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Severe Gerd/esophogeal dysmotility. Revision vs nissen or just hernia repair?



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I had my rny in January. Only a couple months later I started to develop ulcers. Last week I went to the ER with increased pain to find that even with treatment I had one ulcer that had perforated. I had to have an emergency revision. I can totally relate as I dropped 10 lbs in one week and the pain has definitely been more intense. I also had some Constipation issues so they gave me magnesium citrate which helped. This has been hard because I was just feeling like a normal human after 6 months and I literally am starting over 😂 I hope you have a speedy recovery!

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On 7/20/2021 at 6:44 PM, starladustangel said:

My surgeon suggested magnesium citrate and drinking coffee today when I called. Trying both currently. Mixed a Protein Shake with black iced coffee and had my husband pick me up some magnesium citrate at Walgreens. Maybe the caffeine will perk me up a bit too.

The pink capped stuff worked wonders for me and I am still using it and have no more issues. I went through hell for 3 years before I started using it daily in my morning coffee !!

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On 5/29/2021 at 10:06 AM, starladustangel said:

My insurance finally approved my revision on Thursday. No issue getting approved. Insurance was just behind and super slow right now. Hopefully it gets to my surgeon's office quickly and I get a date soon.

Just out of curiosity, does your insurance cover weight loss surgery? Ours doesn't, but since this is medically needed for GERD I'm hoping it will be looked at differently. Would love to hear from someone who is in the same boat.

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On 7/26/2021 at 1:52 PM, StratusPhr said:

Just out of curiosity, does your insurance cover weight loss surgery? Ours doesn't, but since this is medically needed for GERD I'm hoping it will be looked at differently. Would love to hear from someone who is in the same boat.

Yes. My insurance covered both my original surgery as well as my revision.

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