I really need support for what's ahead...Revision of my sleeve to bypass.

[justhere4theshow 462]

Okay, so I had the upper GI and the endoscopy. I have intractable bile reflux, which has damaged my esophagus. I also have a small sliding hiatal hernia which causes a slight amount of discomfort when I eat. My surgeon has decided to revise my sleeve to bypass. I was fine with all of this, but I think the stress is wearing me down. I am so tired and scared. I know this is necessary, but for some reason, my anxiety is off the charts. I was nowhere near this anxious before the sleeve. I know it will make me feel better, and I am hoping I will feel less anxiety once the surgery is scheduled. Just waiting for BCBS to approve everything and I will get the next possible date to go to the OR since I have esophageal erosion. Has anyone else had this done? Please share your experience...I want to know what I can expect. So discouraged to start over, but blessed to have a plan!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Good luck on your surgery. Intractable bile reflux sounds a little like GERD. I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass. One of the reasons why I had RNY was because I had severe acid reflux (GERD). Sleeve will only make this condition worse. I have not been bothered with GERD since my operation. This article explains my experience with RNY. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

[justhere4theshow 462]

@@James Marusek, thank you for your reply. Yeah, bile reflux feels like GERD. Except it's not really stomach acid causing the problem; it's pure bile. I wake up choking on it. My gallbladder is gone, so I think that makes it worse too. I know I will be feeling much better soon. Thanks again for your reply!!

[Rosey posey 176]

Hey I lost 13 pounds from last visit to Primary 1 month ago. I can wave that at Dr Miller (my surgeon at Mount Carmel) to prove I'm trying to help myself down and am motivated. Thanks folks for being here. Rosey

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