Advice needed

[lovelylala 6]

Hey everyone, my surgery date is coming up on July 25th. Initially my surgeon recommended bypass because I have reflux. My reflux improved significantly and I asked if I could do sleeve instead and he said ok. Now my reflux is back with a vengeance and I'm scared that surgery is going to make it worse. Did anyone have sleeve then regret it because of reflux? Any personal experiences with this kind of situation would be greatly appreciated

[JohnGraySmiley 88]

Hello, I did not have reflux problems prior to surgery and nothing severe post-op. I had my surgery May 10 & I haven't had a reflux problem since maybe the first few days after surgery.

Hope all goes well!

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[stacyrg2 350]

I am converting from sleeve to bypass on 7/1 because of severe reflux. I didn't have any reflux prior to surgery and it didn't develop until a year post op. I know some people have had their reflux/GERD resolve with the sleeve surgery, but in hindsight, if I had reflux prior to my surgery and I know how horrible it can get after, I never would have had the sleeve. I would have had bypass. I want to make it clear that the only reason I am converting to bypass is in an attempt to cure my GERD and protect my esophagus. I am a true believer in VSG and am maintaining a 120+lb weight loss. I am currently having a hard time accepting the loss of my sleeve. I in no way believe that bypass is the better surgery for all people. However, knowing what I know now, I do believe it is the better choice anatomically if you have a prior history with reflux/GERD.

Good luck with your decision.