Not Sure if i can get the sleeve??

LisaS · March 14, 2011

Well, my surgery that was scheduled for march 22 my have a different coarse. I have a hiatal hernia and esophagitis....Talk to my Surgeon and he said we may have to talk about alternatives to having the sleeve done. I Cried thinking that what i work toward will not be. My appointment with my doctor is tomorrow and i have so much anxiety about it. What if he says that i'm not a canidate for anything. I guess i just wanted to get this off my chest.

AutumnLily · March 14, 2011

Ahhh I hope everything works out for you Lisa! Keep us posted.

snowfie9 · March 14, 2011

They can't....fix that somehow? Before or during surgery?

LisaS · March 14, 2011

Thanks for the replies!! That's what i said, "Why can't it be fixed". My Dr said that it could be repaired but some new studies indicated that if my hernia is to large that he's afraid that it will cause me problems down the road. He also said that sometimes the scope during the endoscopy could be alot different than when he does the surgery, But he want to have a alternative plan if he in the OR and decides its too risky. I figure the alternatives are the Lap or bypass. Not what i wanted:(

Tiffykins · March 14, 2011

I'll keep you in my thoughts. I've read a lot of patient that have had very large hiatal hernias repaired along with sleeve surgery. The band wouldn't be a good idea with a hiatal hernia repair either. You may have a slower recovery, and I know of a couple of sleevesters with hiatal hernia repaired that dealt with spasms for a few months post-op, but it resolved, and they are thriving with their sleeves. Do not settle for a surgery that you do not want.