Sleeve Revision to Bypass

[buffalogal 52]

I’m 9 years out from my sleeve, and did pretty well for the first few years. But, I am now exactly where I started and dealing with absolute misery with a hernia and other stomach issues. My doctor wants to do a revision to a bypass. If you’ve been through the same thing, did things go better with the bypass? If you had stomach problems, did that get better? Thanks.

[StratusPhr 127]

On 5/23/2021 at 12:52 AM, buffalogal said:

I’m 9 years out from my sleeve, and did pretty well for the first few years. But, I am now exactly where I started and dealing with absolute misery with a hernia and other stomach issues. My doctor wants to do a revision to a bypass. If you’ve been through the same thing, did things go better with the bypass? If you had stomach problems, did that get better? Thanks.

I'll be eleven years out June 11th. I lost it fast and maintained at or below goal for six years. I've regained some, but not even half. I'm more concerned with another hiatal hernia (one was discovered and repaired when I had WLS), endoscopy (because of GERD) in Nov 2019 revealed another hernia, a stricture and ulcer. Surgeon made it clear he does not repair hernias, and I was not made aware of the stricture (what is that?) and I had no idea about the ulcer. I was put on a prescription PPI. It worked for two months, I had previously been eating 8 - 10 Tums a day, every day. I needed zero immediately.....and then started needing one every so often, he upped the medication to twice a day. That helped for a little while, but I'm back to needing Tums several times a week, although I do not need as many as before. I've been awakened with horrible GERD, coming up into my throat. I never did this before. This is new. I made an appointment with a bariatric surgeon/general surgeon, I'll see him June 17th. I'm not sure what to expect. Everything I've ready, revision to bypass is the best way to fix this for good. I was self pay the first time around, I'm hoping if it comes to that, insurance will cover it. Let me know what you decide. I'd love to know the process with your doctor. Tests etc. Good luck!

[buffalogal 52]

Hi there! I feel your frustration. According to my new bariatric dr, this is all very common with a sleeve. Having had GERD issues my whole life, I was shocked they even recommended a sleeve to begin with. I have a stricture, as well, no idea what that is. I have my final consult today, and will keep you posted.

[StratusPhr 127]

Just now, buffalogal said:

Hi there! I feel your frustration. According to my new bariatric dr, this is all very common with a sleeve. Having had GERD issues my whole life, I was shocked they even recommended a sleeve to begin with. I have a stricture, as well, no idea what that is. I have my final consult today, and will keep you posted.

Good luck!!! Please keep me posted!!