I had my band removed 5 months ago due to aspiration pneumonia and lots of bacteria in my lungs from throwing up. I had the band put in April 2008 and did very well until the last 6 months when i started throwing up. I want to have the sleeve surgery but I have heard that is it very common to develop GERD and someone I know also developed a hernia and she is not losing weight. She had both surgeries done at the same time? Can that create the issues she had post-surgery? Thanks in advance for any advice, or experiences that you have had

Forgot to mention that I now weigh 162 pounds and going up each week, I feel I need to have a surgical procedure to get me back to optimal weight and keep me there,

Edited August 12, 201510 yr by LoisinStA

@@LoisinStA - your stats current? Sorry but I don't understand why at 125lbs you would go to sleeve -

I had the band and gerd and I had a hernia repair and sleeve done after my band was removed in April. My gerd is gone. I will try to stop taking a PPI at 3 months. I am 6 weeks out now.

GERD can be a real issues for sleeve patients. I have to be on a PPI twice a day at 11 months out, but it's still well worth it to me. It is definitely a risk. You have to think long and hard about whether it's a risk you are willing to take. Any surgery is a risk!

I am 23 days post op from having revision surgery. My band had a slow leak so I had no restriction. So far it has been smooth sailing for me. I have not had and nausea or vomiting. The only reflux I have had is if I lay down right after eating or drinking. I started sleeping with more pillows for an incline. So besides the surprise bill I received yesterday for 60,000 I am very happy with my decicsion. The first 2 wks was the hardest. I paid for mine upfront.

Thanks for your replies. I have many friends who have the sleeve surgery, not the revision, and they are going well, If I pay attention to stop eating or drinking before bed, I am hoping to avoid GERD, I never had the problem with the band.

I had the band from May, 2011 to December, 2014 and was sleeved August 7, 2015. Before the band I had occasional reflux; nothing to see a doctor about. With the band, I had constant reflux that required Prilosec daily. Taking it has become part of daily routine. I would love to stop needing it but I'm also happy I only need it once a day; I can live with that!

I just had revision surgery--band to sleeve-- on 8/11. I'm doing very well. I stayed two nights in the hospital. Glad I did it. The 2nd day post-op was the worst for me, due to nausea, not pain.

I had band for 10 years. Severe problems. Choking in the middle of the night, throwing up every day all day, 24/7. had severe dialated esophagus. Finally did revision July 9. I did have a little gerd in the beginning but nothing nexium didnt cure. I seem to be fine now