I had my endoscopy 2 weeks ago and it reveled, after the biopsy, I had areas in my esophagus and top of my stomach damage due to acid. My doctor told me that he would have to do the BiPass instead of the sleeve. I had reflux over 10 years ago and took meds for it. For years now I have not suffered from it, but looks like the acid done damage.

I have one more visit with my PCP next week and then they can submit my papers for decision/approval. I am hoping for a surgery date late February or first of March 2016.

Was just wondering if anyone had been planning for the sleeve (that is all I have been reading up on the last 4 months) and had to change to BiPass mid stream?

Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do! ????????

yes - not me (I was told early on that bypass would be better for me because I had GERD), but lots of people plan on sleeve but then find out that bypass would be more appropriate for them. I went with my surgeon recommended (bypass) - in my case, no way did I want to risk having the GERD get worse (it went away completely with the bypass)

No I did not have to make this sudden change however I have had the sleeve and converted to the bypass. In my opinion gastric bypass is much better for restrictive weight loss. I am very happy to finally have the bypass. Don't worry you will be fine with the bypass probably better!!

I had the choice of either, and I initially went in wanting the sleeve. But as I got closer to surgery I changed my mind and went with the bypass. I had concerns over the GERD issues I'd been reading about. Plus I felt I'd be more successful, personally, having the benefit of both restriction and malabsorption.

I've had no regrets. Good luck!

My doc said at the first educational session that he would not do the sleeve on anyone who had gerd/acid reflux/took prilosec or other meds for it. He said the sleeve usually makes it worse. As a result, I had RNY.

I was changed midstream as well. Caught me COMPLETELY off guard being the fact that my last handful of months had been focused primarily on the sleeve. But after hearing his reasoning and doing some research, I quickly came to peace and actually felt a bit of relief. For some reason, losing majority of my stomach was more bothersome to me than I wanted to admit.

Well I am in the same boat switching mid stream to bypass my new surgeon and I talked ot over and she feels with the amount of weight I need to lose and my diabetes and pcos that bypass surgery is the best option in scared ???? but I just need a couple days to process and ill be ok