are no Bari Surgeons in my area, and the GI dr's won't see me because I've had 5 abdominal surgeries.

Anyway, has anyone had their sleeve ulcerate? What was the treatment? Has anyone had to revise from sleeve to bypass?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Did you have a 1 part or 2 part procedure.Band out then wait 3 months for revision.It may be the staples.You need to get to a specialist ASAP!There has got to be a good dr in your state.Can the revise sleeve to bypass?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Have you gone to the ER?Also who was your surgeon?

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I don't know for sure what you mean by "ulcerated," but if you have stomach ulcers that condition is often treated by antibiotics.

Stomach ulcers are often / usually caused by the bacterium H. pylori.

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/h-pylori-helicobacter-pylori

[ausmith 374]

Call your last surgeon and ask him to recommend someone close to where you are. If he doesn't know of anyone tell him your symptoms and ask him what you need to do and where to go. Don't delay this any longer. You could be causing irreparable damage the longer you ignore it. Life is to short, don't delay

[jane13 2,256]

@ - call your old surgeon and ask like someone else suggested about another doctor in the area or where to go. if you don't get an answer there I would go to the ER. You can get dehydrated and that would cause grave complications:(

keep us posted.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I found another dr.His earliest appt is on Sept 1st.If I go to the ER what tests would they perform?They usually won't touch a person who has a band....?

[imawlsfailure 1]

I flew to Dallas the other day for an appt with a surgeon who was able to get me in next day. My sleeve and esophogas is eroded and I have to have a revision to RNY. I'm on weekly infusions, meds to coat my stomach in hopes of keeping food down, and zofran until surgery. I'm so disappointed and scared! I've now failed TWO WLS's!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Hang in there and don't be too hard on yourself.The RNY will be successful .

[ausmith 374]

Hang in there, think about how lucky you have caught it with enough time to do something about it. Let us know how you go. Good Luck

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Ulcerative sleeves in something few discuss ...,