My egd biopsy reported that I have Barrett's esophagus. I know nothing right now other than that and it's a contraindication of the sleeve. So i will not e getting surgery.

I have to go see my surgeon about other options. Not really sure what those options are as I now can't do lap band either and I do NOT want rny. So I feel very lost and like the last couple month have been a total waste of my time and money. On the plus side I learned I have this and have to keep an eye on it.

But I feel very upset and just lost. Lost on how to lose this weight that I need to so very desperately.

I get sleeved on Monday! The pre-op diet really sucks!!

I thought for sure this had to be a mistake...why would Barrett's be a contraindication to surgery...but yes sure enough it is...I tried to research WHY but any studies I saw did not say WHY. Does anyone know? I am thinking that maybe because the VGS can cause refux in about 20% of patients? I have Barrett's esophagitis and I am wondering why the surgeon at my first appointment didn't tell me that this is an issue? At that time I was leading toward Lapband. I am afraid I am going to jump through all of these hoops (nutritionist, psych, support groups, testing etc.) only to be told no. I have a follow up with the surgeon in about a week so I will ask him. But does anyone know why it is a contraindication?

From what i have been readin (i still have not mwt with my surgeon to discuss what to do). But what I have gathered is Barrett's is a precancerous condition caused by excessive reflux. If you are that 20% whose reflux gets worse after vsg and makes the reflux makes Barrett's condition turn into dysphasia and they have to remove part of your esophagus. From what I have been reading is they can't after vsg.

Like I said I haven't talked to my surgeon about this since I got te phone call. I see him a week from today. I can report back after.

There are some people on here who I have spoke to who have Barrett's and still got vsg.