Yesterday, I was Dx with achalasia (failure of the LES to open in response to swallowing). My surgeon is reluctant to recommend revision to sleeve as a result. Has anyone here revised with this condition and had a good outcome?

I don't know that condition, but I would look for a second opinion from a respected/experienced bariatric surgeon.

The first 6-8 months post op I occasionally had that feeling like I couldn't swallow. I had never heard about it as a side effect, but my surgeon screened for it so it must be. Good news it is gone now but I would worry about this over the long haul if you already have problems.

Update: my achalasia was caused by my lapband, which was removed 6/7/13 in a 3 hour surgery. I had a tremendous amount of scar tissue. My hiatal hernia repair could not be taken down. I'm not a candidate for revision. I'm doing well and am maintaining my 100 lb weight loss. I no longer have food getting stuck in the esophagus and ALL my symptoms have resolved!

What did you decide to do? Did you get the sleeve? how are you doing now?

Have you considered gastric bypass? Does your surgeon think that would be a better option than a sleeve, which has a high incidence of acid reflux? I would think doctors would want to minimize GERD in achalasia patients.

That is exactly what the surgeon said yesterday but i don't think i want the bypass - vitamin deficiency hair loss etc. i just had the sleeve in december... do you have any experience with achalasia? i'm starving!! lol

24 minutes ago, Klittle427 said:

That is exactly what the surgeon said yesterday but i don't think i want the bypass - Vitamin deficiency hair loss etc. i just had the sleeve in december... do you have any experience with achalasia? i'm starving!! lol

FYI - Hair loss and vitamin deficiencies can also happen in sleeve patients.