Daisy1244

I have a huge question regarding hernia and scarring from sleeve. I had the sleeve in 2019. I had little to no issue, but I do have severe Gerd/reflux. I get a endoscopy every two years to watch my Barretts Esophagus. the last endo said I had a hiatal hernia, went to a surgeon who says he needed to do a bypass because there is a kink in the stomach. My gastro said to get a second opinion. I went to Doctor # 2 who said he would not do a bypass but a hernia repair with LINX. Doctor #3 who is my bariatric doctor did a barium swallow and said NO to the bypass and to go in and fix the scarring which developed because of the sleeve. Said bypass would be the last resort. He also said I would have Barret's for the rest of my life. Some have said it reversible in the past. ANYONE with these issues? Just so confused why one doctor says one thing and the others said something opposite. Also doctor #3 said he would never use linx for a hernia! OMG the confusion.

I guess we are in the same spot. I actually wasn’t expecting this whirlwind in the last 4 weeks. I just thought I needed hiatal hernia surgery. So now I am getting second and third opinion. I think it just putting life on hold because I wasn’t expecting this and I have a vac planned at the end of October that I can’t reschedule. Sorry this is long winded just don’t have any one to really talk to about this

So you had the sleeve 10 years ago and Now you are going for the sleeve?

Can I ask, why are you having a bypass? Is it the same reason sever reflux or Something else?

Any help will do. Did anyone have sleeve and went to bypass? What were the reasons? Were you happy of the decision? How long recovery? I had a sleeve 6 years ago. I m at a good weight but have issue with food sticking where the staples were(“like a kink) The doctor has recommended sleeve so my food doesn’t get stuck and food goes directly down. However I am nervous as hell. Not sure I want to go down that road again. However my reflux is severe. Getting two more opinions but wanted to come here to see if anyone was similar to me?

I had a lap band in 2012, because of issues throwing up I had it removed and had a sleeve in 2019. Recently I had issues with reflux. I get endoscopy every two years because of reflux. The doctor said I had a hiatal hernia, and to see a surgeon. he suggested having an esophogram. The esophogram showed that I did not have a hiatal hernia. I just had another endoscopy with a reflux recorder. The original doctor said there is a hiatal hernia, but it seems that there is a pocket in my stomach where the food is getting stuck and is now suggesting a gastric bypass. I am at a very healthy weight, so I do not need to lose weight. I am terrified. Anyone had this surgery or symptoms like mine. I do have Barrett's esophagus, so we do not want this to turn into cancer. Thanks Daisy

I take syntrax lemon tea!! I take it with crystal light. I feel it’s the best thing out there! I’ve been drink it for 7 years. The vanilla and chocolate protein shakes were making me gag! This one is drinkable! Good luck

I go the day after Labor Day! Hope my surgeon doesn’t party too much. The surgery is at 730 I have to be there at 6. Hoping it’s a one night stay.

Hi I am Sept 3, no time yet! Today is my first day of the pre-op diet. Not too bad 3 protein shakes a days 3oz of turkey or chicken ....1/2 cup of berries. Anyone else on the pre-op diet?

I’m scheduled for Sept 3! That was good info

I had the lapband 6 years ago had some issues so I had it removed I qualify for the sleeve Just left my pre op with my surgeon Pre diet starts next week What about you

Me!!! September 3!!!! A little nervous how about you?

Hi mine is September 3! Would love a friend to talk about it

Awesome! You are just what I needed to read today! Thank you! You inspire me!

Thank you so much, looks like the December date wins. Thanks for all the in put I truly appreciate it!

Thanks you guys are awesome!!! I so appreciate it!!!

ok I'm on board, started with the doctors appointments. I have a tentative date for mid December. Now my wonderful husband springs on me that we are going to Superbowl 2013. Which is about 6 weeks post op. Now if it was me and him going alone I wouldn't have a problem, but we are going with another couple and I am not sharing my lap band surgery with any one except my husband. So what should I do? I can move the surgery up to first week in November but then I would only have one week to recover before going back to work. I work on my feet all day long. Or keep the mid December date have two weeks off of work and roll the dice when it comes to Superbowl time? I got one wonderful lbt take on my situation but need more feedback! Please help!