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So, I have been really struggling with acid since my sleeve surgery in May 2016. I have had mad pain when I get hungry, and any food other than dairy pretty much burns my esophagus all the way down. I finally complained so much that my surgeon ordered an upper GI (which I thought was torture; 2 different kinds of barium--ACK!!) They said there was "no reflux", but rather a "sliding hernia". What in the actual heck caused that?? Why does it feel so much like reflux if it isn't reflux? I hurt all the time in the place that I visualize being the point where my esophagus is attached to my stomach. Next step is another upper endoscopy (I had one preop and no hernia was present), and then they will decide what action needs to be taken to help me. There was mention of converting to a bypass, and I have read that it is hard to fix this problem long term with hernia repair alone. So I am nervous about all of this, and I really need some advice. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but I kind of hope if someone else has had this experience they could tell me about it. I am okay with having a bypass, but I really dread the liquid diet and starting over in my recovery. Will it make me lose more hair? I have lost so much hair already, and it's finally slowing down. My anxiety is in overdrive, but my endoscopy is not scheduled until 9/21...I am miserable and it seems so far away...

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@@KristenLe Thank you so much. I have been feeling a little rough for sure. I am trying to keep the Protein and Water coming, but admittedly, some days are just harder than others. It will get better, but it's hard to stay positive with a belly ache. Thanks again for your kind words.

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So many different experiences here. My husband had 2 hernias repaired but luckily we have minimal acid reflux. Good luck, with a good doctor I pray.

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