Gastric Sleeve & Barrett's Esophagus?

[amiaghost 0]

I have been trying to search Google but I am coming up with not a whole lot on this topic!

For background I have GERD and during an endoscopy last year the doctor found that I had Barrett's Esophagus. I take OTC Nexium and that keeps the GERD under control, I don't have an issue as long as I take it each morning.

However I know that the sleeve can increase issues a patient has with GERD, what I can't seem to find is if its recommended to have the sleeve if you have Barrett's. Did anyone here have Barrett's before they had the sleeve done, and if so what did you discuss with your surgeon regarding it? The sleeve is the procedure I would strongly prefer, but not if Barrett's makes it an unwise decision.

[ZumbaMami 12]

I have GERD & Barrett's Esophagus and the sleeve is not recommended in either case. I learned this from my surgeon and Gastroenterologist. I am three weeks post-op and down to only one medication for GERD where I was taking three medications pre-op. I have only had break through reflux twice since gastric bypass RNY surgery, which for me is a miracle. Once you start the pre-op process with a surgeon they will explain the options. You also might find this article helpful.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12874685

[Mhy12784 423]

I was planning on getting a sleeve, but I do have severe GERD (but not barret). I think it would be a mistake to have a sleeve with both. If you have a huge Hiatal Hernia then maybe a discussion about the sleeve with your surgeon is warranted but other than that you're better off with the bypass