GERD a problem for anyone?

[Astrosgirl 96]

So I am still pretty new and have not had the surgery yet, I am kind of confused about which one to have now. I was all set on the sleeve until I started reading how bad the reflux is. Some have even ended up having to go back under and get the bypass because it had gotten so bad.

I already have a hard time with indigestion and reflux, I really don't want it to get worse! Anyone else experience this worsening after surgery?

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I have reflux because of this darn lapband.I want a revision to the sleeve....hopefully it is manageable .

[TexasGal82 25]

Have you had an EGD yet? I had terrible heartburn and indigestion but was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia during my Preop process. They repaired the hernia at the same time they did my sleeve. I'm only 7 days out and still on liquids so I can't speak to the longevity but I haven't had an issue with acid at all this past week and it was still a daily occurrence on my liquid Preop diet.

[zonetracy 53]

I also had reflux before surgery and during surgery my hernia was repaired. The surgeon always prescribes 3 months of omeprazole to her sleeve patients. At 3 months she says to stop the omeprazole and see how you do. Some people need it forever and some don't. i'm hoping i won't need it again but i have a few more weeks to go before my 3 month mark. I'll update then.

[chasingpolaris321 214]

I'm one of the ones who is in the process of revising from sleeve to bypass. I developed terrible GERD post op and recently found out that I also developed Barrett's Esophagus. I don't think this is a common occurrence, but GERD is definitely something I'd take into consideration if I already had it pre op. I couldn't have know this would happen and think the sleeve is a great procedure for a lot of people. No regrets from me, but talk to your doctor about your concerns. They will have the best recommendations.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

What is the test for Barrets esophagus?

[chasingpolaris321 214]

What is the test for Barrets esophagus?

I was diagnosed with an endoscopy

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Thanks..slaw a gastro doc.....he has scheduled upper GI barium and endoscopy....will see what happens.I just found out I have a small hiatal hernia..l am compiling it all for a revision...sleeve or bypass .

[Astrosgirl 96]

Thanks all! I think I want to have some testing before deciding on a definite. I really would rather have the sleeve though by not at the expense of worsening the reflux. Guess we will see!

[Bndtoslv 292]

Have you had an EGD yet? I had terrible heartburn and indigestion but was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia during my Preop process. They repaired the hernia at the same time they did my sleeve. I'm only 7 days out and still on liquids so I can't speak to the longevity but I haven't had an issue with acid at all this past week and it was still a daily occurrence on my liquid Preop diet.

This was me. Gerd gone after hernia repair.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I am hoping to get insurance to pay for a revision ....so far hiatal hernia....co morbities,regain of weight ,port pain,throwing up,PCOS,Post Metatastic breast cancer.....gained too much weight after chemo...high cholesterol,metformin....insulin resistance ...I desperately need a revision!!!!

[Astrosgirl 96]

I am hoping to get insurance to pay for a revision ....so far hiatal hernia....co morbities,regain of weight ,port pain,throwing up,PCOS,Post Metatastic breast cancer.....gained too much weight after chemo...high cholesterol,metformin....insulin resistance ...I desperately need a revision!!!!

I pray you get approved! I am so sorry for all you have been through!!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I have decided to go for the bypass.I am not cutting my stomach.It has been through too much band torture.I want a revision to the "Gold Standard"that's it.