So I am still pretty new and have not had the surgery yet, I am kind of confused about which one to have now. I was all set on the sleeve until I started reading how bad the reflux is. Some have even ended up having to go back under and get the bypass because it had gotten so bad.

I already have a hard time with indigestion and reflux, I really don't want it to get worse! Anyone else experience this worsening after surgery?

I have reflux because of this darn lapband.I want a revision to the sleeve....hopefully it is manageable .

Have you had an EGD yet? I had terrible heartburn and indigestion but was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia during my Preop process. They repaired the hernia at the same time they did my sleeve. I'm only 7 days out and still on liquids so I can't speak to the longevity but I haven't had an issue with acid at all this past week and it was still a daily occurrence on my liquid Preop diet.

I also had reflux before surgery and during surgery my hernia was repaired. The surgeon always prescribes 3 months of omeprazole to her sleeve patients. At 3 months she says to stop the omeprazole and see how you do. Some people need it forever and some don't. i'm hoping i won't need it again but i have a few more weeks to go before my 3 month mark. I'll update then.

I'm one of the ones who is in the process of revising from sleeve to bypass. I developed terrible GERD post op and recently found out that I also developed Barrett's Esophagus. I don't think this is a common occurrence, but GERD is definitely something I'd take into consideration if I already had it pre op. I couldn't have know this would happen and think the sleeve is a great procedure for a lot of people. No regrets from me, but talk to your doctor about your concerns. They will have the best recommendations.

What is the test for Barrets esophagus?

What is the test for Barrets esophagus?

I was diagnosed with an endoscopy

Thanks..slaw a gastro doc.....he has scheduled upper GI barium and endoscopy....will see what happens.I just found out I have a small hiatal hernia..l am compiling it all for a revision...sleeve or bypass .

Thanks all! I think I want to have some testing before deciding on a definite. I really would rather have the sleeve though by not at the expense of worsening the reflux. Guess we will see!

Have you had an EGD yet? I had terrible heartburn and indigestion but was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia during my Preop process. They repaired the hernia at the same time they did my sleeve. I'm only 7 days out and still on liquids so I can't speak to the longevity but I haven't had an issue with acid at all this past week and it was still a daily occurrence on my liquid Preop diet.

This was me. Gerd gone after hernia repair.

I am hoping to get insurance to pay for a revision ....so far hiatal hernia....co morbities,regain of weight ,port pain,throwing up,PCOS,Post Metatastic breast cancer.....gained too much weight after chemo...high cholesterol,metformin....insulin resistance ...I desperately need a revision!!!!

I am hoping to get insurance to pay for a revision ....so far hiatal hernia....co morbities,regain of weight ,port pain,throwing up,PCOS,Post Metatastic breast cancer.....gained too much weight after chemo...high cholesterol,metformin....insulin resistance ...I desperately need a revision!!!!

I pray you get approved! I am so sorry for all you have been through!!

I have decided to go for the bypass.I am not cutting my stomach.It has been through too much band torture.I want a revision to the "Gold Standard"that's it.