Hello!

Has anyone had their sleeve revised to a bypass?

My sleeve has given me very bad acid reflux, so my surgeon has suggested I have it revised into a bypass to stop this problem.

Has anyone had this done? Thoughts? Comments? Things to consider?

I'm revising sleeve to bypass on 7/1. My reflux is out of control, even on maximum dose PPI - Protonix 40 mg/Dexilant 60 mg and Zantac 300 mg a day. I also have a gene mutation that affects the rate I metabolize PPIs so they offer me little to no relief. Also, my insurance co. has advised me that they no longer will cover the Dexilant, which is the only med that provides me any relief. My surgeon said I have a 95% chance of leaving the hospital off of my acid meds. Since I haven't revised, I can't offer you any post op advice. I do know I've been dealing with the increased acid for the last year and revision was truly my last resort. However, I've talked to some of my surgeon's revision patients (he gets referrals from other surgeons as well as his own patients, so he's done quite a few revisions) and they all say choosing revision was the best decision they've ever made. I'm torn because I LOVE my sleeve. I'm maintaining a 120+ lb loss and I have no food issues. I fight the urge to cancel the surgery on a daily basis. But I know I can't live the way I am for much longer and I'm tired of fighting my insurance co. for coverage for my meds or alternative procedures. Also, I don't want to risk developing esophageal cancer in order to keep my sleeve. So, I'm putting my faith and trust in my surgeon and will go through with the revision. If you have any questions, feel free to message me and I'll give you any info I have. Good luck.