nomorefattypatty 329 Posted July 12, 2019 I just had a bypass as a revision from a sleeve. It was done about 6 weeks ago, and the sleeve about 10 years ago. I had terrible reflux basically since the sleeve was done, as well as a hiatus hernia. I have had zero reflux since the bypass was done! It definitely worked for me.I'm hoping it will help relieve my reflux but at present I'm waiting for insurance to approve me.Sent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorefattypatty 329 Posted July 12, 2019 I think I have a vague understanding of why it works from how my doctor explained it to me. The part of the digestive system that creates the reflux is disconnected from the oesophagus and delivers the bile further down the system, meaning it can’t get back up and cause damage. Please excuse the probably very bad explanation, but that was my (non-medical) understanding of it.Good answerSent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorefattypatty 329 Posted July 12, 2019 And it will be a joy not to reflux, not to have that discomfort or the hiatal pain. And I am praying [emoji120]for a very smooth healing and an enhanced future for YOU!Thank you so much, just waiting for insurance now.Sent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorefattypatty 329 Posted August 5, 2019 Just finished all my requirements to get the gastric bypass all im waiting for are the blood tests results so now im on the long road to approval, hopefully it will just be a short road to yesSent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allies journey 144 Posted August 5, 2019 Congratulations and hope you get the surgery date soon!! My surgery was 3 weeks ago and I haven't had much problem at all few minor things with weakness and dizziness, one of my incision started opening up after staples were taking up causing slight infection. Nothing major like some people have been having. Fixing to be on stage 3 menu thankfully. Lol can't wait to get to maintenance level. I have lost 22lbs since surgery. But I had gained 5 from fluids in the hospital. Good luck with your blood work, Allie in SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTealael 25,439 Posted August 6, 2019 Forgot to post :Revised 7/15/19 and no issues so far 🏆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamafine23 101 Posted August 6, 2019 I had gastric bypass and i no longer have acid reflux because they were able to repair hiatal hernia . They told me that they could no repair it if I had gastric sleeve. I am 5 years out and no reflux !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leslie JK 0 Posted August 9, 2019 Can anyone tell me your experiences revising from the sleeve to the bypass? I'm hoping it will relieve my acid reflux, but I've heard it doesn't work.Sent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile appI had the revision July 8 i have had no more reflux, thank God. Highly recommend the revisionSent from my moto e5 plus using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mj77803 82 Posted August 11, 2019 Worked for me! Bypass in March and got immediate relief Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomorefattypatty 329 Posted September 16, 2019 I think I have a vague understanding of why it works from how my doctor explained it to me. The part of the digestive system that creates the reflux is disconnected from the oesophagus and delivers the bile further down the system, meaning it can’t get back up and cause damage. Please excuse the probably very bad explanation, but that was my (non-medical) understanding of it.Great explanation!Sent from my SM-J337P using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mj77803 82 Posted September 18, 2019 I had it done in March- so grateful my surgeon did it, it's been amazing to be reflux free. I had a pretty severe case that about 2% of sleeves fall into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiredOfMyself 141 Posted September 19, 2019 I go on Monday. I’m so nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eladams2015 0 Posted September 19, 2019 I had a revision to bypass from sleeve for severe reflux issues. I wish I had started out with the bypass in the first place. It is like night and day difference to not have that constant reflux happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roserie 302 Posted September 21, 2019 I just had the revision for reflux. Granted I'm barely on the moist diet but I haven't had any reflux since surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bastian 458 Posted September 22, 2019 I go on Monday. I’m so nervous. Good luck [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites