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May 8th Texas revision of sleeve to bypass due to GERD

I will be following this post. I am going in for a consult on 2/2 for the same reason.

I had the sleeve and hiatal hernia repair done 4/7/15. I lost 74lbs in 5 months. I have had GERD since 1999, and I told my surgeon at my consultation. He suggested the sleeve and I trusted him to know the right procedure for my situation. The first 6 months were ok with slight heartburn. After about 6 months the heartburn came back full force and worse. In 2017 I had 3 EGD's, 2 Upper GI's and the LINX procedure with a repair for my hiatal hernia again. After the LINX procedure I was so sick I could not get down anything thicker than pudding for 6 weeks. At my last Upper GI two weeks ago, the Dr performing the test told me that I had the worst reflux he has ever seen. You could see that the barium liquid was not going down and I had to drink a full 8 oz to get the little pill to go through my esophagus. The only foods I can eat without pain are very soft liquids. I can eat some chicken but I have to drink water to get it to go down. We have tried all the meds and my gastro says there is nothing else he can do to help me. I am looking into a revision to sleeve. I don't know if my insurance will cover another surgery. I have gained back 29lbs and I am miserable. Some days even water gives me reflux. Looking to hear from anyone that has had a revision from sleeve to bypass because of GERD and how you are doing now.

San Angelo here

My main problem seems to be head hunger. Anyone else have this problem?

I was sleeved 4/7/15, I am looking for a buddy who was sleeved around the same time. I need some encouragement and just someone to talk to that knows what I am going through and how I feel. I live in Abilene, TX. I am on Lose It and that is helping with journaling both my food and exercise. I work out 5 days a week for at least an hour. I am trying to do this right but could use a friendly "voice" to bounce ideas.

I was sleeved 4/6/15 in Decatur TX with My Bariatric Solutions. Best thing I have ever done. I am located in Abilene, TX. I have lost almost 50lbs and I am only 6 lbs from onderland!

I didn't see this till now sorry. I live in Abilene.

Sassy Little Redhead if you still have the protein I would love to take it off your hands. I am having surgery with Dr. Stowers also. My date is 4/7 and I can't wait.

I am using Dr Scott Stowers at My Bariatric Solutions in Decatu Tx. They have a great website and they will do phone consults for out of town patients.

April 7th here

I am also having my surgery on 4/7. I can't wait

Abilene here but having surgery in Decatur with Dr. Scott Stowers on 4/7/15

I have recently moved to Abilene and I am looking for a surgeon. I can't seem to find any closer than DFW area. I really want to get moving on this and get the surgery done. Any ideas on finding a surgeon?