Is there anyone else out there looking at possible revision of the sleeve due to acid reflux?

I wasn't aware that a revision would help with that.

I had revision from vsg due to reflux and obstruction

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I am nine months out after my VSG and my reflux issues are very bad despite max doses of PPIs , Ranitidine and regular Antiacids. I now have Barretts Esophagus and Chronic Gastritis. My surgeon and GI doc and GP are all saying Revision is not going to be an answer, but the evidence I've read seems to indicate it is a viable option. The recent concerns of a possible link between use of PPIs and Dementia really worries me and I am going to try and push forward with the Revision. I've also been reading about and interesting surgical option, the Linx Ring.

I'd like to hear from anyone who has had the Revision for Reflux and also from anyone who has or had Chronic Gastritis after VSG. Did it resolve itself eventually?

Thanks,

Pam

VSG May 27th,2015. 90 lbs lost

I've read (but have not experienced this!) that some patients have revised from a sleeve to an RnY (gastric bypass) to reduce severe reflux problems.

Perhaps others who know more about this or who've actually undergone this revision can chime in with more info.

I'm 22 months post surgery and suffering from extreme reflux. I take protonix 40mg/dexilant 60mg/Zantac 150-300mg a day. Revision to bypass is currently on the table. My surgeon has explained the science and why it works to cure the problem and I believe it will. I, however, do not want to jump into another surgery with a greater chance for complications both during and after. My surgeon performs a procedure called stretta which has shown to help minimize or eliminate reflux and have chosen to try that before jumping into surgery. I'm currently fighting with my insurance company for coverage (both for the procedure and continued coverage for my meds). It the insurance company refuses to cover and I lose my fight with the department of insurance I'll likely pay out of pocket. The Linx procedure scares me (and my surgeon agreed) I would be afraid of erosion into the esophagus. Also, it's not a good option for me as I've developed dysphagia as a result of the reflux and he's concerned that Linx would interfere with my ability to swallow. Hope you get some relief! (Formerly stacyrg1 -- my account seems to have disappeared)

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I am 5 months post op revision. I started having reflux (and had prior) to vsg. Took meds for it, however only lost 30lbs with it. My doctor and her practice closed when I was 3 months post op. When I did follow up was about 2 years later because my reflux had became so extreme. My md did an egd and saw an obstruction. The Endo capsule also revealed reflux 4x what was considered severe. I elected to revise to bypass per his decision. However once inside he saw no usable portion of my stomach so he took out whole stomach and made pouch out of esophageal lining (also re routed everything like a bypass). Since surgery I have had absolutely no reflux or nausea!!!!!

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Losing was never a problem for me. I've lost close to 130lbs. The results of my 24 hour pH study show severe reflux (DeMeester score of 75.39 -- normal is less than 14.72). I'm really trying to avoid revision but the decision is harder and harder as the reflux impacts my life daily. I just want to feel good again

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Yeah unfortunately I didn't lose much weight with the vsg. I've lost 70lbs so far since my revision. However I would've done it anyway because my reflux and nausea was so bad prior to.

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Well if stretta doesn't work I'll be with you on the revision bench

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Either way I hope you start feeling better. I'm sure you're miserable

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Thank you. It is pretty miserable

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I'm having revision from sleeve to by-bass on Monday the 21st, I have an obstruction (twist) and gurd, I'm not looking forward to it, but I know it must be done. I will keep you posted or if you have any question, jst ask

Even before my Vsg surgery my dr said this was a possibility due to my hiatal hernia and presence of GErD. I still opted for the VSG because I didn't want to rearrange my intestines..cutting 85% of my stomach out was enough. lol. I'm still kinda new at this being 8 weeks. No real issues with acid but I haven't been eating the same crap as before either.

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I had no issues with reflux or GERD prior to being sleeved. I'm apparently one of the unlucky few who developed it as a result of the surgery.

The LINX procedure is an excellent option. There is going to be a paper coming out soon that discusses this in post sleeve patients. My wife is a Thoracic surgeon and has implanted a 100 of these devices with no complications.

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